Financial Development Program Interview Experience - Chicago, Illinois
Process
It was an on-campus interview. I met with three different recruiters individually.
First, they asked basic questions, such as when will you have your degree and etc.
Second, the recruiter asked more "describe a situation" questions.
Third, the recruiter asked technical (financial) questions such as formulas, and scenario-based questions. The answer was to find a solution, explain your reasoning, and recommend with explanation.
Questions
Why do you want to be a Financial Analyst?
Why do you want to work for Discover?
What services does Discover provide? What do you know about Discover?
There were three scenario-based questions that you were asked to solve. Explain how you came to those solutions and why you recommended them.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Discover Financial Financial Development Program role in Chicago, Illinois.
Success Rate
Discover Financial's interview process for their Financial Development Program roles in Chicago, Illinois is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for Discover Financial's Financial Development Program interview process in Chicago, Illinois.
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