2 Phone Interviews Same bank Different Positions, What should I do?
Hey guys I need some help in analyzing this situation and coming up with right move. So I had a phone interview with the hiring manager last week regarding a position in commercial banking and he won’t get back to me till next week because he’s on vacation. Today I got a call from a recruiter from the same bank for a completely different position in a different sector. I don’t want to hurt my chances getting called in for an interview and playing both sides of field especially since it’s the same bank what should I do? Thanks in advance!
Interview, it won't hurt and banks usually don't care if your interviewing for different positions at the same bank
When I was in school there used to be certain banks interviewing for a bunch of different positions in adjacent rooms on the same day. You'd probably, for convenience, schedule them back-to-back, so they'd often see you walk out of another interview into theirs.
If they ask, tell them that this postion is the one you really want. If they don't ask, don't worry about it.
There's nothing wrong with exploring different roles within the same firm, particularly if you spin it as being committed to that firm but doing your best to find your niche.
I had 3 different interviews and 2 different superdays for the same bank
Yeah. I had superdays in different divisions with the same firm in the same month in the same accelerated process. It's not normally a red flag.
Interview for both IB and S&T at the same bank? (Originally Posted: 11/12/2014)
Hi guys! I applied for both IB and S&T summer analyst at the same bank through my school's system. I got first-round on-campus interviews for both, and I am not sure how I should deal with this situation. Should I turn down one interview and just interview for the other? Or interview for both? Thanks!
As long as you are prepared to answer a question that demonstrates a genuine interest in both, I don't think it should be an issue.
If anything you could spin it as you're interested in finance but not exactly sure what you want to do; however, you really like the people and the culture at the firm, which is why you applied and are lucky enough to be interviewing for both.
FT interviewing with multiple Industry Group at the same bank (Originally Posted: 01/04/2011)
I had a first round interview yesterday for a FT position in the consumer group of a lower tier BB and a VP in the FIG group reached out today asking if I would like to have an interview. I spoke with HR about 3 weeks ago and I just graduated in Dec. and apparently this BB has need for analysts ASAP. Can I go forward with the FIG interview even though I interviewed for another group yesterday? I would obviously like to keep ALL of my options open, but do not want to rub anybody the wrong way. Thanks.
Instead of posting on this online forum, you would be better served to let the other group know about your situation and see what they think. Most likely, they will have no problem with you interviewing with multiple groups, it's a free country and you're trying to get a job. Just make sure you let them know now and be professional instead of blindsiding them 3 weeks from now when they give you an offer.
Go for it. Off cycle hiring is all ad-hoc. No formal process.
boy, would i like to know which bb has a need for analysts asap...
If everything goes well with one of the groups, I can send you the other groups info.
Yummy leftovers here they come.
shortmycdo, it would be my pleasure to take your sloppy seconds - good luck with everything, hope it works out!
Interviewing for Multiple Groups at the Same Bank?!?!? (Originally Posted: 05/16/2007)
For full time, can you interview with different groups without the bank ever knowing or should you just focus on just interviewing in 1 group. So for example if you have contacts in both the Investment Banking Divisions and the Asset Management Division at the same bank, is it possible to tell each of those groups that you are interested in them and interview for both of them and then choose the one you get?!
If you filled out the same application with teh same details it should be fine.
If on the other hand you used a different email address to apply for the other position theyw ill probably find out. Then they may kick you out of the process.
Yeah but I am saying is it bad to tell both groups that you want to interview with them? Like especially if you are getting the interviews through contacts?
Both groups are in the know about the fact that you are interviewing in another group. They will ask you about your reasons, so be easy.
I would say if you have contacts at both....interview with the group you want most first. Then, wait a few weeks and try the second group. This could add a little more credence to any story you have of why you're interviewing for both (and give yourself the best chance at your #1 choice).
most banks want you to pick soley one area. they want you to know where you want to work (regardless if you worked there yet) and the exact position and why. by you showing you want to work in two areas, it may be seen as a negative. again, it depends on the culture of the bank.
