Convertible fund - what's the right angle?

Hi all,

Hoping to get some info from any of you that have interviewed for (vanilla, not arbitrage) convertible funds.

Has the interview focus been more on credit or equity questions?
i.e. Are the questions based more on technical analyses of fixed income, or is it more of a "pitch me a stock" approach.

I presume there will be some combination of both, but was keen to hear from anyone that has interviewed for, or is working at, such a fund.

Other general comments on this space would be much appreciated.

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