Hello all. I have recently applied to Starwood Capital Group for their 2023 Summer Positions. Wondering if anyone has any insight into how the interview process works and how technical / behavioral the summer analyst interviews are compared to FT analyst interviews. A lot of the data on this forum is from years ago so just looking for some more recently updated insights. Appreciate any and all info!
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Hi Intern in IB - Gen, the silence is deafening, sorry about that.... Any of the threads below helpful?
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If those topics were completely useless, don't blame me, blame my programmers...
I recently applied as well - I also got a Jobvite screening interview like an hour after applying from a Hiring Associate. Just asked basic questions into a webcam for like 20 minutes, one of those HireVue-esque sites. Was wondering if the same happened to you (Jobvite invite), and if you got any feedback as of yet. Same position for the NYC location.
I'll definitely lurk this thread as well. Just filled out my app yesterday, and info on Starwood is pretty bare on this forum.
Just completed my JobVite as well. Got strictly behaviorals like you stated. Wondering if you have heard back yet or are familiar with the timeline from JobVite to potential 1st round?
No clue at all, I recently asked someone else that question in this thread. No word back, either.
I will mention that I got immediately rejected from another position at Starwood via email (accounting position not as finance focused), indicating Starwood does screen people for info.
Looks like from previous threads some people have gotten word back a week after the JobVite, others had to wait a month. I'll follow up if I ever get a response.
What group r u interviewing for?
I'm interviewing for acquisitions, do you have any tips?
I applied for the acquisitions internship position and had my first round interview last week (not the jobvite). Very standard questions about resume, asked me about what markets look attractive for multifamily investing, and then I was hit with a hypothetical question: If you were given X amount of money to manage/invest, but it had to be in office, where would you invest and why.
Did you have to do the jobvite before the first round interview? If so, how long did it take for them to contact you back after submitting the jobvite?
Yeah it was after the Jobvite round. I think it took around 2 weeks for them to contact me after submitting it.
Did an interview for them on the AM side, first round with HR was smooth since the person was super nice although it did seem a bit rushed, then 2nd round with a VP which was more of like a casual chat than an interview. Some questions asked were:
1. If you were given 100mm what would you invest in and why?
2. Assume 2 buildings with the same location, unit mix, etc. why would one sell at a higher price than another?
3. Why did you decided to attend the university you're currently at? (this one caught me off-guard)
4. Why real estate and why asset management?
Hope this helps.
I'm confused about this reopening because I applied in late April and did all my interviews in May. When I applied in April, they said acquisitions NY was 1 or 2 interns, very lean team. I assumed they took a couple of people then, but taking 3 more now? Sounds like it is still the same process. Jobvite "hireview" type interview then that was used for all groups and to review. Acquisitions has you talking to 4-5 people for the whole process.
Jeez, 4-5 people. If you don't mind me asking, how technical does it get?
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Any update here?
Any insight into how deep the technicals go for the interviews?
I was a bit surprised at how easy it was. Things like trends in the market. Where would you invest $x? Compare two properties, which one is better? Walk through how to get cash on cash. Pretty sure a lot of it was based on who fits culture since the senior people seemed to mainly care about your story and behavioral stuff. Back when I interviewed it was the exact same questions as Ares and a couple of other shops. Apollo (debt), Blackstone (Acq/BREDS Originations), Sculptor to name a few were much more difficult.
Once you progress to later rounds, you are not "quizzed" on technicals. You tell your story/what you are working on and what you have worked on, and the questions are derived from that. I realized I used to make interviews a lot harder by bringing up a ton of complicated deals and esoteric concepts, but if you truly understand the topics, I think it is a great way to showcase your knowledge/strengths.
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