Bloomberg, as a premier financial information and technology company, follows a multi-stage hiring process. Below is an overview of each stage and somereal interview questions you might face.
Interview Process
1. Online Application & Testing
Submit your resume on Bloomberg’s portal. Within 72 hours, you’ll receive a timed online assessment testing cognitive,programming, or finance skills.
2. Pre-Recorded Video Interview
Junior/intern candidates record responses to questions about their background, motivation, and knowledge of Bloomberg (often in multiple languages).
3. HR Phone/Video Interview
15–30 minutes with HR to review your resume, motivations, and answer any questions you have about the role or company.
4. Business Department Interviews
- Technical Round: Coding on data structures/algorithms or financial modeling exercises.
- Behavioral Round: STAR-style questions, team conflict scenarios, and role-plays for sales/consulting roles.
5. Final Executive Interview
Discussion with senior leaders on strategic vision, culture fit, and your long-term impact on Bloomberg’s growth.
Real Interview Questions
- Best Time to Trade Stocks Given
pricesarray, maximize profit with as many transactions as you like. Example: [7,1,5,3,6,4] → 7 - LRU Cache Implementation Design
get(key)andput(key, value)with O(1) operations using a hash + doubly linked list. - Median of Data Stream Support
addNum(num)andfindMedian()using two heaps.
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