TIAA Consultant interview experience

I went through a phone screen followed by an in-person conversation where the behavioral focus was clear, and STAR method questions showed up again and again.

The atmosphere stood out to me first. The interviewer felt personable and the vibe reflected a positive office culture where they wanted someone to grow. Still, the challenge for me was not the concept—it was staying crisp with the stories. I had a hard time lining up scenarios in a clean STAR sequence, and I ended up sounding a bit scattered instead of structured.

Even with that roughness, I didn’t feel attacked. The questions had