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Fit/Behavioral Interviews - A Crash Course
A few weeks ago I finished interviewing for MBA consulting internships and wanted to capture some of my thoughts while they're still fresh. There are lots of good resources for case interviews available, but most of the truly great advice I received for behavioral interviews was from personal...
Run your life through a DCF
Got this as a recent interview question, was curious how some of you guys would answer it. Any takers?
Too late for interviews?
My friend recently introduced me to someone at Deutsche Bank NY in their IBD . He's nice enough to send in my resume to HR. But what are the chances of getting invited for an interview? Wasn't superday a while ago? I go to a target school in Chicago, so they would have to fly me to NY if they wanted...
Casual meeting with BB analyst?
Hello everyone, I'm a freshman and I got an email asking if anyone in a club I'm in was interested in a few opportunities at his bank. The emailer was an alumnus from my school and I emailed him back about the application, and he said we can connect one of these days. I emailed him back a list of...
Citadel Investment and Trading Associate Interview
Hi guys. I have a full time first round on campus interview with Citadel coming up for their Investment and Trading Associate position. The interview is 1 hour long, half technical, half behavioral. I was wondering if anyone can provide some insight as to what to expect and specific questions if...
Is there a good website where IBD candidates can find mock interview partners?
I know something like this exists for mgmt. consulting (e.g. PrepLounge), but I haven't been able to find something similar for investment banking. Does anybody have any experience in this regard? Thanks
MBB Liquidity Risk Interview HELP!!!
I have an interview for a liquidity risk position at a MBB soon. Can anyone give me a some tips on how to prepare for this specifically? So far I'v researched the repo markets, the test program the US has started for reverse repo's, liquidity and capital sources of the firm from their 10-k and most...
GPA needed for IB interviews/jobs
Hey there,
any ideas on interview questions from venture capital
I have a phone interview with venture capital next week. HR told me it would be around 40 mins with their senior analyst. I am an engineering phd candidate, and applied for their senior analyst position. So my question is besides the personal experience questions, what other they would ask. Will...
Athos Partners Interview
Anyone interviewed with this firm before?
Chances at MBB 1st round
Hello, I am a rising Junior at a semi-target for 2 of MBB /Target for one of MBB and have my eyes set on MBB for an internship next summer. I am an engineering major at a top 10 program, with a 3.70 and decent test scores (2100+ SAT). I have done some work for a small consulting firm (which has some...
ER Interview Process
All-- Wanted to get some advice regarding the interview process for MM ER . Do the interviewers place more emphasis on broader industry knowledge or knowledge of the specific companies they cover? Is more emphasis placed on writing skills or fundamental finance/modeling knowledge? Both are obviously...
KPMG Corporate Finance Interview Question
Hello All, After having looked through the forums and used the search function, I am hoping one of you can potentially shed some light on my inquiry. I was recently advised that I was selected for a first round interview at KPMG for an Associate position as part of their corporate finance team. As...
Interview Experience
Hi, This is my first ever attempt on writing for a blog. Before I start sharing my experience while interviewing, here's a little about myself. I am currently a junior in a non-target public institution in the state of New York, majoring in Financial Economics. And just like many of you, I was also...
Coffee Catchup - Should I be ready for an interview?
Background - I made contact with the MD of a boutique resources IB (~30 employees) and managed to hook up a chat with an associate director and her offsider at a cafe. The chat is both in regards to just learning from their experiences and asking them questions but the MD told me there was a...
Phone Interview ~ complete success or utter failure?
I had a phone interview last thursday with Verizon in their reporting and analytics division and it was supposed to last about 30 mins but only lasted 15 mins. The hiring manager gave me a brief overview of the role and then we discussed my background. Afterwards we discussed my technical skill (ex....
Summer Analyst Interview Dress Code for an International Student
Hey guys, I am an international student studying finance at a target university. I will be applying for SA positions soon and really wished to get some inputs on the dress code. I see a lot of information for what to wear during your SA / Analyst gig, but my concern is more over whats best for your...
Which Patek Philippe should I wear?
I am a freshman and I will soon be attending some interviews for a summer internship at BB PWM Local Branches . My question is: Which Patek Philippe should I wear for the interviews and ultimately for the internship per se? I own a Patek Philippe 5196 Calatrava and a Patek Philippe 5270 Perpetual...
Recruiting decisions - sometimes it's not you, it's us
I’ve seen a large number of posts where people look good on paper, feel like they nailed the interview, they did everything the WSO interview guide told them to do, but they still get a ding. That’s followed by some degree of introspective angst – “what am I doing wrong?” Often, it’s...
Need some insight on my interview (recap)
So I had an interview with a small advisory firm. It lasted about an hour and ten minutes, the last 20 covered my questions. Rapport was good (he even dropped an expletive or two - in jest). I provided a valuation that he said was similar to what they did there. He even mentioned that another...
Interviewer: "Impress me in 20 seconds. GO"
What would you say??
no response after interview
Hello. I interviewed a month ago at a financial services company near my school. The company isn't big and it wants to hire one intern for the summer. I followed up for twice after the interview and asked them my application status. the Interviewer once replied saying that I'm definitely in...
15 minute CS HC interview tomorrow
What should I expect? It's a phone interview
Wish me luck!
Everyone, thanks due in part to a lot of great info here on WSO , I have received my first phone interview in Equity Research. Phone interview is Friday morning. Wish me luck! Thanks to all of you who were a part of my information gathering. I'll drop a line after to update if I make it through to...
Introduction of Robert Teuwissen
Hi, my name is Robert J. Teuwissen, from the Netherlands, living and working in London. I am an experienced entrepreneur/ manager/ trader/ financial adviser having considerable success in advising high net worth individuals and corporate clients on investments. Over 20 years experience in trading,...
