How long was your interview process ?

Guys,

I have heard some ridiculous numbers being thrown around, as long as 6 - 8 months to go through a hedge fund interview process. Just want to get a sense of what the "average" is. If you are currently at a HF, can you please share how long your interview process was ?

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I've been through many processes on both ends. Some large funds (such as Elliott for example), are known to have potentially 6-9 month processes with various rounds and tests and tribulations.

The majority of hedge funds are hiring for more immediate requirements, with the process taking 1-3 months. The standard process will be:

  1. Quick "gate keeper" interview either over the phone or in person. Meet 1-2 people who gauge your fit and overall analytical ability.

1a. Potentially come back again to meet additional people.

  1. Some sort of case study or modeling exam where they guarantee that you have some aptitude for the tasks you will need to do at that fund

  2. Meet the partners / MD's / senior members of the team. These people need to give you the thumbs up before any hiring decisions are made

The above is probably 50%-75% of processes. The rest are catered to the needs / demands of the firm and hard to template.

 

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