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So, I have an interview coming up and HR sent me a bunch of forms like background check, credit check, educational check etc even before my interview. I thought this was all done post offer. Even in my previous internships I had to have the interview first before any forms were mailed out to me....
Signing background check forms before offer?
93 years 18 weeks ago
by LadyEva
3 years 9 weeks ago
by LadyEva
Out of curiosity's sake, how common is it for: 1) HR 2) Future coworkers 3) Your boss to search for you on Facebook before and/or after hiring you?...
Facebook: how common is it for firm to check ?
133 years 9 weeks ago
by LadyEva
3 years 9 weeks ago
by zer0zero
I have been working at a pre-cash flow start-up for about a half year. Recently, I have been approached by a few boutique i-banks I applied to over the summer. I am currently trying to decide which option to pursue. I am building strong connections while working at the start-up (Multiple top...
Regional I-Bank vs. Start-up
33 years 9 weeks ago
by Banker24
3 years 9 weeks ago
by GutShot
I recently got this question at an interview, which completely caught me off guard and almost ruined my momentum. Have any of you guys got a question like this? What would be the best way to approach...
When was a time you had to take an unpopular stance, and how did you react to the situation?
13 years 9 weeks ago
by accountspayable
3 years 9 weeks ago
by drexelalum11
Hello everyone, This is my first post, I have just received an SA offer from HSBC NY - Global Transaction Banking and the followings are the groups I will be rotating with. they came to our school for a presentation and I was really interested coz its a front office at HSBC and I get to work...
Move from HSBC to Investment Bank S&T?
33 years 9 weeks ago
by KevinK
3 years 9 weeks ago
by KevinK
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43 years 9 weeks ago
by abobo316
3 years 9 weeks ago
by monkeyface
For those who have gone through the process of buyside recruiting while being investment banking analysts, or are currently going through the process, can anyone discuss how you were able to get out of work to interview with PE/HF/VC or wherever? There's only so many times an analyst needs...
Getting out of work to interview
33 years 9 weeks ago
by Getco
3 years 9 weeks ago
by Marcus_Halberstram
I have to decide between these too. Anybody have any opinions with regards to which position is more prestigious, should offer better learning opportunities, set me up better for full time offers... Not sure exactly what full-time I want. Either banking or...
UBS Debt Capital Markets vs. Houlihan Lokey FAS
254 years 10 weeks ago
by foshnitzle
3 years 9 weeks ago
by gorilla4sandracing
I had follow-up interviews for Nomura HK Equities 3 days ago. I had 4 one-on-one interviews with the senior members in the team. I don't know why my interview comes so late because I heard that most of the people had interview in Dec/Jan. I would like to know: 1. The HR told me it is a...
Nomura HK Equities Interview
13 years 10 weeks ago
by handsup
3 years 9 weeks ago
by mfe2010
A friend of mine received a SA offer (relationship hire) at a BB in China and was wondering if there's a possibility that he can convert to a FT analyst if he busts his balls and is well liked by people in the office? His parents are not clients of the MD who helped him, just good friends....
relationship SA to FT Possible?
63 years 9 weeks ago
by lulzbanker
3 years 9 weeks ago
by themacroguy
HI everybody I am a rising senior right now and unfortunately, I was unable to secure a SA internship at a bank. However, through a contact, I was able to land a SA role at the branch office of a RE Fund (about $8 Bln AUM) in Beijing. I was told that there is even a chance of converting into a...
repe internship marketable to IBD FT?
23 years 9 weeks ago
by lulzbanker
3 years 9 weeks ago
by lulzbanker
I will have a summer internship in sales & trading (rotational) at a BB and was wondering how an intern would be placed in either sales or trading if given a FT offer. I'm not interested in doing sales so my question is: 1) How does the process work (how is a summer analyst placed in...
Summer Analyst -> FT Offer, how to pick trading over sales
103 years 9 weeks ago
by LadyEva
3 years 9 weeks ago
by Gekko21
Hi guys, I'm totally new to this site, and I will introduce myself in another post...Here is my...
Bad Credit Score/Just got SA Offer at a BB
45 years 22 weeks ago
by goldenboy10
3 years 9 weeks ago
by booga086
I need feedback- job decision deadline tomorrow! Operations internship with UBS or...
Operations with UBS or Citi?
223 years 9 weeks ago
by Cori
3 years 9 weeks ago
by Ari_Gold
I just received two offers to BBs in S&T as a lateral hire (I am coming from consulting into an off-cycle 1st yr analyst role, and graduated in May). I was surprised to see that while the base salary is what I have heard for market rate, there is no signing bonus. It is my understanding that...
Negotiating Offer
43 years 19 weeks ago
by newmonkey1234
3 years 9 weeks ago
by MasterBlaster01
Hey guys just wanted to ask... How do you guys usually answer the question "what is your greatest weakness" without shooting yourself in the...
Greatest weakness
83 years 9 weeks ago
by bean
3 years 9 weeks ago
by Longcat1982
What kind of Technical questions can I expect from an interview for a F500 corp fin position? I'm a freshman and have yet to take any finance coursework and am wondering if I should prepare mainly for behavioral or what technical stuff I need to...
Technical interview for F500 corp fin?
23 years 9 weeks ago
by FIASCO
3 years 9 weeks ago
by FIASCO
Hi friends, I recently got an interview with MS Real Estate. Does anyone know what they do? Does it fall into IBD as well? I am from an Engineering major and had internships in banking/HF. What questions should I anticipate? What kind of qualities/skills are they looking for? Thanks very much for...
Morgan Stanley Real Estate?
03 years 9 weeks ago
by hc2494
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First off, I'm a second year mathematics (and a little physics) student with a 3.5 GPA at a fairly reputable school in Canada and I'm looking to see what doing this business thing is like so I can make a decision about whether I want to aim for this or not. Does anyone know of any...
Internship Opportunities in Toronto?
13 years 21 weeks ago
by Shin
3 years 9 weeks ago
by rogin123
I graduated a year ago and have been networking and applying for 100's of jobs every month nonstop. I applied on Monster, interviewed, got an offer early this year and accepted it (let's call this Company A.) I've been in contact with another company (Company B) through...
Ethical to continue interviewing even after recently starting new job?
53 years 9 weeks ago
by Longcat1982
3 years 9 weeks ago
by Longcat1982
There are certain firms that require resume files to be a certain file size when applying on their website. My question is how can i meet this file size without deleting any content from my resume? Thanks for the...
Resume File Size
13 years 9 weeks ago
by BudFox24
3 years 9 weeks ago
by Marcus_Halberstram
so, i'm a sophomore at a semi-target majoring in quantitative economics. i've come to realize that my test-taking abilities just aren't that good when it comes to econ, despite the fact that i study my ass off and i feel like i understand the material well. truth be told, i havent...
switching from econ to polisci/history
173 years 9 weeks ago
by highhater
3 years 9 weeks ago
by blastoise
Which position will best prepare me to day trade options in my own portfolio in the future, asset management analyst (equity group), S&T, or private equity...
investment Banking
63 years 9 weeks ago
by Gimmemoney
3 years 9 weeks ago
by Affirmative_Act...
Hey all, Was curious if it is ok / proper in asking for an extension in a deadline for accepting an offer? Any advice on best way to go about...
Asking for extension on offer deadline?
33 years 13 weeks ago
by K7691
3 years 9 weeks ago
by PIE
Sending snail mail instead of email to apply for SA position at a boutique firm. Any thoughts? I bet recruiters are sick of seeing emails consistently. ...
Snail Mail
33 years 9 weeks ago
by holycowbanana
3 years 9 weeks ago
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