Do interviews become easier as an Associate ?

I feel like Analysts always need to go through this fucking insane interview process where both you technical knowledge, modeling, and behaviorals are tested to an extreme.

Does it become easier for Associate candidates? Is it more deal-related questions, mostly?

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