Summer Analyst Drug Test
Can someone please describe the drug screening process of incoming summer analysts? There have been previous posts, however, I figured they are outdated as summer recruiting is always getting pushed up. Answers have been all over the place. I've heard December, 1 month before start, or anytime before you start...
Appreciate all advice about cleansing methods, playing it safe, when to stop etc... but **my question is about the drug screening process and timeline**. I'm more concerned with BB NY IBD SA testing but would also be useful to know about FT, different cities, divisions, etc.
1. How drug screening timelines differ within bulge brackets?
2. How timelines differ within divisions of finance (IBD, S&T, HR)?
3. Does a positive drug test for marijuana result in a rescinded summer anlayst offer, even if legal in state of residence? (Yes, I understand it's a federal crime).
Feel free to answer any or all questions, would be greatly appreciated.
JC
Hey John_Cena, sorry about the delay, but are any of these useful:
More suggestions...
If those topics were completely useless, don't blame me, blame my programmers...
I've done these at four different banks (for those who wonder why: 1 summer, 2 full-time and the 4th is a situation where I took an offer at a bank, including drug test, but got hired into another job during my garden leave).
Anyways . . all four were the same for me. They told me to find a Quest Diagnostics near me and get the test done within the next 3-4 days. These were all IBD (1 bulge, 1 MM and 2 boutique) but I highly doubt it would be any different for other divisions of the bank. Very formulaic process.
You can pretty much take it to the bank that a failed test will result in a rescinded offer. What I'm less sure of (but I'm sure somone here knows) is whether they even test for weed.
I was wondering lol - yeah usually Quest
Ever seen the show Atlanta (decent show about childish gambino)? Teacher gets drug tested. She prematurely assumes she fails and says sorry to the principal who says that they don't actually check the results. She gets canned anyway since she admitted.. NOT saying this is even remotely possible but just a scenario haha.
1) Usually anywhere between New Year and April/May
2) Unsure
3) Most likely
Overall, I doubt they will conduct a hair test for a summer analyst because it is more expensive. Normally, they only do that in other industries, especially related to Pharma.
Update: Heard from an incoming BB analyst that you get tested once before you start your summer internship. Usually happens between when school ends and before you start (May-June). The bank pays for it but you can schedule the test at your convenience during that period. I've also heard other WSO posts saying ~45 days prior to start.
Depends on the bank, my bank drug tests around March (3 months before start date), my other BB friend said HR said 3-4 months before they start working. Another BB friend of mine got tested a week before so it really varies.
Just lay off the greens starting from Feb/March and you should be good
Gotcha, thanks. Winter break did not do me well but my BB will test in May-June supposedly. If anyone is interested, PM me for name of the BB.
BB, not IB, but can confirm. We all (IB / S&T / CF) got urine tests about 3 to 5 weeks before starting (they give you a time frame you schedule it in, no earlier than 5 weeks out, no later than 3 weeks out from start date).
It is likely the same for all divisions (why test you AFTER starting or too far before starting?)
I'd be willing to bet a positive test COULD result in a rescinded offer, hell, they might not even check, just use it as an incentive to dissuade employees (like a parked empty police car on the highway).
I already had to complete a drug test for my summer position
Is this for US IB? care to share more
Not IB or really anything near that. F500
Question for anybody that's gone through the process: for incoming summer analysts, once the background check starts, does the drug test usually follow immediately after, or closer to the start date?
For my summer, they told us all on day 1 of the internship to get a test within the next week or so. But there was no background check for summer interns at that bank. If a bank is giving you a background check, the drug test is usually simultaneous with that (i.e. while they take a few days to look into your background, you have a few days to get the drug test)
For my summer, they told us all on day 1 of the internship to get a test within the next week or so. But there was no background check for summer interns at that bank. If a bank is giving you a background check, the drug test is usually simultaneous with that (i.e. while they take a few days to look into your background, you have a few days to get the drug test)
Timeline is late spring, can vary
Timeline is pretty much the same across divisions
A failed drug test of course results in an offer being revoked. Now, say you live in CA, very possible your employer doesn't test for THC, but if they do, you're done.
Drugs are for lames
Not BB but I have never been tested.
Also, if you fail a drug test not only do you deserve to lose your job, but you should be hung from a rope.
They give you a 3 month window and say you need to submit drug test results showing youre clean before you start. They do not want you to fail. This would be a headache for them. Dont smoke bud for 2 months. Blows my mind that this is even an issue for people starting their careers.
I was told “after 2019” it wouldn’t hurt to be in the loop with HR & your screener as well. I played the “I want to know timeline to see if it will effect school card” and they said after the turn of the year...which was somewhat helpful. I don’t do any drugs so I’m not worried but knowing when these things are helps in terms of not having to miss class for frivolous items like this. I would follow up with HR & always bring it back to school being the reason ..:ya know with (finals and midterms coming up)
Was at a MM this summer, no drug test
about a month starting before during the background check, you generally have a five day window. Be safe and lay off bud and anything else shouldnt be a problem in 5 days unless youre using heavy. its just a 5 panel test, not a GC/MS screen. If you are on a prescription you will get GC/MS'd though.
You shall not fear.
Being John Cena I am sure they won't be able to see shit.
Care to share more? I was told it would be a urine test....
I hear if you work at Jefferies, they actually teach you how to beat the test before making you take it.
Dude, you're screwed. The test is a simultaneous hair test, urine sample, mouth swab, and rectal exam. They also take some pubes for good measure. Second hand smoke is enough to trigger this thing- I know a guy who drove his buddy's car to the test. Guess what? His buddy used to hot box that car, and just driving it caused my friend to fail the test.
Time to start looking for a new internship.
Evidence that Big Business is finally cultivating a culture of ethics and morality. Huge win for the American people!
Had a drug test for lower level BB / upper level MM (RBC/Macquarie/Jefferies/UBS) before my 2018 IBD SA stint. Had to be urine tested at a Quest Diagnostics no further than two weeks away from our training start date.
Not sure about HR, but all front office roles had same time line.
Would imagine it would result in rescinded offer. Offer rates are already below 100%, this makes their job easier.
Is some pot worth sacrificing a career? Come on, dude.
Will the offer letter always specify that you will be drug tested? My letter just had generic language about a background/credit check, but nothing else. Unsure about whether that's standard or not.
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