
MacAndrews & Forbes Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
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First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at MacAndrews & Forbes.
Executive Assistant
I found the job through a recruiter. I ended up talking to about 4 or 5 people, and the whole thing took around 2 hours. The questions weren't super hard, but the HR folks really dug into my resume. They also wanted to see if I could handle tough situations. It took them two months to let me know if I got the job.
- What makes you want this job?
- Describe your method for handling several calendars at once.
- Tell me about your resume.
Business Analyst
I was contacted by a recruiter on LinkedIn. I had several phone screens with the recruiter and a short video chat with an HR representative. Then, I went in for an in-person interview where I met with 6-7 people and completed a written/computer exam. About three weeks later, I was informed I didn't receive an offer. However, about a month after that, I heard back from them, expressing continued interest and wanting me to meet with someone currently in the role who was getting promoted. I went back and met this person, who gave me a detailed overview of the job. Several people in the office mentioned that the feedback was positive. Later, the recruiter expressed excitement about me but mentioned a delay. I followed up a few times over the next couple of months but ultimately never received a definitive response, which was very disappointing as they had made me very enthusiastic about the role. I took time off work for the interviews and they didn't even have the courtesy to provide a clear rejection after stringing me along for 4-5 months.
- What are your basic finance knowledge questions?
Software Engineer
It started with a phone call and then they had me come in person. Nothing too wild, but definitely do your homework. I felt good during the interview and the people at the office were super nice. I was happy to take the offer when it came.
- Are you a good team player?
Help Desk Technician
I got there 15 minutes early. The reception area was nice, but don't put your bag or jacket on the seating thing; it's 'Art.' I was led to a conference room and offered a drink. I met with the person in charge, and we talked about the job description, asking and answering questions. Then, I was told the team had to have a meeting and couldn't interview me, so we'd need to reschedule. A few thoughts: it didn't seem to matter that I drove 2 hours from the Jersey Shore to Manhattan. If that's how you're treated initially, I can't imagine what they'd expect once hired. Also, everyone seemed on edge; you could feel the tension just by walking in for an interview. Hopefully, their health insurance covers PTSD.
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MacAndrews & Forbes Interview Questions
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“How well do you handle yelling and screaming?”
Read reports →“Describe your method for handling several calendars at once.”
Read reports →“What are your basic finance knowledge questions?”
Read reports →“What are your career aspirations for the next 3 years?”
Read reports →“What are the first 3 things you would implement upon being hired?”
Read report →“Are you a good team player?”
Read report →“Are you able to handle difficult situations?”
Read report →“What makes you want this job?”
Read report →“Describe how you handle stressful situations.”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 9 MacAndrews & Forbes interview reports.