Fragen in Vorstellungsgesprächen bei Bridgewater Associates

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Ich habe mich online beworben. Der Vorgang dauerte 2 Wochen. Vorstellungsgespräch absolviert bei Bridgewater Associates.

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In my phone interview there were a lot of strange lines of questioning. The interviewer often focused on minute details with apparent limited relevance. Odd battery of personality tests, including Meyers Briggs and two other tests to determine how you might behave in the workplace. Very different from other interview processes.

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Der Vorgang dauerte 2 Wochen. Vorstellungsgespräch absolviert im März 2010 bei Bridgewater Associates (Westport, CT (Vereinigte Staaten von Amerika)).

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Know the firm professionally. Got my foot in the door almost by accident (wasn't looking actively), through an acquaintance. Interviewed for an investment-related position. Had two phone interviews (a pretty thorough resume walk-through and a case), 2 personality tests (MB type II and Team Dynamics) and an in-person. The in-person included one of their almost-famous group discussions on a topic completely unrelated to the nature of the position, another case, and another resume walk-through, which focused on the stuff in the bottom third of the resume. Did a so-so job - it was my first interview in years - and didn't get the offer. Can't say I was surprised with the outcome, unpleasant as it was. Overall, this felt much more like a management consulting interview than a hedge fund interview.

A word on the culture and the quirks that come with it: the interview experience was not unpleasant and at no point did I feel like I was being condescended to. Yes, they ask tough questions. Yes, they do tape the interviews (with your consent). Yes, there is the book of 150-odd Ray Dalio's principles, some of which feel a little rambling and some of which sound a little extreme, but adherence to which was nonetheless evident in the way the interview was conducted. But the folks I spoke to were smart, they did listen carefully, and they made sure that I got my chance to speak.

So come in with an open mind, no expectation for softball questions, and be prepared to talk for half an hour about that stupid summer job you did after your freshman year.

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Ich habe mich auf Empfehlung eines Mitarbeiters beworben. Der Vorgang dauerte 1 Tag. Vorstellungsgespräch absolviert im September 2010 bei Bridgewater Associates (New York, NY (Vereinigte Staaten von Amerika)).

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Secured interview through referral. Initial interview was face-to-face and was very informal. Mostly asked questions pertaining to resume with few technical questions.

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I had a group interview with a few other people. Interviewer gave a topic for discussion. We sat around a table, and took turns talking about the topic while the interviewer sat in a corner taking notes. The topics were not finance related, and I'm not sure how we were judged. In the end, we got some feedback a few weeks later.

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I first took an online personality assessment, which was to help determine if the candidate would be a fit for the firm. I was then invited to Connecticut to interview. The interviews took place at a Stamford Hotel, where non-locals stayed the previous night. There were a lot of other candidates there that day. Every candidate had a 1-on-1 chat with an HR representative. This was entirely behavioral. Candidates were also split into groups of 6-8 and a discussion took place on a random topic. 1-2 associates from Bridgewater guided the discussions and just tried to understand your thought process, meaning there were no right or wrong answers.

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Ich habe mich über eine Hochschule oder Universität beworben. Der Vorgang dauerte 1 Tag. Vorstellungsgespräch absolviert im Januar 2012 bei Bridgewater Associates (Cambridge, MA (Vereinigte Staaten von Amerika)).

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1-hr interview, completely tape-recorded with two people and a notepad; pre-interview drinks! :)

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Ich habe mich über eine Hochschule oder Universität beworben. Der Vorgang dauerte mehr als 2 Monate. Vorstellungsgespräch absolviert im Januar 2015 bei Bridgewater Associates (Westport, CT (Vereinigte Staaten von Amerika)).

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They don't tell you what you're interviewing for. They don't communicate predictably, on time, or at all sometimes. There was an online application, online personality tests, on campus portion, then a long wait, then went to Westport for a half day of interviews (people who continued in process stayed the full day).

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Ich habe mich auf Empfehlung eines Mitarbeiters beworben. Vorstellungsgespräch absolviert im März 2017 bei Bridgewater Associates (Westport, CT (Vereinigte Staaten von Amerika)).

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Definitely intense. You need to be open to the process. The culture is definitely not usual but the theory behind it does make sense! You have to be totally open to direct criticism. There were 3 rounds of interviews -- the online process, group interviews, then one on ones.

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Ich habe mich über einen Personalvermittler beworben. Vorstellungsgespräch absolviert bei Bridgewater Associates.

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couldn't wait for the day to be over. it was tedious. a great learning experience, but it was too overwhelming. too much Ray Dalio worshiping to take in for one lifetime. definitely have to be what they're looking for to be entailed throughout.

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Ich habe mich auf Empfehlung eines Mitarbeiters beworben. Der Vorgang dauerte 3 Wochen. Vorstellungsgespräch absolviert im November 2015 bei Bridgewater Associates (Bridgeport, CT (Vereinigte Staaten von Amerika)).

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Applied through employee referral. Then took a personality test and after that I was brought in for an all day group interview. Was split into different sectors throughout the day. Conversation about current events, one on one interview, videos of daily life at bridgewater and project based interview

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