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I know some first round phone screens have gone out.
Is it true BMO is referral only?
I had a first round last week and that was on a referral-only basis. Not sure when/if it will open up after that
Yes, can confirm it is referral only.
BMO primarily recruits from its targets. Outside of its targets your chances are slim, but not impossible. Phone screens went out last week and were primarily technical based on valuation and some merger stuff. Apparently, those that had a phone screen last week should find out on superday invite this week.
Confirmed
Could you share any more info on the phone screens?
BMO came to campus and gave out offers for both NY and Chicago in April. (Target)
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as in they've already been sent or that they will be coming out this week?
Bump. Had the phone screen last thursday. Also, invites didn't only go to target schools. They sent me an invitation when they didn't know I transferred out of a non-target
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Got the SD invite for Chi office
Super day invites out for Chi
Same
anyone have any idea how many spots are open/ are already filled?
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Is this thread only for US positions or Canadians too?
Why not both, eh?
Heads up, I received a first round for SF earlier. I also surely didn't have a referral, so I guess for at least SF that isn't necessary. I've already accepted another offer but figured someone here may find that useful.
Anyone have an update after the Superday? (Chicago)
Nothing yet, still waiting! They said they would tell us today
so, anything yet for the Chicago superdays last week?
Have you heard back/ How long did it take for them to hit you back?
Offers out for chicago!
Congrats! Still waiting
Congrats y'all. I was selected but couldn't make the superday which will probably increase ur chances of being selected
Great job!
Have you heard back?
Anyone get invited for S&T superday next week?
Anyone care to shed some light on first round phone interviews for IB?
mine was a few weeks ago, 60% qualitative, 40% basic technicals. There was a huge emphasis on being a normal/good person so just be yourself. My call was almost a conversation for the last 10 min. good luck!
Same here. I screwed up bad but I think I was able to get the superday because I showed I was eager to learn and also come off as a funny person
bump
Anyone who had a s&t first round hear back for a superday?
Yep, heard back Wednesday and got invited to the superday for NYC next week. Haven’t heard back from them on a specific date, however.
Got an invitation for a Phone screen yesterday, no referral and non-target
Does anyone know exactly when apps open for non-targets? The website says September, and there are no postings on my HandShake, but people here have already gotten invites? I'm pretty confused right now hahaha
I'm not sure how they're doing it this year, but last year they never opened up on their website and said they were already closed when I emailed in fall.
You have to be fucking kidding me lmao...Well, I better start firing off emails...
is BMO open to international students?
Anyone apply for SF?
I had phone screen for SF two Tuesdays ago. Was told would hear by this past Friday. Maybe didnt make the cut but thought I did well
Is this for IB?
Anyone hear back from S&T NYC?
Anyone care to share their superday experience this year (or previous if you happen to have done so)? Interested in any office
Does anybody have any information on the London office?
does anyone know when the recruitment process for IB SA 2020 in the UK will start?
I believe they are starting soon for London IBD (next few weeks); someone correct me if they've heard otherwise
Reviving this thread to see how the internship went for you guys.... How was the experience? What are the top groups?
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