Overall a fairly standard IB interview. The first round is a good mix of behavoral and technical questions. Very friendly and encouraging envrioment really enjoyed getting to know my interviewer.
I applied through university. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Barclays in Nov 2014
Interview
Two thirty minute interviews back-to-back. Both had a mix of technical and behavioral questions. Both went pretty well, and both interviewers seemed very friendly. None of the questions were particularly difficult, but they did make sure you know you're stuff. Be ready for follow-up questions about any terms or numbers you toss out.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Pitch me a stock? and asked to analyze whether an acquisition was accretive/dilutive to a company's EPS.
SHL test-->1st round-->AC
1st round was 30 min with an associate
Very standard IB SA interview
Didn't make it to the AC (really low pass rate for the first batch of 1st round)
First round behavioral and diversity summit final round mix of behavioral and technical. Technicals were basic 3 valuation, view of markets, resume. 2 interviews for final round each 20-30 mins.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What are the 3 main valuation methodologies?
How would you value an apple tree?
How interest rates are correlated with REITs