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Is DB still BB?
Are sophomores in college still saying this?
not a sophomore but working in another region (APAC) outside of the US. Genuine question given DB presence have diminished in the last couple years
Should be
Did anyone get situational judgement test yet?
Yes, that is automatic.
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when does recruiting end for DB?
Has anyone gotten an interview?
Heard nothing other than the automatic online test. Wondering how networking works for DB given their bizarre email format.
[email protected] you just email them? tf is this question
I did. It works for some, but more of them have middle name in the email which is impossible to find
Anyone know why the email says the situational judgement test is "optional" and "has no impact on your application"? I don't imagine that would be the case lol
Considering they technically fail kids, I doubt you can get away with not doing it unless you're super well-connected
Yeah agreed, I already did it - just really confused why they would word the email like that
any non diversity get first rounds yet?
They dont start recruiting until super late, you guys are all tripping
When is "super late"
They already started.
For diversity?
Said they are going through resumes now per an analyst there
Is this for FIC or investment banking? Not sure if the Investment Banking applications are open.
Investment Banking. They were open and already closed too.
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IBD first round resume apps have closed, but the portal will open up later for a second round
Do they take networking and referrals heavily? Don't think I have talked to enough bankers at the office.
Source from inside - they do not care about networking and referral process is one of the worst on the street
has anyone heard anything after doing their online assessment?
I have not yet :/
update?
Hows the timeline looking for SF & NY? Anyone received first round or even overs yet?
rumor is that first rounds are released the 6th, Can anyone confirm that?
first rounds out earlier today
Are you at a target (diverse/non-diverse)?
is there anyone who joined DB diversity program (develop with DB, future WOWS..) but have not received a first round yet?
If we don't hear for first round this week, no hope? Non-target internationals
Has anyone heard back already? haven’t heard anything
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Just got first round today. non-target
diversity?
Which group?
xxxxx
How much did you network
xxxxx
what was your first round interview like? have mine today
Anyone go to super day in sf hear back?
I did; heard back week or so later.
I got a call last week telling me that I am still in the process. No offer tho.
They are supposedly done with their first cycle and will start again in the summer
So, are they already done for the first wave?
That's what HR said
When are they starting second round?
july - heard from HR
can confirmed, NY corporate finance has concluded early hiring process
has anyone heard back from NY CF 1st round?
when was your first round interview?
yesterday
Anybody accept DB SF SA 24' offer yet?
anybody heard back from r1 today?
do you know of anyone that heard back?
nope. but they said we'll hear back either Friday or Monday
did anyone hear back from first round last week?
I think we are supposed to hear back today or tomorrow.
Are IBD applications closed? I applied through yello. Not sure if it went through.
Yeah, they are closed. Apparently, they are reopening around July.
Has anyone heard back from r1 NY FIC last Friday?
Not yet how about you
No, anxiously waiting lol. Do we know if we are definitely hearing back today or if tomorrow is a possibility as well?
Has anybody who interviewed for FIC first round last Friday heard back?
Received an email saying they'll resume interviews in early fall :(
Interviewed for FIC last Friday but haven't heard anything since. Didn't receive an email saying that they decided not to pursue my app. What does this mean?
the superday is supposed to happen this Friday. It is likely you are in the waitlist, if someone turn down the Superday then you will be invited maybe
Anyone know when will we hear back from yesterday's superday?
Interviewed for DB CF yesterday as well, think we hear back next week.
some first rounds went out today as well.
Anyone heard anything?
anyone heard back from capital markets spd on thursday?
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Hi May I ask you how was ur DB capital Markets SPD? Do you ask very hard technical questions? Thanks a lot
Has anyone heard back from CF superday?
interviewed on Wed, haven't heard back yet. I guess we will hear back today/tomorrow
Ok same. Hoping for today
still no news from CF Spd yet ...
Anyone heard back today?
Negative.
Has anyone heard anything today regarding CF sd?
got the offer call this morning
what timee was it?
Got call with offer
For capital markets?
CF
For Capital Markets?
Got CM offer call within last 2 hours
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Hi May I ask you how was ur DB capital Markets SPD? Do you ask very hard technical questions? Thanks a lot
Did anyone with offers get an email from HR yet?
got an email this morning tell me that I will be receiving an offer letter and an access code. Did you get your offer letter?
Same here
anyone hear back from first round CF Chicago?
how was the first round for Chicago?
it was good, good mix of behavioral and techs and multiple interviews
Anyone know when we might get the offer letter? I have only received an access code from HR
any idea how long it takes to hear back after a first round, still waiting on CF Chicago
Does anyone know when the second wave of first rounds and superdays will we held? I've heard they will start reviewing resumes again soon but have no clue when it will happen.
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Who told you? Do you know if they're early next week or later on?
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Have 2nd wave apps opened up?
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Any updates on nyc?
nyc apps opened up yesterday
Just did an online test for nyc today
If this the Situational Judgement Test it says in the email:
"Please note that the completion of this assessment is not mandatory and your performance on this assessment will not impact your application to Deutsche Bank."
How heavily does networking play into DB's recruitment? I spoke to one Director who is a school alum. Should that be enough or should I keep pushing?
confused… r thry recruiting juniors rn? isn’t it a bit late??? saw an email they’re still recruiting
They do a late second wave for 2024.
Did anybody else already get a rejection email? Disappointed tbh
Whattt that’s crazy! For what office and position??
I applied on Tuesday and got rejected on Sunday... I hope it's a glitch because I checked the Yello portal and it still says "Applied". It was for both positions at the NYC office posted and the one at the SF office.
Anyone know when interviews are expected to be sent out?
Any NY first rounds?
Has anyone received a first round w o networking?
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This next wave of DB that just opened up is their last main 'catch all' type of round. They begin screening resumes usually a week into August, then first rounds go out at the end of August/beginning of September. Super days are usually scheduled around the second week of September, or a little bit later if needed. Generally, the capital markets division moves just slightly slower than corporate finance, so take that into consideration.
Thanks! Where’s the source from?
I’ve gone through the process before and have a few buddy’s at DB rn.
The timeline that I mentioned above might off a week or so, really depends on HR. But it’s a good rough outline
Anyone do yesterday’s SF TMT IB superday?
Yeah offers are out
PM me
When did you hear back and how? Did the interviewers call you?
When was your first round?
last tuesday (07/18)
have you heard back yet?
how technical were the first rounds/superdays?
Does your applications say applied or application submitted?
Hi! I have three questions, any help is greatly appreciated:
1. I applied yesterday (target and diversity). Am I too too late or is there still a chance?
2. How technical is the first interview?
3. Should I do the assessment? Has anyone who hasn’t done it gotten offers?
Thanks!!
Don't think Ny has sent out first rounds yet, but you definitely need to network to get into the process
Thank you for you help! Would you say it’s impossible to advance through the process without networking? And is it too late to start networking now? I know I’m late, but I am willing to put in the work.
I'm pretty sure it's still not too late, the first rounds for NYC have not gone out yet (I think), maybe they did but I am expecting a response email. Everything seems to be slow this month (which is normal apparently), including the process for other banks.
Networked but have not received any communication other than that
Has anyone heard anything thus far?
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As in for a first round interview? In that case I have not heard back yet.
Don't think they have gotten back to anyone yet
I spoke with a recruiter on Tuesday, and they mentioned that we should expect to hear back this week or the next regarding the selection for a first-round interview.
if u don't mind me asking, was this for a specific office?
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