WoodRock Interview Questions

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Interview Experience (99%)

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The percentile score in the title is calculated across the entire Company Database and uses an adjusted score based on Bayesian Estimates (to account for companies that have few interview insights). Simply put, as a company gets more reviews, the confidence of a "true score" increases so it is pulled closer to its simple average and away from the average of the entire dataset.

4.8
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  • Negative
  • Neutral
  • Positive
  • Very Positive
Interview Difficulty (69%)

The Interview Difficulty is a score ranging from very difficult (red) to very easy (green) generated based on the Interview Insights at this company.

The number you see in the middle of the doughnut pie chart is the simple average of these scores. The higher the number, the more difficult the interviews on average. If you hover over the various sections of the doughnut, you will see the % breakdown of each score given.

The percentile score in the title is calculated across the entire Company Database and uses an adjusted score based on Bayesian Estimates (to account for companies that have few interview insights). Simply put, as a company gets more insights, the confidence of a "true score" increases so it is pulled closer to its simple average and away from the average of the entire data set.

2.6
  • Very Easy
  • Easy
  • Average
  • Difficult
  • Very Difficult
% Interns - FT Offers (71%)

The % of Interns Getting a Full Time Offer chart is meant to provide a realistic estimate of the hiring practices of the company based on the reviews at this company.

The number you see in the middle of the doughnut pie chart is the simple average of these scores. If you hover over the various sections of the doughnut, you will see the % breakdown of each score given.

The percentile score in the title is calculated across the entire Company Database and uses an adjusted score based on Bayesian Estimates (to account for companies that have few reviews). Simply put, as a company gets more reviews, the confidence of a "true score" increases so it is pulled closer to the simple company average and away from the average of the entire data set.

Interviews at WoodRock

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Year 2014
Job Title Intern
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Location Houston
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1st Year Analyst
Year 2013
Job Title 1st Year Analyst
Group/Division Generalist
Location Houston
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Difficulty
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1st Year Analyst
Year 2013
Job Title 1st Year Analyst
Group/Division Generalist
Location Houston
Experience
Very Positive
Difficulty
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Intern
Year 2014
Job Title Intern
Group/Division Investment Banking
Location Houston
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Difficulty
Very Easy
1st Year Analyst
Year 2013
Job Title 1st Year Analyst
Group/Division
Location Houston
Experience
Positive
Difficulty
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Interview Questions & Answers - WoodRock Examples

Intern Interview

Anonymous employee in Houston
Interviewed: June 2014
Date Submitted: Sep 19, 2014
Outcome
Accepted Offer
Interview Source
Other
Length of Process
Less than 1 month
Application
1 on 1 Interview
Presentation
Interview
This interview was much more than just a skill level assessment. WoodRock is a very small firm, meaning that you have to be more than competent at your job, you have to be able to assimilate into the office environment. That extra element makes this place a really nice place to work because everyone in the office gels together and has compatible personalities. My interview was more candid than I thought it would be, so for any future applicants, be open to chit chatting and telling stories. Practical skills and knowledge are still important, but this won't be your average interview (in a good way).
Interview Questions
I was asked about my coursework, GPA, prior experience and knowledge of the industry (usual educational and skill basics).
Most of the questions I was asked were less being interviewed straight off a resume or a standard list and more a conversation. Being able to itemize questions is difficult because there was no standard question and answer flow that an average interview has.
Sample Answer

1st Year Analyst Interview - Generalist

Anonymous employee in Houston
Interviewed: August 2013
Date Submitted: Sep 19, 2014
Outcome
Accepted Offer
Interview Source
In-person
Length of Process
Less than 1 month
Application
Phone Interview
1 on 1 Interview
Interview
For the summer internship, the interview process consisted of a phone interview, with a follow up at the WoodRock offices. I was phoned directly by the founder and Managing Principal, John Dennis, and he walked me through the details of the company and how it was different than a Wall Street Investment bank. When I interviewed in the offices, I met with a few members of the company, and had longer sessions with my future boss. Everyone was eager to help answer my questions and have me start work.

Most employees have experience both in running non-investment banks, and also in the bulge bracket investment banks. They wanted to work at a company that was more efficient and enabled an easier lifestyle than those afforded to big bank employees. My experience with the company, both as a summer intern, and later as a first year analyst has been exceptional. I get to work on all phases of the project, and interact with clients and all members of the firm. I learn on the job and expected to do a lot of different tasks. It has been a great experience so far,
Interview Questions
From the interview, WoodRock was to understand your quantitative skills, along with your ability to read, write, and think. They are interested in your personality and how you will fit in with the existing team.
Sample Answer

1st Year Analyst Interview - Generalist

Anonymous employee in Houston
Interviewed: August 2013
Date Submitted: Sep 19, 2014
Outcome
Accepted Offer
Interview Source
In-person
Length of Process
Less than 1 month
Application
Phone Interview
1 on 1 Interview
Interview
For the summer internship, the interview process consisted of a phone interview, with a follow up at the WoodRock offices. I was phoned directly by the founder and Managing Principal, John Dennis, and he walked me through the details of the company and how it was different than a Wall Street Investment bank. When I interviewed in the offices, I met with a few members of the company, and had longer sessions with my future boss. Everyone was eager to help answer my questions and have me start work.

Most employees have experience both in running non-investment banks, and also in the bulge bracket investment banks. They wanted to work at a company that was more efficient and enabled an easier lifestyle than those afforded to big bank employees. My experience with the company, both as a summer intern, and later as a first year analyst has been exceptional. I get to work on all phases of the project, and interact with clients and all members of the firm. I learn on the job and expected to do a lot of different tasks. It has been a great experience so far,
Interview Questions
From the interview, WoodRock was to understand your quantitative skills, along with your ability to read, write, and think. They are interested in your personality and how you will fit in with the existing team.
Sample Answer

Investment Banking Analyst Interview - Investment Banking

Anonymous interview candidate in Houston
Interviewed: February 2014
Date Submitted: Mar 31, 2014
Outcome
Declined Offer
Interview Source
Other
Length of Process
Less than 1 month
Application
Phone Interview
Interview
I got a phone interview through cold emailing. The president of the bank interview me and he was very friendly. It was mainly conversational. He told me about himself and what WoodRock Capital does and then asked me about myself and why I was interested in an internship. The interview closed with him tellling me that since WoodRock is a small boutique investment bank they only hired summer interns who were committed to working there full time afterwards. I didn't want to do this so I declined the offer.
Interview Questions
Tell me about yourself?
Why Investment banking?
How do you like your college?
Where are you from?
Are you able to relocate?
Sample Answer

Financial Analyst Interview -

Anonymous employee in Houston
Interviewed: January 2013
Date Submitted: Mar 18, 2013
Outcome
Accepted Offer
Interview Source
In-person
Length of Process
2-3 months
Application
Phone Interview
1 on 1 Interview
Interview
I had several phone interviews and two days of in-office interviewing. First one was in November and second one was in January.
Interview Questions
Mostly just experiential questions. I spoke extensively about my previous internships in I-Banking. There were basic questions about banking principles, and I was allowed to sit in on an informal meeting with a potential client.
Sample Answer