I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at HFF (New York, NY) in Feb 2017
Interview
3 rounds, first was a general phone interview, second was a more in-depth phone interview and the 3rd was a Skype interview. Asked macro questions as well as some quantitative questions
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Multiply 32 * 46 in your head while on a Skype call.
Very formal met with several MD's in the office. Asked a range of personality questions and some experience questions. Overall seemed like nice people and mostly about the "fit" into their culture
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What made you want to apply to HFF and how do you view us compared other firms in our industry?
Behavioral questions. Company focuses on culture first. Education and skills were second in the interview, but company seemed to be able to balance potential with current skill level. Process was extrapolated for 2-3 months and 4-5 interviews. High competition.