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3.3 GPA and Non-Target University
I have some concerns as I graduated with a 3.3 GPA and from a non-target university (Oral Roberts University). A matter of fact, some job applications don't even have the university. This university might be unknown in I-banking but its known in accounting for Oil and Gas in Tulsa, OK. As a...
Revised Resume Tactics
In an odd way applying for jobs has never been harder. Sure, you can simply blast off dozens of applications a day electronically. How do you make yours stand out, however? With the proliferation of electronic applications and brief resume scanning, it has gotten harder than ever for non-traditional...
Quantitative Reasoning Tests for ER interviews
Well, folks. I've got an interview set up with an equity research group at a CS / UBS / DB type of firm. I'm supposed to take a "Quantitative Reasoning" test as part of the interview process. Doesn't particularly sound worrisome, but I'm hoping someone can give me an idea as to what I should expect....
Interview Questions: Moving into the Industry?
I'm talking to a fairly big equity long/short fund. I've been told that my next interview will be more detailed and technical. Position is "analyst," basically. Previous interviews have been more about cultural fit and such. My background is that I've worked as a consultant in the industry that I'd...
Non-case Interview Firms
Hey all, Just curious what some of the entry level non- case interview firms are. I've heard Accenture technology consulting interviews are entirely behavioral based as are ones for Maximus consulting. Know of any others? I'm trying to hedge my bets in case I screw up cases. Thanks
I need help with something that'll be a problem in interviews
So, as some of you know, I was going to school at a community college for music, planning on going to a school specifically for audio production after attaining an associates in music (apparently, it's needed). Some failed birth control later and bam! Got a kid. So, obviously, I had to reevaluate...
Interview help; few questions
I just got my first interview at a middle-market bank.. It's my first ever interview. I feel like I have the modeling and other technicals down, but I have no clue what to answer to "tell me about yourself" and "why investment banking" without lying or giving a boring, typical answer. Do you have...
Dominate Interviews with WSO Guides
Fellow Primates, As interview season kicks into full swing, we want our WSO members to be as prepared as possible. With the help of experienced finance professionals, Wall Street Oasis has built a selection of guides to help you succeed throughout the job application process. With 11 now available,...
Experence with 2nd/3rd tier Middle Market Interviews
For those of you that have had experience with smaller / very regional boutiques for analyst/associate positions, could you please share the extent to which technical knowledge is tested. I am positive that this would vary in a case by case basis, but just looking to see if they are usually less...
Canceling first rounds for superday
I had an interview with a BB (Not NY) yesterday and was invited for a superday this Friday. The banker that I interviewed with was adamant about only wanting to invite kids that would cancel first round interviews to come interview. I don't know if I have to cancel any of my interviews yet, it...
Wearing Black Suits in Interviews
I am a Junior at a target and I have summer analyst interviews with a few BB banks for Investment Banking and Public Finance roles. I have researched the topic and found that black suits are a big no-no in interviews. I come from a pretty humble background and I spent pretty much all of my money on...
Trading Ideas: Matter of Edge
One thing that a lot of students falter with during interviews is the trading idea . Im writing this post to help some of the monkeys currently preparing for interviews realize that what they are spewing out as trading ideas are instead sales pitches, and they should be presenting a trading plan to...
Interviewing for an Engagement Manager - case questions asked?
Quick question guys - have a friend who is interviewing for the role of an Engagement Manager at an M/B/B. Can he expect case questions even at this level? Or is it better for him to just ask the Recruiting team at the firm?
Big4/IBM, case interviews?
Do any of the Big 4 or IBM have case interviews ? Or do they only conduct behavioral questions ?
Distressed Debt Interview
I have a first round interview at a distressed debt fund. Any thoughts on what first rounds look like? I'm currently an analyst in a restructuring group at a bank with some decent deal experience, so I assume I'll get asked about what I've worked on, and I have a credit idea ready to go if asked....
(J)obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Ok fellas, sometimes we take things a little too far and little too seriously. Though few will accept this fact of life: The road to your goals often starts with letting go of the desire. Some of you haven't quite accepted this fact and I am not about to preach it again. Just want you to relax,...
IBD first rounds and cover letters
two questions for all you smart experienced monkeys one if you're guaranteed first rounds, and first rounds are mostly fit questions - how do the people doing those phone interviews decide who moves on to the second round? What do they look for (besides not being socially inept?) two if you are...
