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Does anyone know what type of drug test Lazard Capital Markets performs? Is it Hair or Urine? Do they test their interns? I'm sure I would pass a Urine test but hair tests are scary. Any help would be appreciated!!! and...

I am currently studying for the Level 1 CFA Exam and am in need of any tips, suggestions etc. I graduated two years ago with a BS in BA at a state college, 3.1 GPA, work in personal banking right now. What type of job/work experience should I be aiming for? What is the best way to break in to the...

Hi fellow monkeys, Here's a brief background. BSBA-Finance from non-target, MSF from semi-target/regional-target. Been working in corp dev (M&A) for about a year now for a company in consolidating industry, and thus we have seen a very steady deal flow and I've gotten a ton of...

A "friend" wants to know which one to choose from. Are they both equally shitty?...

Hey guys, So first of all, I have searched WSO and google, and could not find good answers to these questions, so I am looking for further input. I am currently a sophomore, and this summer I will be doing 2 part time internships (BB PWM and a boutique investment firm). I am interested...

I'm a student at a semi-target university (top 10 British universities). I study economics and Chinese. GPA british equivalent is around 3.8. For economics my university is highly regarded. I have an SA position in S&T at BB bank but would like to work in Equity Research. 1) What are my...

hey all: I recently spoke with a Bernstein Research representative, and I really like this firm. what is their interview process like, what are they looking for (different than BB?)? can anyone shed some more light on this firm for me,...

Hello, I'm an undergrad sophomore in NY; I wanna build a career in investment finance. I wanna ask you all, how much do fund managers(hedge/mutual etc) depend on equity research from outside firms. And How big is the equity research market. Do these fund managers buy research from these...

Currently working in Wealth Management, had a low GPA during undergrad from top 25 University. Taking CFA L1, hoping to break into ER within the next couple of years. Would a low GPA hinder my chances? Advice is appreciated,...

So I have a second round interview with an ER shop in NYC this Friday. I'll admit I'm not the best interviewer, but I really need this summer internship. I was wondering if there were any monkeys on this board who could offer a chimp like me some advice? I just want to know where to read...

Now that the Blythe Solar Power Project is no more, I wonder what this will mean moving forward. This country should have short term energy goals and long term energy goals. Over the long haul, let's plan for renewable energy to lead the way, but right now, especially if Mitt Romney were to be...

I am trying to incorporate my macro understanding and views to enhance my bottom up valuations of equities. At the market valuation level, it seems like a game of poker because you have to try and identify who are the biggest shareholders in the company and what are their goals - are they long...