Brokerage Drug Testing
Got offer at big brokerage for capital markets (JLL/CBRE/CW). Is there a drug test before getting hired? If so, what kind and what’s the setting?
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Based on the most helpful WSO content, drug testing policies at brokerages like JLL, CBRE, and CW can vary. For example, in a thread discussing HFF (another major brokerage), it was mentioned that while drug tests were specified in offer letters, they were not always conducted. Typically, if a drug test is required, it would occur closer to the onboarding date rather than immediately after signing the offer.
However, it's worth noting that some users have shared experiences where no drug test was conducted despite it being mentioned. The type of test (urine, hair, etc.) and the setting can depend on the specific office or region. If you're concerned, it might be best to prepare for a standard urine test, as that's the most common form of pre-employment screening.
Sources: REPE failed drug test, HFF Drug Test Summer Intern, Summer Analyst Drug Test, Drug Test for SA roles, Drug Tests for incoming SA/FT analysts in midst of corona?
If a brokerage was doing a drug test, it’d be to make sure you ARE doing drugs.
Glad this still holds up 10 year later
I've literally done drugs with my bosses back when I was a broker lol
I don't think you can in NYC
Well I mean the drugs you should be doing clear out in like 48hours. the ones that sharpen the skills keep you grinding.
By drug test you mean testing how big of a line you can rack ? CBRE requires you nail an absolute slug in the final round
I have been at all 3 but only got tested before internships, don’t think they do anymore
I got a drug test before joining one of the big brokerages. They gave me a few weeks notice that it would be coming, and then I got a call randomly one day saying I had 24 hours to come in and take it. Never got tested again after that.
forgot to specify- it was a standard urine test.
Was it at a lab or did they call you into the office?
3rd party lab
The front desk lady holds the cup
Lol, the few weeks notice definitely signals they don't care but want to make sure you have the discipline to quit whatever you're doing if needed and that you're not an addict.
Congrats on the offer! As for the drug test, it’s usually a standard urine test. But don’t worry, they’re not checking for any special substances like your secret stash of gummy bears or energy drinks. Unless you’ve been using your coffee addiction as a coping mechanism for your Excel spreadsheet nightmares, you should be good to go! Just avoid getting too creative with the “sample,” and you’ll be fine.
I've never been weirded out by an internet comment before.
Had a drug test for big brokerage ~10 years ago at a labcorp. Standard urine test you could easily cheat which I think is what you're asking...
It's kind of ironic seeing as how I was doing blow at a strip club with my MD and a client the 2nd week on the job.
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