I applied through a recruiter. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Bridgewater Associates in Oct 2013
Interview
I applied to Bridgewater via a recruiting agency. The first-round interview has two parts: a group exercise in the morning and individual interviews in the afternoon. The interviewers' first concern is how you will fit in with the company culture of transparency and accountability. Be sure to read Ray Dahlio's Principles (available on the Bridgewater website) and be prepared to discuss your weaknesses. I didn't receive an offer, but I enjoyed the interview process. It was an opportunity to speak with some very driven, intelligent people about some interesting topics.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How would you serve BLTs to 50 people at the same time?
flat, didn't ask job-related questions, not sure if I did well. Haha. I didn't get the offer in the end anyways. It is strange they spent so much effort trying to find an admin assistant.
I applied through a recruiter. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Bridgewater Associates (Stamford, CT) in Apr 2019
Interview
They strung me along for two months.
Group interview and multiple 1:1 interviews, plus zoom (video) interviews. I drove to both Stamford and Norwalk locations. After they rejected me, I learned that they knew from the second case study (and survey) I had done that they did not want me.
They still wasted my time and had me come in for at least 2-3 more interviews with the teams.
I must've been a 'practice' for the trainees to interview. Don't waste your time here. They play games and string you along.
They are horrible at responding to emails throughout the process.
I applied online. I interviewed at Bridgewater Associates
Interview
Informative and straight-forward. You are not entered into a position without all knowledge of responsibilities, culture, and more. The screening helps cut out those who would not fit into the company.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Stress-Level Related. Scenario Questionnaire. Repetitive questions, consistency in answers is key. Keep it straight-forward.