Modelling - OID and other minute points
In a timed modelling test for a recruiting process are you expected to model all nuances given in the model (e.g. OID created etc.?). Seems to me it'll take a heck of a lot extra time and has a very nonconsequential influence into the actual answer. I was thinking of just noting it into the model but not actually working it all the way through. Any insight on best practices much appreciated
You’ll know in the prompt what they are looking for. If they don’t mention OID, DTL etc no need to add them.
One thing that helped me deal with timed situations where they asked for a lot of details is 1) practice 2) naming cells. Like for the interest rate on the TL, id name it “TLInt” or something along those lines so I could type the formula quicker without having to jump around for the right cell reference. I used this for a lot of things (maybe a little too much) like TL amort, taxes, min cash, entry and exit multiples etc.
Saved me a ton of time
Thanks - was this for PE associate recruiting? Do you necessarily need to add if it's mentioned in the prompt or is some of it also to test if you can prioritize? Some of these things literally barely make a difference in exit value
Any other opinions / experiences?
If it’s in the prompt, then they want to see you implement into the model. A fair bit of the associate role is modeling minutiae that may or may not have a material influence on returns
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