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, would it be too difficult for the banks who took you for a second round to reschedule? I'm sure they know that all the banks are doing interviews on campus during that same week and many candidates have multiple interviews, so why even have superdays the next day?
I have never heard of a superday being the day after a first round interview... I think they give you at least a week or so before contacting you for a superday, which can be scheduled for later that week.
But I have a similar question: one of my classes meets everyday and counts attendance, and they say missing 5 classes leads to a full letter grade lower. Should I be worried about this? How many superdays do people get usually? How often are they on Saturdays?
I wouldn't be worried about this; having five superdays would be a fantastic problem. If you somehow manage to make it to five superdays, I'm sure you could speak with your professor and he will most likely understand (as you are missing class for a completely legitimate and important reason). If, however, he is a dick and still decides to lower your course grade, consider it a small price to pay. Which is more important: a grade in a random college class or potentially setting yourself up for a great career?
I have never had a superday on a Saturday, but I don't know if they never happen.
Good luck with the process. I hope for your sake you have a problem with missing class.
I've had a weekend superday, they do exist.(it was for a FT position)
I have spoken to HR members of a couple of the BBs Im interviewing for and they all seem to have superdays one or two days after the first round
Uh oh lol. Guess I blew my first round interviews I've already had in that case.
For MBA recruiting, everything is back to back. (M-W first round on campus, Th-F superdays...maybe some Monday). You could do two in one day but beyond that you just have to prioritize and decline some.
Recruiting at different schools varies tremendously so I wouldn't count myself out yet if I were you.
How to maneuver conflicting interviews? (Originally Posted: 12/22/2014)
I go to a target school and next month, several banks hold on campus interviews. I got invited for a super day in Manhattan for another bank, next month.
I haven't applied yet to the firms that interview on campus; However, once I apply, if selected, 5 of the banks hold their first round interviews on my campus (5 hours from Manhattan) the same day as the super day.
I'm yet to respond to the super day invitation and I don't know how to maneuver this. I'm not the most stellar candidate and am not expecting to be invited to interview by all 5 of those banks. Also, the super day invite was a result of networking rather than my qualifications as a candidate (not that I'm not qualified, so I'm not sure how much leverage I have to ask if there is an alternate day I could interview.
What do you guys think I should do? I'm worried that if I make the wrong decision, I'll fuck myself over and end up with no interviews.
Yo this shouldn't be a big deal people reschedule superdays all the time, usually firms have multiple superdays anyway so this shouldn't be a problem. Ask them to reschedule and if for some reason they can't go from there.
Interview conflict question (Originally Posted: 03/26/2010)
Hey guys had a question about interviewing. I have a upcoming interview with a firm that I got directly by applying online. However a recruiter from a staffing firm contacted me today and asked if I was interested in interviewing for another position with the same firm. The recruiter doesn't know that I am interviewing for another position within the same Firm...my question is...should I tell the recruiter and/or the direct apply hr about the situation andif so how should I go about it. Also doesn't the hr at the firm ding me for interviewing for two positions?
Any advise/input is greatly appreciated thanks
I don't think HR keeps that close a watch over applicants to the different divisions. Since one is officially through HR and the other through a recruiter I think you will be ok and no one will notice. Also depends on the bank. I know a SA that had 5 first round phone interviews with BAML for Eq. Research, Trading, IDB, Cap Markets, and Ops. Also, people at the BAML Superday on Feb. 26 had multiple interviews. Some were doing S&T and Cap Markets, while others were doing IBD and Cap Markets. People knew this and did not have a problem (I know a guy that got 2 BAML offers).
I would not mention it unless directly asked by HR about the conflict. If you asked during the interview about other interviews/offers...lie. Telling the truth about two different divisional interviews will bring up the question of ultimate desire and might hurt you in the eyes of the division you are interviewing with because they will think you don't really want the position/career if your looking at a completely different position or career choice.
that was my concern, but I don't think lying makes it any better... finance is a very small world after all
could anyone else chime in on the situation??? thanks
bump..
Conflicting Interviews (Originally Posted: 10/18/2010)
Hi,
I have the following issue. On the same day i have a first round interview with one firm and a super day with another. I would really like to interview for both. What are my options? Has anyone dealt with this before and how it all turned out? What are you suggestions monkeys?
Just call/email the firm you have a first round with and ask for an alternative day, but most likely they will offer a phone interview. Problem solved. Happens all the time and they will always accommodate you with a phone interview. Simple
BB Interview Conflict (Originally Posted: 12/17/2014)
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There's this guy. Great guy. I think his name is Maury Povich (or something like that). He's really good at dealing with these types of issues.
Lots of people share the same last name. Unlikely your relation will come up unless it's an extremely uncommon name.
eh idk, if you interview with people from his group they may bring it up. If they do, be honest and be concise, while leaving out any negative details. something along the lines of "yes, but we don't really keep in touch" or something along those lines.
my answer above could be completely wrong/inappropriate, but take it with a grain of salt. if it comes up, act professional, be concise and try to move the conversation elsewhere.
Urgent Question - Potential Interview Conflict (Originally Posted: 01/26/2011)
Recently I received an email from a BB giving me a phone interview time on Friday. In the email they said they cannot reschedule. Unfortunately I will be in Chicago for another interview 1.5 hours before.
Does anyone know of a quiet place in Chicago where I could potentially take this phone interview? My school is far enough away that I would not make it back in time. Or would it be appropriate to ask if they can reschedule for later?
If you have ideas and can let me know A.S.A.P I would appreciate it, I need to give confirmation today.
library (sorry not from chicago but I am sure they might have a place like that somewhere)
The problem is that they may have all of the spots filled by the time they have a chance to interview you.
See if you can reschedule. Two interviews with two different firms in one day is tough. Heck, two on-site interviews in one week is tough.
Would it be appropriate to just ask if it is possible to reschedule? If I did so, do you think it would show a lack of determination? This is one of my top choices. Its such an unfortunate situation because I don't want to lose the opportunity, or screw up an interview because I can't find a suitable location.
If you're talking with HR, I don't think it's going to be a big deal. Especially if you have a cough exam cough that day.
On-site interviews- particularly in trading- are long and mentally draining. You will come out feeling dizzy, tired, and wanting to go crawl under some rock. Like an organic chemistry final with a prof who's constantly yelling.
Trust me. You don't want to do this to yourself. One round of interviews per day.
If you are absolutely set on this, there's a library at State & Congress St. It's two blocks south of the main entrance to the CBOT (Jackson) and a few blocks east. Big pink red brick building. Can't miss it. I haven't been there since the day it opened 20 years ago when I was in kindergarten, but it was quiet back then.
Please don't do this to yourself. Just reschedule the darned interview- it shouldn't be a problem since THEY set the time. You'll thank me that afternoon. :D
How did it go ?
Sorry for the late response, I totally forgot about this posting. I thought I might as well give an overview of what I did and what happened in-case someone else had an issue like this come up. I gave them a very cordial email saying I had an exam and needed the interview moved. They were able to move my phone interview to a later date. Further, I got a summer and later full-time offer with this firm so thank you everyone for the advice.
So to monkeys that have this problem, just because HR says they cannot move it does not mean that's entirely true. If you are a good enough candidate I believe they will find time to interview you.
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