PFM General Intern Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 10 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at PFM.
PFM
Public Policy Intern
Intern Average Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
Submitted my resume and got an interview without any prior informal chats. The process was straightforward, involving basic behavioral and STAR questions. Communication with the recruiter and the team was good. They got back to me within a week after the final interview.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you describe an instance where you used quantitative analysis to address a specific question?
PFM
Intern
Intern Easy Negative experience Decline offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Other
I had a phone screen, but the interviewer canceled about an hour beforehand. They rescheduled, but no apology for the sudden change. The interviewer seemed rushed and uninterested, asking very basic questions. When I asked about company culture, she replied 'I don't know' to most of my questions and came across as unfriendly. I emailed them after, saying I appreciated the interview but was no longer interested in the firm or the role.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- How did you find out about PFM?
- What makes you want this internship?
- Which office location do you prefer?
PFM
Intern
Intern Easy Negative experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Phone screen Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Behavioral
I first met a recruiter at an information session and then followed up with an informational interview in the fall. The recruiter put my name in for the intern position many months later and I was contacted for an interview in February. After a pretty easy first interview, I got a second round interview which was similar. Both were phone interviews. The first was with one employee and the second was with two other employees.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you tell me about a time when you took a leadership role?
PFM General Intern Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from PFM interview reports.
“Could you explain the difference between municipal bonds and corporate bonds?”
Read reports →“What was the last book you read?”
Read reports →“How did you find out about PFM?”
Read reports →“Which office location do you prefer?”
Read reports →“What made you decide to major in your current field of study?”
Read report →“Describe a situation where you fell short of your own expectations.”
Read report →“What are your motivations for seeking an internship at PFM?”
Read report →“Can you describe an instance where you used quantitative analysis to address a specific question?”
Read report →“What makes you want this internship?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 10 PFM interview reports.