William Blair·Investment Banking Analyst

William Blair Investment Banking Analyst interview experience

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Chicago, ILPosted Mar 2015 · Candidate report, summarized by Dataford

My path began with early campus recruiting, and I eventually moved into a Superday environment that felt more relaxed than I expected.

I had an interview with an MD on campus, and then I joined a Superday where I spoke with eight different people, ranging from associate-level up through directors, with interviews lasting around 30 minutes each. The atmosphere wasn’t intense, and halfway through the day I had lunch with two analysts, which made the schedule feel more human.

In another part of the experience, the day had the same welcoming tone—people were genuinely happy to talk, and it felt informal enough that I could actually show who I was instead of just reciting answers. Across the interviews, the questions mixed logic

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