Starwood Capital Associate Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 5 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Starwood Capital.
Starwood Capital
Associate
Entry Easy Positive experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
It was a simple first-round interview that focused on my resume, past deals I'd worked on, how I handle pressure, and what makes me stand out from others.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Can you introduce yourself and walk me through the deals you've worked on?
- Tell me about your work ethic.
- What is it that sets you apart from others?
Starwood Capital
Associate
Entry Average Negative experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral Other
The recruiter started asking about personal experiences with racism, which felt intrusive. I tried to change the subject, but they kept pushing, making me uncomfortable and frustrated. It made me question the company culture and their professionalism due to the lack of sensitivity.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What was the reason you left your previous employment?
Starwood Capital
Associate
Entry Average Positive experience No offer 5 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Case
The process took a while, maybe a few weeks to a few months. I met with pretty much everyone on the team. Some interviews were behavioral, and others involved discussing past deals I worked on. The team seemed really nice, it was just a long process though.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Can you discuss your previous deals?
- What was your specific involvement in those deals, and what were your thoughts on them?
Starwood Capital Associate Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Starwood Capital interview reports.
“Could you define what a cap rate is?”
Read reports →“What is it that sets you apart from others?”
Read reports →“What was your specific involvement in those deals, and what were your thoughts on them?”
Read reports →“What was the reason you left your previous employment?”
Read reports →“Can you discuss your previous deals?”
Read report →“Can you introduce yourself and walk me through the deals you've worked on?”
Read report →“How does your background and experience align with this role, especially considering the differences?”
Read report →“Can you walk me through a deal you handled in your previous role?”
Read report →“Tell me about your work ethic.”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 5 Starwood Capital interview reports.