I applied online. I interviewed at NBCUniversal (Los Angeles, CA)
Interview
Panel interview started with 90 second presentations, then we went down the line and answered typical interview questions ("Describe a time when..."). Then we broke out into small groups and each person in the group had to moderate a discussion based on a topic we were given. Finally, you have a one on one interview with someone from the company. The whole process was about 3 hrs.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Describe a time you resolved an issue without the help of anyone.
I applied online. The process took 3 months. I interviewed at NBCUniversal (New York, NY) in Jul 2019
Interview
The group interview had four sections: Presentation, Group Interview, one-on-one interview and group activity. These all occur over the course of about 2-3 hours. During the group interview (7-9 participants) you will be asked 2-3 questions. You will answer going down the line. Try your best to be brief but significant. Next came the one-on-one interview. It's very casual but also intimidating since they are taking notes on everything you say. Choose your words wisely. For the group activity be an open collaborator. For our activity we had to discuss the prevalence of streaming services and what we look for in a good streaming service, etc.
Interview questions [2]
Question 1
Tell us about work experience that was meaningful to you or left an impression on you
I applied online. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at NBCUniversal (Los Angeles, CA) in Jul 2019
Interview
I applied in May for the August class in Los Angeles. In late June I was selected for the video interview (second part of the application process) which would take place three days after I was notified. There are two timed writing assignments and then several timed interviews-- you speak into your camera and record yourself, you don't talk to a person. About four days after this interview, I was notified that I'd been selected for the panel interview, which would take place in three weeks.
Everyone at panel dresses professional, blacks, blues, suits, etc. The personal monologue came first, followed by the panel interview, then the one-on-one, then a group activity where they evaluate your ability to follow directions and work as a team. Everyone was so nice, and all of the other panelists were supremely qualified and charismatic. Most of them already had internships with NBCU or one of their subsidiaries, or had been given Viacom scholarships in college. Two had been to private high schools, three had been to private colleges. All of them were very kind. My one-on-one interviewer was also supremely nice and funny. Overall, the experience was scary, but the people were really incredible and truly make you want to work there.
Two weeks later I received an email that I had not been selected for the program, and feedback would not be given at this time. I was bummed, but unlike most of the big companies I've interviewed with, NBCU at least lets you know when you aren't selected. I appreciated it.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Can you name a time when you didn't get along with a coworker and how you resolved it? In three words what do you hope to get out of your time in the page program? What is your superpower. Name a time when your workload at a job or internship doubled or your circumstances changed and how you adapted. What accomplishment are you most proud of in your professional career. Why NBCU? What's your favorite NBCU property.