Blackrock Hirevue Interview Tips and Overview

I was wondering if you guys can add some color to this video interview through hirevue? I haven't done a video interview and I would like to know how you all prepared for it.

If you guys done the video interview through BlackRock-any advice would help!

BlackRock Virtual Cover Letter with HireVue

BlackRock's virtual cover letter is an interview in which you will be asked 2 questions with 5 minutes preparation for each. The questions are typically behavioral/fit based questions.

Sample Virtual Cover Letter Questions

Questions vary depending on the department, but examples include:

  • Why did you choose your major and how do you believe it will help you in your professional career?
  • Why would you be good for the role?
  • Why do you think you're a good fit for BlackRock and why did you decide to apply to your division of preference?
  • What has been your favorite course at school and why?
  • How would you value the risk of 100 Apple shares?
  • What differentiates BlackRock?

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You can learn more about BlackRock in the Wall Street Oasis Company Database.

As digital interviews increase in popularity - review guides to the J.P. Morgan, UBS , Barclays, BlackRock video interviews.

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