Commonfund General Intern Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 7 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Commonfund.
Commonfund
Intern
Intern Average Positive experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral
I spoke with two junior team members and then interviewed with the MDs. They were really flexible with my schedule and it felt pretty conversational overall. We just talked on the phone, no Zoom or Teams.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Would you be alright with living and working in the suburbs instead of NYC?
Commonfund
Intern
Intern Easy Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation
I applied online and heard back within a week. The interview process consisted of three separate 30-minute interviews with a Director, another Director, and a Managing Director from the team I was interested in. I thought there might be more interviews, but they extended an offer to me within a week after the third one. It was mostly behavioral interviews. Make sure to do your research on the company and the specific team so you can answer well why you want to join and what the team actually does. They gave me a lot of time to ask questions, so be ready with plenty.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- What made you select your college?
- What is your motivation for wanting to work at Commonfund?
- Could you explain the endowment model?
Commonfund
Intern
Intern Average Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Case
It was a two-stage interview process. Mostly behavioral questions, but there were also some case study questions mixed in. The interviews felt conversational, but the questions were still tough. They are good about letting you know if you got the job or not.
Confirmed questions1 question
- The role wasn't what I anticipated, but it can be beneficial for shaping your career if you're interested in Asset Management.
Commonfund General Intern Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Commonfund interview reports.
“Could you explain the endowment model?”
Read reports →“Would you be alright with living and working in the suburbs instead of NYC?”
Read reports →“What made you select your college?”
Read reports →“Tell me about your favorite class in college so far.”
Read reports →“What is your motivation for wanting to work at Commonfund?”
Read report →“What are your career aspirations?”
Read report →“Could you tell me about your background?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 7 Commonfund interview reports.