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Investment Banking Internship Interview Question
I am a sophomore apply to local investment banks in my area. On my resume (which I have already submitted), I had that I was a business/econ double major. Unfortunately, I just found out my application was rejected from my business school. Should I get an interview, how can I handle this? Am I...
Elliott Management Intern Interview
Hey guys, I have an interview with Elliott for an MBA internship. Any insight into the process and what to expect? First round appears to be a phone call. Thanks in advance!
How to follow-up after a phone conversation - trying to get an interview
Advice for Asset Management Breaking Into Private Equity
Hey Guys, Wanted to get some advice as an Analyst at a Asset Manager ($1-5B AUM) trying to break into PE . I started applying this weekend and just got a call for a first round interview. However, I am a little worried because I have very little experience with real world valuation/modeling as my...
D.E. Shaw Corporate Development Summer Internship Interview
Has anyone gone through the DE Shaw Corporate Development summer internship Interview process? Any information regarding types of questions asked, specifically in the first round phone interview?
Qatalyst Partners Phone Interview
I have an interview for Qatalyst Partners next week. Two analysts will be interviewing me. Does anyone have any advice for how to prepare or what to expect? Would it be regular behavioral questions or intense technical questions, etc?
HELP - HR PROBLEM w/interview
Hey fellow Monkeys, I have a problem and could use some sound advice. Was contacted from a major BB (MS/ GS / JPM ) last week to schedule interviews for IBD SA . I replied with the times I was available, but since then no word from HR on my interviews. In addition, I followed up with HR stating that...
Investing Question During Interview
If asked during the interview if you had ever invested before, is it ok to say that you started investing in real estate in your teens during the Recession?
College Student Looking for Interview Candidate
Hey WSO! I'm a Freshman Finance major at the University of Maryland's Smith School of Business. For one of my courses I am required to find and interview someone who is in my desired professional career. Fortunately I am more than happy to participate in the assignment because I am interested to...
Interview question: when did you start investing? and what?
During one of my interviews (hedge fund analyst full-time), I was asked upfront if I ever invested money. I was a little surprised because it sounded like a personal question. Was that an appropriate question? I am a senior in undergrad starting a Master's program in Math soon. Do real estate or IRA...
Whats an absurd thing you did to get an opportunity?
Acceptable to ask HR on interview prep?
I have an interview coming up with a senior director followed by an interview with HR - is it completely ok to call up the HR and ask on what the interview will consist of etc or just refrain from this? Havent really found useful info online on how to prepare for the interviews at this firm.
Interview question: Why is this HF better than others?
Hi I have an interview coming, and this question will probably be asked. Obviously the answer depends on the HF , but what are the big differentiation factors of a HF? Thanks
Deloitte S&O first round rejection
Hello, I'm a junior at a large, public university, and I was trying to get an internship with Deloitte S&O. I was pretty shocked that I didn't get a first round; I feel like I had a solid resume and cover letter + 3.9 gpa.
HC Wainwright...FUCK THAT
Top 20 Best Interview Tips/Responses (very srs post)
Credits to an unknown author (found this stuff on a random FB page). Edit: looks like it's from www.thepoke.co.uk Enjoy. 1. Intro 2. Belching 3. Eye contact 4. Subtlety 5. Facebook photos 6. Interviewer's name 7. AppliCAN 8. Delegating 9. Leadership 10. Productivity 11. Confidence 12. Describe...
Is this still a good read to prep for banking interviews?
Investment Banking: Valuation, Leveraged Buyouts, and Mergers & Acquisitions By Joshua Rosenbaum
Interview for IB in Dubai...any advice?
Managed to schedule a phone interview with a Dubai-based shop. I've read everything I can on M&I and other resources, and have well-prepared answers for why IB and why MENA, but if y'all can suggest anything else to be prepared for that would be awesome. I'm assuming some of the more specific...
em junior trader interview on monday
i sent in my resume and the hr lady got back to me pretty quick so here i am. what can i expect in an em fx junior trader interview? i read up about the role so i am expecting to learn on the job from the bottom, i'll be doing everything like getting coffee or making print outs but i won't be making...
Written Assessment - Credit Analyst
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Accel Partners insights
I've an interview lined up with them next week. Does anybody have any insight regarding the Analyst/Associate role? How's your experience with them - work culture, career growth, environment, exit options, ...? I'm looking for a hard finance role (Financial Analysis, Modeling, Valuation, Investing,...
What to do after cold emails
I have been sending out a lot of cold emails recently and have got a phone call with an MD coming up. I do not have a lot of experience with networking and was wondering what I should be prepared to talk about. What are the dos and don'ts for this kind of " informational interview ". Is the ultimate...
