Analytics and Sales program
Congratulations on progressing to the business interview for our Analytics & Sales Program! Here are some resources and tips to help you prepare for your interview and learn more about Bloomberg and the role.
About Bloomberg
Bloomberg is a global information and technology company. By harnessing the power of data, news and analytics, we help organize, understand and bring clarity to a complex world. Our customers across the globe rely on us to deliver accurate, real-time business and market information that helps them make important financial decisions.
Our success reaches far beyond the finance and technology industries: we invest nearly all of our profits to help solve humanitarian issues globally and in our own communities. Through Bloomberg Philanthropies, we are committed to support worthy causes where the greatest good can be achieved.
Discover our values — and how we live them.
We believe profit and principles are not mutually exclusive. They reinforce one another. And doing the right thing —by our people, our customers, our communities and our planet — is also the best thing for our business.
A calm voice in a busy, volatile market
Our Analytics team provides unparalleled product support for 325,000+ Terminal users all over the world, across multiple industries. In Analytics, you will:
- Help clients navigate Terminal functions over Helpdesk (our instant-chat platform)
- Engage clients in new functionality releases
- Lead client trainings
Once you’re a Terminal expert, you can choose to focus on a specific area within the financial markets (like fixed income or equities) and become an advanced specialist. From Analytics, employees can move into specialist or leadership positions within the department, or transfer into Sales where they can:
- Engage with clients
- Manage existing client relationships
- Identify new business opportunities
- Increase revenue
“Clients come in with all sorts of queries, and we help them navigate through the Terminal.”
Philemon Phua, Analytics
Preparing for your interview
Things to consider before your interview:
- Your motivation and the reasons why you are interested in the role, and how it fits into your long-term career goals.
- Your understanding of Bloomberg, our products and their values, who our clients and competitors are, and our advantages.
- Your understanding of the role and the skills needed for it.
- Your knowledge of recent financial news or trends, and how they affect Bloomberg’s clients and business.
- Your background and any experience presented on your resume, as well as any follow-up questions that your interviewers may ask.
- Questions you would like to ask the interviewers to show that you are keen on Bloomberg and the role.
- During the roleplay stage of your interview, don’t rush your answers. Take time to ask questions that demonstrate your thought process and how you navigate situations.
Showcase your skills.
Do you have any relevant experience that can help support the following competencies?
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Critical thinking
- Customer service skills
- Sales aptitude
- Prioritization and multi-tasking skills
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Finance interest
- Exposure to Python of other coding languages
Next steps in the application process
Job shadowing*
You’ll spend time with our Analytics representatives, who will introduce you to the Bloomberg Terminal. You’ll also see what it’s like working on the Helpdesk. You won’t be assessed during this session, but we’d strongly recommend you to come prepared and ask questions.
Team leader interview*
This is a 60-minute interview with two team leaders — one from Analytics and one from Sales.
Manager interview
This is a 60-minute interview with two APAC managers— one from Analytics and one from Sales.
Offer
Once you’ve made it through the interview process, our recruiters will typically provide an update by phone or email within 14 days.
*Please note that this process may differ slightly across roles and regions. Your recruiter will advise which scenario is applicable to you.
Interview tips
- Speak clearly and concisely.
- Provide thoughtful examples and don’t be afraid to ask questions.
- Be prepared for scenario-based interview questions/roleplaying — you’ll be asked to act as a customer service or sales representative.
- Dress professionally, even for video interviews.
- Silence your phone and make sure your environment is free of distractions.
- Be yourself!
Tips from recruiters
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