Need Trader Advice: Include Sharpe and CAGR?
I'd like to get the viewpoints of some experienced traders. I am from a target, three years out of school and have been trading on my own. I will be applying for some commodity shops (think Glencore, Trafigura, Louis-Dreyfus, Vitol, etc.). I've been trading for the past three years with a CAGR of...
Mental Math Practice for Consulting Case Interviews
I have consulting interviews coming up, and urgently need mental math prep. Can anyone suggest online (free) resources I can use to pick up my terrible mental math skills? What math strategies are helpful to acing the math part of the consulting interviews? Other advice on mental math prep is...
are decisions ever made about applicants before Superdays/Final Rounds?
Had a final round a lil over a week ago for an IB position. and I felt like I was already dinged before stepping into the interview. the most senior interviewer asked me almost no questions and didn't seem to be at all interested in my experiences or responses. no technical questions either. the...
Interview Technique
So most of my friends are in advertising and we were discussing interviews last night. Seeing as I'm definitely not the best interviewer, I was listening to what they had to say (especially my 1 friend who has interviewed for 8 companies and received 7 offers). Now, I understand that Advertising is...
Citadel investment&trading analyst program
I know this is a selective job to get, but I had no idea it was THIS selective. My cousin is a top econ major at an elite college (harvard/yale/princeton/stanford) with internships at both McKinsey and a top investment banking group. He has easily gotten 2nd round interviews at consulting, PE , and...
Houlihan Lokey Written Test
Will be taking a written test at an upcoming interview at Houlihan Lokey. Can anyone provide some color on what to expect?
Lateral Interview Question
Currently a 2nd year analyst at a BB which is not doing that great. Have a lateral interview coming up for a stronger (top 3) BB for the same industry group. Reason I want to switch is that my firm is losing people and I'm not getting as strong experience as I'd like. Also exit opps from here are...
mock interview practice partner over the phone or meet up in nyc
Does anybody want to practice mock interviews for ibanking? It can be either over the phone/skype or meet in person if you live in NYC . PM me if interested.
Is this unethical?
Facing a dilemma here, after trying absolutely everything throughout the summer, I managed to secure an off cycle internship with a MM this fall... I've been keeping in touch with the VP throughout and it seems that their firm needs some help and I was in luck so he's bringing me in after consulting...
GS Accelerated Interview Invitations
I received an invitation for an accelerated interview at Goldman Sachs. Does anybody from previous years have any insights into the process? The email says that second round interviews in New York City are going to be held next week. I tried searching and nothing relevant came to the surface beyond...
Interview-GS Specialty Lending Group
I was wondering if anyone on here has any experience with this particular group? Anyone who has interviewed with them, previously worked with them, knows someone who works there, or is currently working there, any information you can provide would be great. If anyone on here currently works with...
Don't call it 2008, but Effect on Graduate Jobs this Year?
What's the real outlook for 2011 recruiting for graduates? If the US/UK/Europe is not the place to be -- for any job--then where? I had a very depressing time with an offer pulled from a top 3 asset manager. This was 2008. Fast-forward 3 years--I off-cycled until I earned some lucky breaks (I've...
PE hiring rounds?
For entry level PE positions is it similar to IB with rounds starting September/October and rounds until December? Or is it more firm specific in PE . Im going for my MS at a target school and have only recently have decided to move into finance so sorry if this has been answered somewhere or is...
Interview guide for Trading?
Hi guys: I'm new to this forum and I was wondering if you can recommend some interview guides for sales and trading ? I've searched the forum, and found the following 2: Vault guide to finance interviews, and vault career guide to sales and trading. Do you guys have any other recommendations? I find...
Why dont they just tell you you didnt get the job???
Hi everyone!
How would you study for the interview?
I am interested in a this job for a real estate investment firm. The job description for this interview is as follows: 1) Prepare detailed evaluation of allocated investments; detailed real estate, corporate finance /credit, capital markets due diligence, and preparation of investment summaries. 2)...
"You will be contacted shortly"
I applied for a position with a BB and recently checked the status of my application online. It said that "You will be contacted shortly." I'm not sure when the status of my application changed from received to that, but I applied for the position about a 5 weeks ago. How long does it typically take...
