The questions are mostly behavioral/fit, along with an occasional market/deal or “light technical” one. The “interview” consists of 3-5 questions that you receive on-screen.įor each question, you get 30 seconds of preparation time, and then you get 90 seconds to recite your answer… into your webcam. You’ll have to click the link and complete the interview within a few days. Right after you submit your application to a large bank for an internship or entry-level full-time role, you’ll receive an invitation to complete a “video interview.”

I wasn’t planning to write an article about HireVue interviews because preparation is mostly common sense.īut then I realized that I’d get to point out how silly they are, and I quickly embraced the idea: What is a HireVue Interview? Where Does It Fit into the Process? The HireVue interview, also known as the “video interview,” is one of the dumbest developments in the finance industry over the past decade.Īnd that’s saying something in an industry known for destructive ideas (see: subprime mortgages).

Hirevue video interview questions