First Interview - Need Help!

This week, I received a call from one of the Swiss-based BB IB. They want me to fly to London for the first-round interview. The interview is scheduled appr. in one month

For the whole week I was arranging my visa etc. Since I live in a non-target country, it takes a lot of time. What I have: a non-target country, one of the best universities in that country (BA hons + MA), MA degree from a good European university, CFA 1 passed and fluency in two languages.Plus, I have an working experience^ 2 years in commercial banking.

So what are my chances? what do these interviews actually require?

I applied in 5 BB, and to the moment received one refusal and one call.

4 Comments
 

LOL--now we have "non-target" countries!!!

Sounds like you are a great candidate. Many banks inclding Swiss i-banks love internationals.

Interview process in London differs than in America/Asian areas.

Suggest you look at London based ibtalk for info on AC and interview process.

Hope that helps.

 

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