William Blair·Investment Banking Analyst

William Blair Investment Banking Analyst interview experience

No offer

Hard

Negative

United StatesPosted Nov 2015 · Candidate report, summarized by Dataford

My first round interview ended up being one of the most uncomfortable conversations I’d had in recruiting.

The interviewer was a jerk in a way that went beyond nerves—he made fun of where I grew up and even belittled my education background and experience. It wasn’t subtle, and it instantly changed my mood.

After that, the rest of the process didn’t match his energy; the other people I encountered were more respectful. But I couldn’t shake how demoralizing his behavior was, and I genuinely felt like I didn’t want to work there anymore. I didn’t get an offer, and honestly, that interview left me regretting any time I’d put into believing this was the right culture for me.

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