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Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.

Based on 889 interview experiences · FREE TO READ

2.4 Rounds average
Average Typical difficulty
60.5% Positive experience

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Candidate interview experiences

First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Sun Life.

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Data Analyst

Analytics · nearly a year ago

Entry Average Neutral experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical

So, the interview process was pretty standard and professional. First, there was an initial HR screening call where we talked about my background, experience, and if I was a good fit for the role. After that, I had a technical interview with the hiring team. We discussed SQL, my data analysis experience, and how I approach working with stakeholders. They were clear and respectful throughout, and the interviewers seemed well-prepared.

Confirmed questions1 question
  • Walk me through a data analysis project you completed from start to finish, covering data collection, ensuring its accuracy, and how you presented your findings to people who aren't technical.
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Business Executive Manager

Other · nearly a year ago

Manager Average Neutral experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Presentation Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Presentation

The interview process included an initial self-introduction, a discussion about your previous working experience, and a quiz on current news and industry information. It also covered your determination and motivation, strengths and weaknesses, and experience in relationship management. This was followed by a first interview, a second interview, and a final board interview. There were also written tasks and a SWOT analysis.

Confirmed questions8 questions
  • Could you introduce yourself?
  • Tell me about your previous working experience.
  • What is your take on current news and industry information?
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Intern

Other · nearly a year ago

Intern Average Positive experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical

It was a 45-minute 1-on-1 interview over TEAMS, conducted in French, with an assessment of English fluency. It felt pretty laid-back. They asked some behavioral questions, like 'tell me about yourself' or 'what would you do in xyz situation', and a few technical ones, for instance, 'imagine a worker wants to return to work, the boss is fine with it, but the doctor isn't, what's your move?'.

Confirmed questions2 questions
  • Imagine a worker injured himself, his insurance only covers one month of bed rest. The doctor recommends a 3-month care plan not covered by insurance. How would you discuss this with the doctor and the worker?
  • Consider this scenario: A worker hurt himself and his insurance plan only covers for 1 month of bedrest. After consultation with the doctor, the doctor gives him a 3-month long plan of care that is not covered by his insurance, how would you approach this subject with the doctor and the worker?
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Administrator

Operations · a year ago

Entry Easy Negative experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral

I appreciated the opportunity, but felt parts of the interview could have been better. The interviewer kept cutting me off while I was answering, which messed up my flow and made it hard to get my thoughts out. They also took a call in the middle of our chat, which took away from our conversation. They asked me the same question about my family twice, which made me wonder about bias and feel uneasy. The interview also concentrated too much on just one part of the job, ignoring other important duties and skills needed for the role.

Confirmed questions2 questions
  • Can you tell me about your administrative experience?
  • How do you handle pressure at work?

Sun Life Interview Questions

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Given a list of historical stock prices, what is the best time to buy and sell a stock?

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How would you calculate and record mutual fund P&L at year end, following IFRS requirements?

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In your opinion, which account is the largest on Sun Life's balance sheet?

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Imagine a worker injured himself, his insurance only covers one month of bed rest. The doctor recommends a 3-month care plan not covered by insurance. How would you discuss this with the doctor and the worker?

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Consider this scenario: A worker hurt himself and his insurance plan only covers for 1 month of bedrest. After consultation with the doctor, the doctor gives him a 3-month long plan of care that is not covered by his insurance, how would you approach this subject with the doctor and the worker?

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Could you describe how you would inform someone that their claim has been denied?

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For an internal audit role beyond ICFR and SOX, how important is it to have a strong grasp of the specific area you'll be auditing?

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Can you suggest improvements for this document, focusing on writing, tone, and empathy?

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Formats, difficulty and experience

Across all 889 Sun Life interview reports.

Interview formats

Behavioral 52.5%
Technical 30.5%
Presentation 5.5%
Other 4.8%
Coding 2.5%

Interview difficulty

Easy 25.4%
Average 65.1%
Difficult 9.4%

Candidate experience

Positive 60.5%
Neutral 20.1%
Negative 19.4%

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Finance 186
Operations 185
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Other 113
Analytics 88
Sales 69