Blackstone General Intern Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 14 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Blackstone.
Blackstone
Industrial Placement Student
Intern Average Positive experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Take home
Interview formats
Other
It was a Pymetrics game with 12 games. All tasks are timed, and it should take you around 40 mins to 60 mins. It's not as challenging in comparison to eg Artic Shores assessment. No practise needed, just make sure your on the lookout for patterns in each task. Youtube is your best friend to know what to expect.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Each Pymetrics game has a pattern; watch YouTube videos to help with this.
Blackstone
Intern
Intern Average Positive experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
The process started online with 3 questions, including why Blackstone and a challenge overcome. After the HireVue, there were first round offers. Then, several different lengthy interviews followed from various levels, depending on your background. If you have a corporate finance background, you might get more questions on that topic. You should know how to do an LBO and be able to discuss it.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Why did you choose Blackstone?
- Describe a difficult challenge you faced and how you overcame it.
- Could you explain the process of conducting a Leveraged Buyout (LBO)?
Blackstone
Intern
Intern Average Neutral experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Take home Recruiter call Technical screen
Interview formats
Other Behavioral Technical
I had to do an online assessment and a video interview. The online assessments included behavioral games to test my speed and other abilities. The video interview had a mix of questions, some were a bit tough but overall manageable. They also asked some real estate related questions.
Confirmed questions1 question
- If you had a million dollars to invest, what would be your strategy?
Blackstone General Intern Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Blackstone interview reports.
“Can you explain the impact of $10 depreciation on the three financial statements?”
Read reports →“Given the choice, would you buy a casino with a high Cap Rate or an office with a low Cap Rate?”
Read reports →“If you had a million dollars to invest, what would be your strategy?”
Read reports →“Which credit are you interested in?”
Read reports →“Can you tell me about a financial trend you've noticed recently?”
Read report →“Why did you choose Blackstone?”
Read report →“What makes you interested in this company?”
Read report →“Can you introduce yourself and share your background?”
Read report →“Describe a difficult challenge you faced and how you overcame it.”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 14 Blackstone interview reports.