
Federal Reserve Bank of New York General Intern Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 21 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Federal Reserve Bank of New York.
Intern
I had a panel interview with three people, and they asked about 9 questions in total. There were two rounds of interviews. You should know a lot about your background and why you want this specific role at the Fed. Be prepared to ask questions.
- How do you approach leadership and teamwork?
- Can you tell me about your background?
- Why are you interested in this particular role at the Fed?
Intern
There were two rounds, and each round was a panel interview with 3 people. You knew who was on your panel beforehand. The first round was 30 minutes long and included about 8 questions, none of which were technical, they were purely behavioral.
- Can you tell me about your resume?
Intern
It was a panel interview with the business manager and some team members I'd be working with. Mostly behavioral questions, with a bit at the end to ask them questions. It was a standard interview process overall. They also asked about my technical background since it's a tech role.
- When considering opportunities, what draws you to the Federal Reserve over private sector options?
- Can you describe your technical background?
- What are your motivations for pursuing this particular internship?
Federal Reserve Bank of New York General Intern Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Federal Reserve Bank of New York interview reports.
“Can you describe the function of the Fed and its impact on the financial sector?”
Read reports →“Could you explain quantitative easing and its effects on financial factors?”
Read reports →“What makes you interested in the Federal Reserve in New York?”
Read reports →“What are your favorite courses you learned at school?”
Read reports →“What makes you want to join the NY Fed?”
Read report →“When considering opportunities, what draws you to the Federal Reserve over private sector options?”
Read report →“Why are you interested in this particular role at the Fed?”
Read report →“What is your motivation for seeking employment at the federal reserve?”
Read report →“What are your goals and aspirations?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 21 Federal Reserve Bank of New York interview reports.