A really easy and efficient process that took about two weeks. The first round was a call with an analyst that consisted of all behavioral and fit-based questions but did not face any technical questions.
The second round was a superday format. I spoke with two MDs, a Director, and two VPs. There were three behavioral interviews which were very straightforward and the typical fit questions you'd expect. The other two interviews consisted of technical questions. One was a very fundamental and basic paper LBO. While the other was how you would react to an M&A deal (was a mix between behavioral and technical).
Overall, the process was fun and I learned a lot about the great people at the firm.
I applied through an employee referral. I interviewed at William Blair (New York, NY) in Feb 2026
Interview
30 minute interview session set up through email. Was expecting 1/2 behavioral and 1/2 technical but ended up being completely behavioral. Had the classic TMAY, why William Blair, why Investment Banking, and why [industry group]. Also asked other basic behavioral questions about times you led a group and more.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
When is a time that you managed multiple deadlines in order to get something done an dhow did you deal with it?
30 minute interivew virtually. Consisted of 2/3 behavioral and 1/3 technical. It was very conversational and I had a few minutes at the end to ask him questions as well.
I applied through an employee referral. I interviewed at William Blair (Atlanta, GA) in Jan 2026
Interview
One interview split between technicals and behavioral. Asked about valuation methods and the prons and cons of each as well as why William Blair and other standard interview questions. Overall, not to bad of an interview.
