Bank of the West General Intern Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
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Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Bank of the West.
Bank of the West
Intern
Intern Easy Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Other
It was a straightforward phone interview with two people. The first interviewer just confirmed I was a good fit for the role and the internship. The second call was with a higher-up manager at the Bank. I gave straightforward answers to the first interviewer; he wanted to check our commitment. The second interview was more detailed about what I hoped to gain from this internship and my future aspirations in compliance and AML.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- Why are you interested in this internship opportunity?
- What are your career aspirations for the next 10 years?
- How will this internship contribute to achieving your long-term goals?
Bank of the West
Intern
Intern Difficult Positive experience Decline offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Panel
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Case
I applied online for an intern position and was contacted by HR within a week to set up an interview. The role was for the corporate real estate department. There were 2 interviews in total. The first one was pretty chill, where the hiring manager asked me basic questions about my courses and background. The second interview was much more intense; I was interviewed by 5 people. It was a mix of behavioral and technical questions. The last interviewer gave me a real estate scenario and asked questions to understand my thinking.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- How do you think you would assess the value of a property?
- Can you share an instance where you faced a challenge and how you managed to overcome it?
Bank of the West
Intern
Intern Easy Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
This is for the Finance Summer Internship. It was a 2-part process, interviewing on campus and then in-office with 4 different people. Pretty easy, behavioral, not too technical. I hear they're trying to recruit better with a more competitive salary now. I met them at my college career fair and talked to the head recruiter. HR is very helpful.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Can you explain how a bank functions?
- What are the accounting items found on the three financial statements?
- Could you define accounts receivables and payables?
Bank of the West General Intern Interview Questions
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“What are the accounting items found on the three financial statements?”
Read reports →“Could you define accounts receivables and payables?”
Read reports →“Can you explain how a bank functions?”
Read reports →“How do you think you would assess the value of a property?”
Read reports →“What makes you interested in Bank of the West?”
Read report →“How will this internship contribute to achieving your long-term goals?”
Read report →“What are your career aspirations for the next 10 years?”
Read report →“What are your ultimate career aspirations?”
Read report →“Can you describe the most intricate Excel document you've produced, including the specific features or tools you utilized in its creation?”
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