I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at J.P. Morgan (Tokio) in Nov 2009
Interview
First round interviewees are selected based on the resume drop. In Japan, students need to submit a letter of intent that describes why the student thinks she is a good fit for the company and why the company is a good fit considering her career goals.
First round interview:
1) One group interview (problem solving together) --> points being watched are how the candidate interacts in a group, how convincing the candidate is and how the group came to a mutually agreed conclusion/solution for the given problem.
2) Three back to back interviews with managers from different groups within the department. Questions were mainly about why this role, why this company, long term career goals, leadership example, teamwork example.
Second Round Interview:
5 back to back interviews. Four in English, one in Japanese. Some technical question (regarding equities business, algorithm trading etc. - very basic level). Standard questions otherwise - strength, weakness, academic and extracurricular experiences etc.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What was the most constructive feedback you have received? How did you respond to that feedback?
I applied through college or university. The process took 3 months. I interviewed at J.P. Morgan
Interview
Interview began with initial interview with recruiter for the first round. Then second round was at headquarters in NYC. Most questions were standard background and fit questions, such as walking through background and work experience, why JPM, career goals, teamwork example, strength and weaknesses. After interview in NY, because I was up for position in SF, I had a third round of interviews in SF. SF interviews were also fit and background questions.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
No real surprise questions, a few questions about current market and whats influencing the macro economic landscape.