London based analyst - drug testing

Hey guys.

Wondering if a BB may drug test me as a new analyst starting in the summer in london??

If this does occur, what form will the test likely test? A hair test is the only one which could cause me any issues.

Looking for London based info!

Any help much appreciated ... looking to find out just how much I can enjoy my final summer off before the big bad world of work

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I am in NYC not London, but BBs will probably be the same across locations. Hair tests are extremely expensive and I've never heard of a BB requiring them. You should prepare for a urine test, which depending on the bank you may only have a few days notice.

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do you think there is any way of anonymously finding out for sure ..? Is that something I can ask HR for a definitive answer (not revealing my identity ofc)

 

have a friend who works there and wasn't tested, he is confident testing doesn't go on. Same mate also tells me to crack on saying there isn't any risk of testing ... I'm just too scared to gamble on it lol

 

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