Prop trading interview questions - de shaw, Jane street, citadel

Any tips on what to prep for a first round prop trading interview at Jane Street and De Shaw? (Hopefully citadel and two sigma too)

Should I expect more market related questions or more of the brainteaser sort? Bg on me: studying math and finance and had a small trading internship. Thanks guys

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