The process: started with a phone interview: a short conversation about my previous experience and a programming challenge on CodePair. The problem was fairly easy, but the focus was on complexity, explanation of data structure choice, and testing. Two days later, I got an invitation for an onsite interview, which was scheduled for two weeks later.

On-site interview: Because I study outside the UK, Bloomberg offered me both plane tickets and accommodation.

There, I had 3 interviews: one technical, one design architecture, and one behavioural. The technical one was similar to the phone interview, with 2 CodePair tasks this time and two interviewers. During the design interview, which I had the following day, I was asked to design classes, interfaces, and methods I would use to design an app for which I got a description (written on a paper). The behavioral interview was an extended discussion on my previous experiences, the way I would improve myself, and what impact I believe I could have on the company.

All the interviewers were very professional and created a comfortable and secure environment where I could showcase my skills.

Why Bloomberg