I know a guy who got offers in IBD and asset management within the same BB firm. He had an option of picking either. I do not think it is the norm, but there has been precedent.
some BB firms are cool with you're interviewing for different positions. Citi is one of them i believe. if you're going to interview in different areas at other firms you need to be forthcoming with the information as they will find out eventually. you would also need a good story as to why.
i'd stay away from it and if you can't make a decision interview IBD at one firm, and S&T at another.
Any other info on this one? Hoping to do sales or IB over the summer, not sure how to go about apps.
The only two BB banks that do not mind you interviewing with multiple divisions are Goldman and Citi. For the rest, it's a negative.
I agree. You have to pick one or the other. Do your research and you'll have a better idea what's better for you. They are pretty different.
Interviewing w/ several groups of the same bank (same day/location)? (Originally Posted: 01/12/2010)
One of the BB that recruits at my school posted SA opps for 3 different groups/offices. I was able to get 1st rounds for all 3 different groups. I'll be having interviews with all 3 groups all at my school's career center soon and was wondering if there's anything I should be wary and be careful of not doing. I've never had this exp before so I'm a bit paranoid. Thanks.
Definitely don't lie about having interviews with the firm's other groups/offices. There's no need to feel like getting interviews with all 3 groups is wrong in any way. It would be very easy to get caught in the lie. They may compare interview schedules beforehand, talk about the people they've interviewed when they're having lunch, or see you in the waiting area. In fact, getting invited to interview by other offices at the same firm makes you seem even more like a very hot prospect.
If the interview(s) are going really well, they may ask where else you are interviewing. In that case you can tell them you're talking to a few of the other offices about the same position. Don't volunteer this information otherwise because you'll look obnoxious.
Don't tell one office that they are your first choice unless you want to immediately kill your chances with the other offices. Focus on selling your skills & experience as a candidate for that position. Make sure you've got your story about why you're a great fit for the job and avoid these very common mistakes: Interview Mistakes Bright People Make - http://bit.ly/il1aV. If you make it to the next round with 2 or more of the offices, they'll start to switch to sell mode and you can figure out which office might be best for you.
Good luck
I'm in the same situation.. but my friend told me that he couldn't have 2 superday interviews with both IBD and S&T. Apparently, S&T wanted him but IBD wanted him more, so S&T MD couldn't do anything about it. Is this normal?
Does anyone know whether each group sends rejection emails separately? I just received 2 identical rejection emails, but they didn't specify the group name. Does that mean the 3rd one is still pending?
Don't read too much into it and just wait and see -- divisions have different recruiting schedules so it's safe to assume they are still deciding.
For future reference, if you don't know what part of the bank you'd like to be in, a negative effect of applying to all positions is that you will look unfocused. And especially in this market where some applicants are dead sure of what they want, recruiters will more often than not choose someone who is qualified + a good fit over someone who is qualified + not sure of where they fit.
Take this with a grain of salt. If you do well at two or more interviews at the same bank, the recruiters of all divisions will commonly talk and decide where you fit in best.
Usually for BB, you can do multiple 1st round with different divisions, but can only pick one superday even if you are invited back for multiple superdays held by different divisions. The choice is up to you.
Interviewing for multiple branches of the same bank (Originally Posted: 12/10/2010)
Background: Junior, prior banking experience, 3.6 GPA, semi-target. Seeking SA.
I have the opportunity to interview for the branch of a top tier bank in their regional office. However, I am much more interested in working in New York. The problem is I haven't actually received an offer to interview in NYC and there is no guarantee that I will. I don't want to lose a sure thing, so is it possible to interview at both places? If I were to get dinged at the regional (not because of qualifications, but because I didn't persuade them why I wanted to work at the regional vs NYC), will this make me ineligible for an offer at the NYC office? Is it frowned down upon to interview at both?
Thanks for your help.
You didn't get an offer from the bank where you were a SA?
Sorry I wasn't clear. I am a junior seeking SA.
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