One of the bigger banks coming to my school - what to ask?
One of the bigger banks is coming to my school for an informational meeting for students interested in IBD and Corp. Finance - let's just say their name rhymes with AT Dorgan. I'm at a top 50 UG business school so we're semi-target at best (maybe pushing it)
This is the first time I've had any real exposure, or access for that matter, to an event like this. I'm sort of at a loss in terms of what questions I should pose to the reps at the meeting to make myself stand out. Aside from getting the usual info packets and biz cards - what are some things I should try and find out about (things I can't find out for myself on WSO)
Some insight would be appreciated.
- jj





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I usually ask them what their
I usually ask them what their favorite transaction was, sometimes they give cool stories, but if someone was just hired they may not have a good answer.
Try to be personable. Don't
Try to be personable. Don't ask questions that can be easily looked up. Ask questions that allow them to expound for more than a sentence. How did you get into IB? Why did you choose your group?
It's a bit different at the
It's a bit different at the associate level, but I also get to hear their groans about analyst recruiting.
Favorite transaction is probably the most "business" I would get. I usually just ask them non-banking related questions and let the conversation flow from there. Maybe "where have you seen a lot of deal flow lately"...though hearing that one from classmates is starting to get annoying. Do not ask them "what's your day to day like". Heard an associate bitching about that just last night. I also hear "what did you find most surprising" a fair amount and that seems to get a decent reception.
Granted, when you're 27 it's a bit easier to speak conversationally with a 30+ year old than when you're 20, but normalcy is the best tactic.
Even know stuff still ask it.
Even know stuff still ask it. Show how your exp. made you interested in IB
Do what you want not what you can!
Annnnnnnnd this is why I love
Annnnnnnnd this is why I love WSO. Who else would have answered a question like this? Appreciate the replies so far folks.