Being asked technicals on networking calls SA 2026

I have before. Also anyone could ask technicals on a networking call so always be prepared

Paper LBO, how does $26.96 depreciation flow through three statements at -17% tax rate

Honestly we’re getting so many networking emails light technical questions and behavior questions help differentiate candidates so consider understanding high level the financial statements, valuation methodologies, types of transactions and buyers

personally all of my networking calls have been super helpful and chill and I usually go for alumni, especially as a sophomore I never had anyone grill me but everyone’s experience is different

maybe it’s about intention

Never had it happen to me even with famously hardo groups (i.e. PJT RSSG, EVR M&A). I feel like if someone tried to do that to me I would get pretty frustrated with them, but I guess I am also desperate.

Yes, there is a good amount of truth to it and it's 100% fair game to get light technicals during the call. Jefferies and Moelis come to mind as places where you might experience it. 

The only question I got asked was, "Why IB." What kind of hardo ask technical questions during a networking chat...

Nah I haven’t been asked any yet, have heard of it though. Worst I’ve experienced is someone nit picking stuff on my resume and asking pretty deep market questions which caught me off guard. I think it really depends the way you approached them to begin with, probably more likely to be asked technicals if you cold emailed or linkedin messaged them than if you were recommended through someone else.