SA'27 HireVues
I’ve reviewed a stupid number of IB HireVues over the last few years and honestly most people don’t fail because they “don’t know technicals.”
They fail because they sound scattered or robotic once the timer starts.
What I keep seeing is people thinking they’re prepared because they’ve read guides or run answers in their head, but they’ve never actually watched themselves answer under time pressure.
For people who’ve already done a HireVue this cycle — what actually tripped you up live? Timing? Losing your train of thought? Rambling?
Genuinely curious because I’m testing a more practical prep workflow and want to sanity check it with people in the process right now.
Based on the most helpful WSO content, the key challenges candidates face during HireVue interviews often boil down to a lack of practical preparation and the inability to adapt under time pressure. Here are some common pitfalls and insights from previous threads:
Timing Issues: Many candidates struggle with the strict time limits. You typically get 30 seconds to prepare and up to 2 minutes to answer. This can feel rushed if you’re not used to structuring concise, impactful responses. Practicing with a timer is crucial to avoid running out of time or rambling.
Losing Train of Thought: Without a clear structure, it’s easy to get flustered mid-answer. Using frameworks like the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) can help you stay focused and organized.
Sounding Robotic or Over-Rehearsed: While preparation is key, over-rehearsing can make you sound unnatural. Reviewers value confidence and clarity, so aim for a conversational tone rather than reciting a script.
Rambling: Candidates often try to fill the entire time limit, leading to unfocused answers. It’s better to deliver a concise, well-thought-out response in 50 seconds than to ramble for the full 2 minutes.
Lack of On-Camera Practice: A recurring theme is that candidates think they’re prepared because they’ve read guides or rehearsed mentally, but they’ve never practiced speaking on camera. Watching yourself answer questions under time pressure is a game-changer. It helps you identify nervous habits, improve delivery, and refine your content.
Practical Prep Tips:
If you’re testing a new prep workflow, incorporating these elements—especially on-camera practice and timed responses—will likely yield better results.
Sources: Guide to Hirevues, https://www.wallstreetoasis.com/forum/investment-banking/goldman-sachs-investment-banking-summer-analyst-hirevue-overview?customgpt=1, Guide to Hirevues, Goldman Sachs HireVue Process
people have been using that vueprep website that grades the exact same apparnetly to practice.
Is it ibinterviewprep.com or something else
Which one
vueprep ya i used it earlier, the ai that grades u is the same hirevue uses and shows u what they grade and then u get feedback from the banker
i heard the guy that made it worked at hirevue and left and made his own with legit same sofware
vueprepya i used it earier, the ai that grades u is the same hirevue uses and shows u what they grade and then u get feedback from the banker
Interesting, how long has this been around for?
i think its new as of this recuriting cycle
has helped me get 3 auto super days, because u jsut keep pracitcing and keep learning what the Ai likes and then when hirevue comes it auto scores u super high
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