Phone Interview for ML PWM - First interview ever
Before you throw shit at me, yes I have searched this topic
I have a phone interview coming up with I believe a VP for a regional Merrill Lynch headquarters. I'm applying for wealth management as all freshman do and was wondering what to expect from the interview. He hasn't said much about the position being particularly competitive but let's assume it is. There isn't much of a competitive air from this guy and it seems to be more about what I am interested in, etc. but I would like some insight from people who have been in a similar situation. Since it is for wealth management should I real over their website and know exactly what they do?
Sorry if I sound retarded but this is my first interview ever
And I posted this here instead of in asset management because I know many of you have had these types of PWM internships.
Did one of these back in the day and it was very laid back, screening type call. Just asking about your background, interests, why you want want to intern etc... nothing technical. Make sure to have some questions for the interviewer too in case he asks you for questions.
Yeah it will be entirely behavioral I would think. They don't expect much, especially since you are so young. just be prepared for a behavioral phone screen, and be able to show your interest in the position and in finance as a whole.
Just try to have a general idea on the markets too...that's the only remotely technical thing you'll have a chance of getting.
All fit questions...maybe read the WSJ for the next few days but should just be tell me about yourself type stuff.
Yeah that's what I expected. Anything that is particularly good or bad to say? Is just having my "story" ready to go good enough? Would I look like a douche/phony if I talked about specific products/services at ML and why I want to work there, etc. I mean obviously I want to work there but just saying I'm interested in wealth management, finance, etc. doesn't seem enough.
Where is this ML?
PM me, OP.
done
Thanks for the responses. After the interview, would it be too pushy to ask when I will hear back?
thanks guys, got the gig
^ Congrats, bro. Knew you were gonna get it.
haha yeah thanks
Phone Interview for ML PWM - Better perspective (Originally Posted: 02/25/2012)
Hey guys. I posted this in ibanking bullpen but thought you may be able to give a better perspective.
I have a phone interview coming up with I believe a VP for a regional Merrill Lynch headquarters. I'm applying for wealth management as all freshman do and was wondering what to expect from the interview. He hasn't said much about the position being particularly competitive but let's assume it is. There isn't much of a competitive air from this guy and it seems to be more about what I am interested in, etc. but I would like some insight from people who have been in a similar situation. Since it is for wealth management should I real over their website and know exactly what they do?
Sorry if I sound retarded but this is my first interview ever
not again... just use the search function... you will find 50+ asking the exact same question. I will sum it up though, it will be very brief and 99% fit questions, why ML? why PWM? blah blah
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