Ruane Cunniff & Goldfarb Interview Questions
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The number you see in the middle of the doughnut pie chart is the simple average of these scores. The higher the number, the more difficult the interviews on average. If you hover over the various sections of the doughnut, you will see the % breakdown of each score given.
The percentile score in the title is calculated across the entire Company Database and uses an adjusted score based on Bayesian Estimates (to account for companies that have few interview insights). Simply put, as a company gets more insights, the confidence of a "true score" increases so it is pulled closer to its simple average and away from the average of the entire data set.
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Interview Questions & Answers - Ruane Cunniff & Goldfarb Examples
Summer Intern Interview - Generalist
Summer Analyst Interview - Investments
Intern Interview - Generalist
I was also asked about my investing experience and about companies that I'm passionate about. They really wanted to know about my investing mindset.
I felt that throughout the interview, the PM and the recruiter were just trying to see if I had the personality fit for an investor.
Summer Analyst Intern Interview - Investment Research
The second interview with the PM was almost entirely focused on discussing the stock pitch. The PM really dug into the investment thesis and see if there were any stones left un-turned.
Summer Investment Analyst Interview - Investment Research
Snapshot:
- Legendary value investing firm with about $30bn split between its record holding sequoia fund and two or three hedge funds. Not much is known about them but these guys are really about as good as it gets so do your homework and show some respect, you arent walking into a BB IBD interview, Ruane is another animal
- Flat hierarchy, even summer interns work autonomously (stress your ability to do so in your interview/opposite structure of banking)
- Intellectual environment, they look for the most thoughtful and intelligent candidates, this seems to be the most important factor to them
- Learn value investing and demonstrate passion for investing
- THIS PLACE WILL SET YOU UP FOR LIFE, so seriously, if you have not at least read "The Intelligent Investor" before interviewing, you do not even deserve it
In-Depth
Applied through campus recruiting (I think they only recruit HYP, I could be wrong, but I also know that they do take a look at online applicants to find hidden gems so this is one of the few places where the resume drop is not a black hole). Interview consisted of an explanation of the firm structure (legendary MF and a couple hedge funds with investment analysts working collaboratively across each fund). Was asked to pitch a stock. Questions were very personal, the interviewer really wanted to get to know my personality and was trying to assess hidden potential. Two weeks later went to the office (50th floor of the Solow Building nicest office I have ever seen) and had three 2 on 1 interviews with managers of the various funds. Questions were deceptively simple, such as which company CEOs would you like to meet, or what would you do if you were king of a random country. Also was asked about books that I had read, and was given a brief case (how many windows in your dorm room building). Word of caution, Ruane is packed with incredibly smart people. The whole interview literally felt like they were trying to feel out my intelligence, thoughtfulness, and how well my personality and analytical skills were suited for a value investor (I swear these guys summed me up in seconds). As for advice, KNOW VALUE INVESTING. I mean indoctrinate yourself in the concept. Read the intelligent investor (as many books as you can your hands on really) and tailor your answers to the principles of value investing (particularly your stock pitch). THIS FIRM WILL SET YOU UP FOR LIFE, they only take one intern in each office (possibly one total depending on what they think of the talent), but if you really understand value investing and you are near genius with strong social skills and a good personality, then you have as good a chance as any. If I could emphasize one thing, they care much more about your approach, and your potential, than the exactness of your answers (correctly recounted firm metrics far less important than understanding the business segments, why the firm is positioned to continue generating ROE, why sell-side analysts are wrong etc). Demonstrate your independence, passion for investing, understanding of value investing, and be interesting, and then of course hope the stars will align.
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