Questions to people who actually do the HIRING
1. I bet you get 50 resumes in for every opening and you only have time to interview 3-5 candidates per opening. Am I right? 2. What is the most common reason (pick a real reason, not something small like spelling errors) why you guys toss a resume at first glance? 3. of the people who get an...
Eldorado Trading interview
Hi All, I just had a first round interview with Eldorado Trading this morning. Here is my experience. Hopefully it will help someone. The interview starts with some math problems. Add, subtract, multiple and divide 2-3 digits. Then it follows with two brain teasers . In the end, they will ask some...
Applying to too many banks
I'm a junior at a target school applying for SA positions in Investment Banking. I'm wondering if I should really trim down the list of places I apply to, or is it ok to have a large list? I definitely have 5 or so places I would like to target, but it's tough to get jobs, and there is a good chance...
Anyone have an interview for FT yet?
Just wondering if anyone has applied for FT and gotten an interview yet. Also, if you apply and you are a top canidate, will you get an offer to interview within a week or two? Or do they wait until recruiting is an end and review all resumes at once?
Can you get asked questions prior to your interview?
If i hand out my resume to some firms, is it possible that I get called and asked some technical questions or asked to pitch? Or do they always keep the questions for the official interview?
I'm on the other side recruiting
I will be representing my firm at an on campus career event soon. I have usually been on the other side of the table in recruiting, and this will be my first time convincing candidates that my firm is the place to be. Any advice?
Simmons & Company Phone Screen
Just got an invite for a phone screen with Simmons & Company this week - which happens to coincide with my finals. I'm pretty pressed on time and I was wondering if anyone had any tips on how I should allocate my time preparing. Would it focus more on basic behavioral questions, basic technicals, or...
Difference between a good interview and a "got the offer" interview?
I'm beginning to gear up for SA applications and interviews, and wanted everyone's opinion on something: What is the difference between a good interview and an interview that gets you the offer? I'm not worried about landing first round interviews, but I want to be fully certain that I can perform...
Entry-level CD Phone Interview
I have a phone interview with an F200 company for an entry position in its strategic development group. I want to know what questions I need to prepare for. Is this going to be mostly fit, or will I be asked technical questions as well? How will this interview be different from ib interviews ? What...
Structured Finance Interview, ABS/CMBS
Can anyone give me an idea of what I can expect or how to prepare for an interview with a boutique structured finance firm? They deal heavily with asset backed and commercial mortgage backed securities. I thought it would be a lot of fit, since it is a small shop but was told the interview would...
Interview: Tell me about a time you took a risk.
How would you guys handle this one? I feel like there aren't enough "risks" that you can take in college and saying "going to the college I chose" or "taking the job I have now" would sound really bad, so how do you guys handle this?
Need advice! Any and all!
Okay so here's my situation. I am a bit of a late bloomer so to speak. Just graduated from a non-target MBA and looking to start my career in finance. Applied to an unpaid internship ( DCM analyst) at a start up brokerage firm and got called in for an interview. Had first interview that I felt went...
Kid recorded himself getting interviewed by a bank
i think he has aspergers
Some interview questions
Hey all. Interview coming up in about 2 weeks and I came across some questions that I wasn't sure the answer to. Just hoping any more math-y type person could reason them out for me if possible. Note, these are all from someone's DRW interview review, if you're curious. You roll 3 dice. What would...
Reseach Associate Interview
I have an interview with Keefe, Bruyette & Woods tomorrow for a research position. My interview only lasts 15 mins, and so does everyone else I see on the schedule. So what should I expect for the interview? I think they will test my technical competence just like a pre-screening interview. 15 mins...
Meeting with MSF program director next week, should I treat this as an interview?
Next week I have a meeting scheduled with the program director of an MSF program I am very interested in attending next year. I will be meeting with him/her for about an hour, and then getting lunch with a couple students currently in the program. While I obviously know to treat this meeting very...
Deloitte Tax Consultant interview
Hello guys, I have applied for Tax Consultant positions at Deloitte and I am trying to get ready for potential questions. Please let me know what kind of questions to expect. on the first or second interview. Also, if you are aware, how fast do they tell you the answer on your advancement. Please...
Interview with boutique investment bank. How should I prepare?
I won't go into my background or anything unless anyone asks. I just want to know what I should prepare for. It's a phone interview.
Houlihan Lokey Interview help
I have two interviews with HL this Tuesday and I was wondering if anyone could weigh in on their interview process... they are for the corp fin and fin adv services...
Same Bank Interview
My friends/careers service (and several other sources) told me that if a BB (investment bank) interviews you in a particular division once, and you are rejected, then they won't interview you again in that division for approximately another 3 years. Is this true? I'm speaking about London offices...
First Phone Interview For College Jr.
Recently I've been contact for a phone interview and would like to get some advice from the members on this forum. The interviewer who is most likely one of the partners at this small firm simply said he would like me to help him "walk through my resume." My resume is not very impressive and I have...
Is he going to help me?
Had a partner at a consulting firm refer me for an interview, I've been updating him in the recruiting process, telling him when I had the conversation with HR, when I had my first round interview. But I haven't heard back from the first round (they said 2 weeks, it's pushing 3) which I assume is a...
How did you learn about your trading interviews?
Email vs phone call?
Rejected but told to keep in touch?
I recently had an interview with a $2.3B Hedge Fund and didn't get the job. However, the feedback I got from the recruiter was that they thought I had a good personality and was bright, but that the role was a little too senior for me. (which is understandable, the req. was 2-6 years and I have all...
PE Operations Team
Hi, Can someone tell me about PE Operations Team for post-mba career? I have an interview coming for the operations division. What do you think about it compared to the deal team? What does the exit like for the ops team? How about the compensation compared to the deal guys? Thanks.
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