Help: L/S Hedge Fund Interviews

I’m looking for information/ tips/ advice on interview prep for l/s hedge funds in New York

1) Areas of prep (behavioral, technicals, pitches, industry expertise, deals on resume etc.)? 2) No. of pitches (long and short) and tips on how to structure them, how much work to do etc. 3) Case study tips 4) Anythjng else top of mind that’s important

For additional context, I have 2 years IB and 1 year PE experience at brand name shops

Thanks so much all for the help

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