BAML First Round Video Interview
just received a first round video interview from BAML - it's an 'on demand interview'- has anyone taken it? what should I expect?
Bank of America On Demand Video Interview
Similar to banks such as Goldman Sachs and JP Morgan, before reaching an in-person interview, candidates will complete an online interview. You will receive questions and will then have the chance to record your answers to them digitally. BofA describes the process below.
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It was only behavioral questions, takes about 15 mins. I tried to prepare but there’s not really a good way to do it. None of the questions are out of any guides, all about in X situation what would you do, etc.
My friend who works at baml said the senior managers are going to review the videos, unlike JPM or other hirevues.
It is important to note that as @littlepiggyyyy" mentioned, professionals review these videos rather than HR / AI that scans for certain traits.
BofA Online Video Interview Tips
Before completing the interview make sure that you have thoroughly practiced behavioral questions such as:
- Why BofA?
- Why "division of interest?"
- Why finance?
- Tell me about a time your worked in a team.
- Tell me about a time you had to juggle multiple priorities.
Also check out some tips about performing well in video interviews:
- Make sure to be dressed in business professional (regardless of what the invitation says)
- Before starting the interview - make sure to practice videotaping yourself talking to the camera
- Record your interview on a computer – not a phone
- Stare at the camera - not the screen
- Make sure to sit with good posture and practice smiling
Also, check out uncommon tips for nailing digital interviews.
As digital interviews increase in popularity - review guides to the J.P. Morgan, Barclays, BlackRock video interviews.
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Interested as well
Got the same thing just today. Anybody else?
Is this like JP Morgan where everybody got it?
I applied to S&T and IB and got video interviews for both- so I assume everybody gets it?
Got it for Palo Alto IB.
How do you know it was for Palo Alto? I didn't get any info on which location it was for
"Congratulations! After reviewing your application, we are pleased to invite you to submit a first round on demand video interview for the Bank of America Global Investment Banking Summer Analyst Program - 2018. Please login to the Application Center to begin your video interview and complete it no later than September 18, 2017.
*Please note this is for our Palo Alto Office.
To help you prepare and avoid technical issues, please read the details below. Also, ensure you record your video interview in a quiet environment, free of distractions."
Interesting! Mine doesn't mention the office. What's your background out of curiosity? I'm a 3.8 from Non-Target with Small MM IB internship
3.6 nontarget did a Summer analyst stint at a boutique that mainly does sell-side acquisitions within the tech space. Had a little vc fund raising experience too. Been networking with the group for a few months now.
Nice congrats, best of luck to ya! I'll probably take it on Saturday, I'll let you know how it goes if you want.
Thanks, you too. Yeah sounds good. May do it tomorrow or Saturday. Will follow up if I do it tomorrow. Good luck man.
How did the "On-Demand Interview" go? If you don't mind me asking, what questions did they ask?
hey how did the interview go? what kind of questions were there?
Hey got my invite a few days ago, going to do it today. Any advice on questions?
Palo Alto office will send out all hirevue to selected candidates on 9/15. Told by an analyst.
Yup can confirm this. Was told 14/15. Got mine today
Did you get a superday invite? Got an email asking to select a day
is the new york office one out?
Mine is for NYC
Mine as well.
has anyone gotten for GCM?
Got one for GCM a few days ago.
Mine is for NYC. Interested in the questions if anyone's taken or prepare to take, and happy to share as well!
Hi I have this video interview but for full time, do you have any insight as to how much time was allotted to answer each question?
Thanks!
Any updates from Charlotte?
I applied for IB, capital markets (charlotte) and Research and was chosen for a 1 day event about research in NYC recently but today I got the interview invite for IB and Public Sector Credit (didn't apply for that) and a recruiter called me to say she thought I would be a good fit for public sector credit so she gave me a first round and you can only interview for 2 lines of busienss so I wasn't eligible for Research anymore.
I'm thinking I'll do the public sector credit interview first and home they're the same questions
Just the got the invite as well. Would love to hear if it's more like JPM or Hirevue!
Hi I have this video interview but for full time, do you have any insight as to how much time was allotted to answer each question?
Thanks!
It means Dish On Demand is going to interview you on TV.
may I ask how long after submitting your application did you get this invitation?
Submitted mine in early August
Hey how did the BAML PA tech video interview go? What were the questions like?
Went well. Just got superday invite.
I got GCM and leveraged finance for Charlotte... 3.7 non-target, 2 boutique AM. Would love some advice for this or if its any similar to JP Morgan hirevue
I got for NY. 3.6 semi-target, equity research internships
What are the questions
Lol
my friend who works at baml said the senior managers are going to review the videos, unlike JPM or other hirevues
Hi I have this video interview but for full time, do you have any insight as to how much time was allotted to answer each question?
Thanks!
My buddy did the GCM hirevu and said the questions were: tell me about yourself, why Baml, a time you worked in a team, a time you acted as a leader.
Anyone have insight on the IB questions?
Hi I have this video interview but for full time, do you have any insight as to how much time was allotted to answer each question?
Thanks!
Had mine for Securitized products in NYC thursday. Anyone know how long it takes to hear back? Also, would networking do any good at this point? I didn't network with this group at all, and I think I have a connection, but I'm not sure it would be best to pull on that string quite yet.
Edit: Also, stats: 3.6 GPA, target, experience in CMBS
I’ve been networking since April and I think that’s why I got such quick turnaround. (Heard back about 5 days after turning it in with super day invite). I don’t think it could hurt reaching out to members of the team. Maybe a couple analysts and a VP.
just finished mine for GCM, haven't really networked with anyone at BAML. Does anyone know how selective these invites were and when we should expect to hear back re: superdays.
I had a pretty quick turnaround. ~5 days. Based on what they told me the hiring manager watches videos for candidates that look appealing.
Hi I have this video interview but for full time, do you have any insight as to how much time was allotted to answer each question?
Thanks!
I was emailed by an associate in IB from Charlotte to schedule a one-on-one interview. I just had that today, it wasn't too easy, a good amount of technicals. Waiting to hear back about superday.
Has anyone received an invitation to NYC IB superday?
Was told IB hasn't done them for NY office yet.
Did first round, no invite/rejection yet
Has anyone heard back from Research after the HireVue?
When did you receive the HireVue?
10ish days ago
Just got superday for BAML S&T this Friday
Anyone here an international student on OPT who received a video interview? Curious as to whether you get auto dinged as an international..
nope I received one as an international student
Do you have work permit tho?? As an international?
It was only behavioral questions, takes about 15 mins. I tried to prepare but theres not really a good way to do it. None of the questions are out of any guides, all about in X situation what would you do, etc.
Good luck!
anyone got a superday for gcm yet? I finished my video this weekend
Curious as well. Finished my last weekend.
Curious as well about GCM. Anybody with info?
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