Interview Advice from Scott Morris - 2nd round Interviews
Happy New Year WSO -
As January is typically a busy interviewing time for young professionals, I asked Scott Morris to provide some interview advice. In this Q&A, Scott shares how to follow-up after your first round interview, and if you get a second round, what to expect.
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Hope this Q&A is helpful and for all those getting ready for interviews - good luck!
Chris






Kid on the left is getting
Kid on the left is getting much better at these. Not too informative, but nice to watch. Thanks!
I agree on the first part. On
I agree on the first part. On the second part, I see what you're saying, but I do think it's good hearing slightly different things from different people, even if it's not completely new. Every perspective we get on the process helps us just that much more.
Nice one, thanks Chris!
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I agree on the first part. On the second part, I see what you're saying, but I do think it's good hearing slightly different things from different people, even if it's not completely new. Every perspective we get on the process helps us just that much more.
Nice one, thanks Chris!
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Another great interview. I
Another great interview. I wonder if you guys prep these beforehand.
Thanks for the feedback guys.
Thanks for the feedback guys.
Ryu Banker -
I usually spend about 30 minutes prepping for the Q&As (Scott and I typically do 2 at a time), but I don't outline the questions exactly beforehand. Scott and I pick a topic, or one gets suggested to us, and we see how the conversation evolves.
I know I've gotten a number of suggestions, and we've done Q&As specifically as a response. More suggestions are always welcomed. I'm doing a Q&A on Tuesday with Wall Street Mentor Bhavika, and I have yet to determine a topic - any ideas would be great. I've included her mentor profile below.
Thanks,
Chris
Bhavika has a decade-long career in investment banking and private equity, including tenures at Goldman Sachs and Bain Capital. Most recently, she was Portfolio Manager at Acumen Fund, a social venture capital fund, where she sourced and completed development projects in India, Pakistan, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and South Africa. Previously, Bhavika was a Vice President at Siguler Guff & Company, a multi- strategy private equity investment firm managing over $8 billion, where she oversaw the firm's $4 billion Distressed Funds.
Bhavika began her career in finance as an Analyst in Goldman Sachs' Mergers & Acquisitions Group and as an Associate at Bain Capital, where she evaluated private equity investments across range of industries. While at Bain Capital, she supported the acquisition and growth of two investment opportunities worth more than $2.5 billion. Bhavika has also worked in J.P. Morgan's Real Estate Advisory Group.
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