Do i have a chance to get into BB IB?
Hey everyone i am trying to figure out if i have any chance of landing a interview/internship/ job in BB investment banking. I just finished my sophomore year at non-target school. I am extremely active on campus, i.e. VP of Fraternity, project manager (business fraternity), entrepreneurship club,...
Investment banking interviews - Analyst vs. Associate
How would an interview for a prospective Associate differ from that of an Analyst, if at all? (in terms of types of questions asked). Should one prep differently?
I keep on failing at Intervews...need help/advice!!!
Hi Everyone, Yesterday, I was rejected by a my first superday event after a series of very many first round rejections and am really feeling the need to "revamp" myself in order to get an offer by the end of this recruiting season. I don't have too much problem getting interviews since my resume/gpa...
Rant: Intel-gathering disguised as "Job" interview
Rant: Competitve intelligence-gathering disguised as "Job" interview Alright, I'm not going to name any names, because of my predicament, but in broad strokes, I've been on 3 different "job interviews" for trader positions, that were actually just competitive intelligence-gathering operations:...
Got $130k/year out of college, no networking or contacts. Ask Me Anything
I realize I am a huge outlier with the current job market and economic climate, so I figured I'd post a topic and let people throw their questions at me regarding what I did to get in the position I'm in right now. I will try to avoid answering questions that could potentially identify me. Some...
Superday Interview - need some insight
Hi Everyone, I just finished an interview in Chicago for a summer analyst position. The interview consisted of 4 interviews. Two of them were 1 on 1 and the other 2 were 2 on 1. Now, I really screwed up on the last one. This interview went AWFUL. Both interviewers kept asking a lot of questions. It...
PE Question received & Upcoming Interview - Please advise
This is a two-parter question for the PE WSO guys/gals: 1) Someone asked me 'If I was considering a debt-collection company in Korea as an investment, what kind of questions should I ask?' I can't quite remember my response, but I remember I couldn't provide too much on the spot. I was wondering if...
Interviewed at notoriously technical firm, but was asked no technicals. Consequences?
Hey guys, As the title says, I interviewed (for SA @ MM IBD ) at a notoriously technical bank yesterday and wasn't asked any technicals. The interview was composed almost entirely of fit, resume, and industry outlook kinds of questions. More background: -I networked like crazy to get the interview...
RBC Capital Markets 8th Feb 2011 NY- Anybody going?
anybody going for the IBD interview? I don't know whether its a super day or not, since they havent specified, and I'm being flown in since I am not from NY . They don't normally fly you in just for a first round do they?
If I were to hand you a million dollars...
...how would you invest it? Interested in hearing how some of the professionals on here would approach this interview question.
Trading interviews: no technicals, how do they really decide?
I had a superday for a summer position at a BB for FI Sales and Trading recently and none of the candidates were asked any technical questions. I was wondering how they REALLY decide who to give offers to if they seemingly don't care about grades or market knowledge at this point. Do they just...
So is there anything else I should know about you?....Well, I can kick myself in the head.
Had a friend who is a pretty strange kid but really bright. At his first interview for B-School the interviewer asked him at the end of the interview if there was anything else he should know about the candidate, i.e. any special skills etc. My friend thought he needed to answer this question and...
How many interviews is too much?
At what point do you start turning down first round interviews? Given that almost all the banks seem to have superdays on the same day (Friday 2/4 and 2/11), I'm assuming I won't be able to do second rounds with more than 3-4 places. So is it even worth signing up for all the 20+ first round...
Career Dilemma - Graduated from a target non-ivy
Ok so here goes: Graduated from a School Banks Target (non-Ivy) 2 years ago but did not get a banking offer. Instead, ended up at as an analyst a small hedge fund making squat for money but getting way more experience (cross-sector) than I think I'd have gotten elsewhere because of the firm size....
Interview Scheduling Conflicts?!
So, I have a lot of first round interviews next week, almost back to back every single day. For many banks, they notify you if you got the second round/super day the night of and then you have it the next day. The problem is, if you have a crap ton of interviews the next day too for other banks,...
Hedge Fund Screening with 2nd Year IBanking Analysts
Below is a blog post that a buddy of mine wrote for an organization that I'm affiliated with. Maybe this channel will find it interesting:
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