I was wondering if there was any specific way to get a feel for bank/group culture? With everything being virtual, it's very hard to get a sense of what's truly going on. Every person from every bank says the same exact things.
Are there any specific questions I should ask? What should I do?
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You just gotta find the one honest analyst - I tell every prospect I meet how sweaty the shop is
Otherwise I think there was a post on litquidity which translated lingo (eg. ‘entrepreneural’) into their actual meanings
During a coffee chat I was asked what are some defining features of my team and then asked what the pros and cons of each were. Personally thought it was a good question and probably answered culture to an extent. For example, lean deal teams. Pro: getting a ton of experience and exposure. Con: likely to work more and have limited backup/coverage. Find a non aggressive way to ask about cons... when ppl are prompted to speak negatively this become clear
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