I applied online. The process took 3 months. I interviewed at Fisher Investments
Interview
First I did a phone interview with a recruiter, then about a month later I did a video interview with a manager. Nearly three weeks after that I was invited to fill out an application and background check. About a week later I received a phone call from the recruiter that "the hiring managers have decided not to move forward with you." I asked why and I was told that the hiring managers keep the reason confidential. I don't have a criminal history and I have a verifiable work history (I also have a master's from a top 20 university) so I really don't know what they are looking for.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about a time when you had to deal with a difficult situation? How did you handle it and why?
first round: Phone Call with a recruiter. He asked basic questions like tell me about yourself, why do you want to work at Fisher Investments and etc. The process was smooth and clear.
Applied, within 24 hours got an offer to interview over the phone. Phone interview was positive and was told I’d be recommended for a video interview. 3 days later, got a boilerplate rejection email. The kind that says, “after careful consideration” you know the one. The one that feigns consideration as corporate insulation from the applicants. If you want to still apply for a company that says, verbatim per the email,
“We understand you may want additional information about our decision. However, as a company policy, we do not provide feedback”, then you are entitled to your own pain and suffering.
Phone Interview, behaviour questions and availability. Asked about previous work experiences. Spoke for about 30 mins. Recruiter was new. The conversation was not flowing. Hence I was hesitant with my answers. But it was not very difficult.