This page helps candidates preparing for Bloomberg video interviews in Analytics and Sales, including the Academy programme. Read excerpts on the core product, client complaints and financial markets, then choose the pack that matches the role you are applying for. Both packs show the kind of question you can practise in a recorded setting.
2 packs · 13 question entries · all with model answers in the With answers edition · Global. Question excerpts from every pack are free to read below. 2 short samplers are free to read in full; their answer editions cost £6.
Start with your invitation
Bloomberg programmes can differ in stages and format by market and year. Read the stage, market and role on your Bloomberg invitation, then compare them with the pack titles below before choosing.
Please give a brief introduction of yourself and your motivation to apply.
I am currently a finance student with strong interests in financial markets, technology, and client engagement. Throughout my academic and internship experiences, I have developed solid analytical skills, problem-solving ability, and a passion for helping others understand complex concepts. For example, during a previous internship, I worked on analyzing client data and presenting insights in a clear and actionable way, which reinforced my interest in combining analytics with communication. What excites me about Bloomberg is the unique opportunity to sit at the intersection of finance, technology, and client service. Bloomberg’s Analytics & Sales program allows me to not only deepen my technical expertise on the Terminal but also to connect with global clients and provide them with tailored solutions. I am drawn to the dynamic and fast-paced environment, where I can learn directly from financial professionals while contributing to their decision-making. Ultimately, my motivation to apply comes from my belief that Bloomberg offers a platform where I can continuously learn, grow, and make an impact by helping clients unlock value through data, technology, and trusted relationships.
Model answers are practice examples written for this catalogue, not the employer’s answers or scoring guidance. Compare the structure and level of detail, then answer with your own experience.
How to practise for Bloomberg video interviews
Practise explaining the core product simply, as the excerpts ask: a one-sentence summary of what it does, then a short plain-language expansion.
Prepare a clear introduction covering who you are and why you applied, and practise it in under a minute.
Rehearse a client complaint scenario: describe how you would listen, clarify the problem and propose a next step.
Brush up on basic financial markets vocabulary so you can discuss an area of the markets in the language you are applying for.
Prepare one example of a setback and what you learned, keeping the outcome honest and specific.
Questions candidates ask
What kind of questions come up in the Bloomberg video interview?
Our Bloomberg packs include questions such as 'What is Bloomberg's core product and in the simplest way possible explain what it does?' and 'Please talk us through an area of the financial markets.' The recurring themes are motivation, the core product, client complaints, financial markets, customer service and setbacks.
How should I structure my answers for a recorded video interview?
Give a direct answer first, then a short explanation, then stop. For a product or markets question, state the key point in plain language before adding detail. Practise to a timer, and record yourself to check pace and that you finish within the limit.
Which Bloomberg pack should I start with?
Match the pack to the programme you are applying for. If you are going through the Academy, start with 'Academy – Analytics & Sales'. Otherwise start with 'Analytics & Sales – Product, Client & Markets Questions'. Both are Global video interview packs.
Our question banks are compiled from questions reported by candidates who took the actual recruitment assessments and interviews.
Packs are preparation material, not a prediction of your assessment questions. Model answers are practice examples, not the employer’s answers or scoring guidance. Check the question excerpts, role, market and stage before choosing a pack.
Every pack opens in your browser after purchase. The Questions edition has every question in the pack; the With answers edition adds a model answer to each answered question. Prices are in GBP. The full list of Bloomberg packs is in the catalogue.
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