Do you personally know someone that lost their job because they lied on their resume (GPA, experience, etc)?
Yes
13% (151 votes)
No
87% (1045 votes)
Total votes: 1196
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we really need a question
we really need a question more along the lines of "Does anyone you know that has cheated, gotten caught and punished for it?" This one leaves room for people that don't know anyone that's cheated.
darkness comes to light
darkness comes to light eventually
"Perfection breeds Perfection"
Dear God
The percentage is very high for those who answered "yes." I thought it would have been lower!
Equity Research Vs Investment Banking
Which one is more chellanging?
Calculating multiples, or trading market patterns
which one is more
which one is more "chellanging"
posting a new topic in completely the wrong place, or spelling challenging?
^ lol It just doesn't pay to
^ lol It just doesn't pay to lie in the long run...what about the short run? =P
Ya Bruce lied.
Ya Bruce lied.
I guess it pays in the
I guess it pays in the "short" run depending on how short.
I actually had a buddy this
I actually had a buddy this year who was offered a position and lost it. He basically put his last semester's GPA instead of his cumulative GPA. In the interview he mentioned that it was just the past semester. They still offered him the job...but a few weeks later they rescinded their offer.
sa
Whatever gets you the job....
Dave Edmondson, ring a bell?
Dave Edmondson, ring a bell?
Master of Financial Engineering -> IB/HF?
Hi everyone
I have 2 yrs exp in an actuarial analyst position.
Very strong quant background, Ivy undergrad, 780 GMAT
Is the MEng Financial Egr a good way to break into IB?
Or am I better off going for an MBA?
Also would I start as an associate or analyst? (after a MFE)
thanks
You are better off learning
You are better off learning where to post...
Lol, everyone i know
Lol, everyone i know
truth will come out one day
Be careful !
No, but as long as you know
Re: No, but as long as you know
^ I sense a bit of sarcasm.