Graduate Software Developer Interview Experience - United Kingdom
Process
The process began with an online application, followed by a phone interview.
The online application was typical, asking about your background, work history, and grades.
The phone interview included an introduction and a request to walk through your CV. This was followed by technical and general questions about university projects.
Finally, there was a coding question, and then an opportunity for you to ask questions.
Questions
A coding question that would make the use of hash maps. They don't get you to compile the code; they just want to see how you walk through the problem.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 9 interview experiences for the Bloomberg LP Graduate Software Developer role in United Kingdom.
Success Rate
Bloomberg LP's interview process for their Graduate Software Developer roles in the United Kingdom is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Bloomberg LP's Graduate Software Developer interview process in United Kingdom.
Bloomberg LP Work Experiences
- 2.0Avoid if you like innovation and dislike 9 hours of debugging per daySoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeLondon, undefined, United KingdomJune 24, 2021Pros: Relative stability, long tenure, some colleagues are friendly (some).Cons: Middle-manager very opinionated, very old technologies, against any innovation, boring, boring and boring.
- 3.0Pretty average, if not part of core data teamsSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeLondon, undefined, United KingdomApril 26, 2022Pros: Office, free snacks, view, and pantry.Cons: Legacy tech stack, people, ideas, innovation policies. Tons of migration work.
- 4.0Hard work, but worth it if you're talented and in the right teamSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeCity of London, undefined, United KingdomNovember 1, 2009Pros: Great offices with a great kitchen (snacks, drinks, breakfast). Feeling of being plugged into an amazing communications network 24/7 (also a con). Ask for more responsibility and you'll get it (be careful how much you ask for). * Very intelligent and interesting work colleagues * Good at spotting and rewarding talent * Great focus on environmental issues, carbon footprint and recycling * Great benefitsCons: Working hours Work-life balance That 24/7 plugged-in feeling works both ways. Some not very intelligent and interesting work colleagues. Technology not cutting edge (unless you're very talented and able to push something new). Lots of maintenance of existing systems. Types of work, job satisfaction, and colleagues are very dependent on which team you join.
Bloomberg LP Interview Questions
