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Barclays HireVue Guide
A complete guide to the BARC HireVue video interview. Learn the format, what questions to expect, and how to present yourself professionally on camera.
20-30 minutes
3-5 Questions
One-Way Video
How BARC HireVue Works
HireVue is a one-way video interview platform where you record responses to pre-set questions. There's no live interviewer - you'll see a question on screen, have time to prepare, then record your answer.
The Process:
Receive Invitation
You'll get an email with a link and deadline (typically 3-7 days)
Tech Check
Test your camera, microphone, and internet connection
Practice Questions
Usually 1-2 practice questions to get comfortable
Record Answers
30-60 seconds prep time, then 1-3 minutes to answer each question
Common BARC HireVue Questions
Expect a mix of behavioral and technical questions:
Behavioral (Most Common)
- •Tell me about yourself.
- •Why investment banking?
- •Why Barclays?
- •Describe a time you worked on a team.
- •What are your greatest strengths?
Technical (Sometimes Included)
- •Walk me through the three financial statements.
- •What is enterprise value?
- •How does depreciation affect the financial statements?
Technical Setup Tips
- Lighting: Face a window or use a ring light. Avoid backlighting.
- Background: Plain, clean background. Avoid clutter or distractions.
- Camera Height: Position at eye level or slightly above. Stack books under laptop if needed.
- Internet: Use wired connection if possible. Close other apps using bandwidth.
- Audio: Quiet room. Consider earbuds with a microphone for clearer audio.
- Dress: Professional attire from head to toe (you may need to stand up).
Pro Tips for Success
- Look directly at the camera, not at yourself on screen
- Practice your answers out loud before recording - multiple times
- Use the STAR method for behavioral questions (Situation, Task, Action, Result)
- Keep answers concise - aim for 60-90 seconds per question
- Show energy and enthusiasm - it's harder to convey on video
- Do the interview when you're mentally sharp, not late at night
- Have notes nearby (off-screen) but don't read from them
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Waiting until the deadline to complete the interview
- Reading from a script (it's obvious on video)
- Having poor lighting or audio quality
- Rambling or going over the time limit
- Looking at yourself instead of the camera
- Not practicing enough beforehand