Interview Question - Merger
Assume all-stock deal. If Company A has a P/E of 10x and it acquires Company B which has a P/E of 10x as well, the deal will have no affect. Easy. However, in an interview the interviewer asked me what would happen if Company A had no debt, while company B has 20% debt ratio. If Company A acquires...
Corporate Development Interview F500, any tips?
First time venturing out to the corporate world. I am interviewing with the Director of Corporate Development, wondering what kind of questions he will ask. Also, what are some good questions to ask him, Thank you guys, I'll give an update on what happens.
Same analyst interviewing me at different firm... how screwed am I?
I have a superday in a few days with a boutique. Problem is, one of the analysts that I will be interviewing with also interviewed me at a BB half a year ago. This guy absolutely hated my guts, called me incompetent during the interview for not being able to answer some technicals, told me I wasn't...
Odd question...
So I have my first Skype interview in 2 weeks for a summer analyst position at a Middle Market Investment Bank in Madrid. Since it is my first Skype interview, I am overanalyzing and overthinking everything. In my home office, where I will be interviewed, my bookshelf sits behind me and some of its...
Q: Why do you want to be an investor? A:?
So I have an upcoming informational interview /informal interview with a VP in my banks Private Equity group which I am trying to lateral into in the coming months. After speaking with an analyst in the group, he said one of the things this guy places a very high value on, is a candidates reasons...
How late is "too late" for a deal?
Hi all, If we wanted to talk about a deal in an interview, how late would be considered "too late" for the deal to have transpired. Is something from 4-5 months ago still as good as one that is happening now?
Hedge Fund Internship/Junior Associate Guidance
Dear fellow WSO Members, I am writing today regarding a summer internship position at a value-oriented hedge fund in Midtown NYC . I have an interview next week and it is for a full-time internship over the summer, as well as part-time during the school year. I have several years of experience,...
Commercial Banking Internship Interview
Hi everyone ! I have an interview coming up at Capital One for their Commercial Banking Summer Analyst internship. Any suggestions on what kind of questions I can expect during the interviews?
Analysis about deals
Hi all, Currently preparing for interviews. I believe we are expected to talk about a recent M&A transactions in-depth. Just wondering where can I find detailed information on say the recent Nokia / Alcatel deal? I tried dealbook but it doesn't give information about multiples paid etc. Many thanks!
Interviewing
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phone interview with fever? URGENT
Don't say these at interview
I have been doing a lot of interviews lately; some interviewees are just clueless. In finance, don't say these; they make you sound like bad working-class people who don't have a clue what is going on in this world. Also these lines remind me of stupid girls who live for the weekend. As you can see,...
Hoping to get into a top Wirebank as a Financial Advisor
Hey guys, I was already preemptively trying to learn things about being a Financial Advisor, and this website popped up over the past several days. I had my first phone interview today, and Im hoping to be joining soon.
need some job search advise/wisdom
Hi all, long time lurker first time poster here. A little background before my question. Brazilian economics undergrad student at the top target school in São Paulo, generally pretty good grades, well spoken, really interested in investment banking. I´ve tried to soak up all the great advise...
Interview stock picks
Just wanted some feedback. I have an interview coming up for a l/s equity hf with $10B in AUM. I have seen several posts that say its best to pitch mid-cap stocks for which the interviewer will be less familiar. I understand the logic here, but is it really that harmful to pitch large-cap stocks? I...
Should a student bring a pitch book to an interview?
My mentee has asked me if I think it is a good idea and/or proper to create a pitch book to use as a work sample in her investment banking interview . What is the consensus on this? Does it show good proactivity or is it too much? Thanks for your comments in advance.
Havent read a finance related book but follow news all the time
I havent picked up a book like ' Barbarians at the Gate ' and read it for myself due to time constraints(doing the CFA program right now) and now I am wondering what would be the best way to respond to this if this comes up in an interview. I have read Rosenbaum 's book but I was wondering how would...
S&P Ratings Interview
Hi everyone, I just got an interview with s&p for research assistant. Does anyone know anything about how the interview is like? I checked glass door already and would still like to see if anyone else had anymore information and type of questions they ask. Is it normal for a undergraduate to get...
BofAML IBD Non Core Superday
Has anyone been invited to the superday for IBD ? Had my first round last week.
A.T. Kearney Phone Screening with a Manager
Hello everyone! I will have a phone interview with a manager from A.T. Kearney next week - This is after I had one phone interview with HR. Do you know what kind of questions will be asked? Will there be a case or a market estimation question? Thanks..
How to explain "counsel out"?
Counseled out after almost two years at a top consulting firm (post-mba position). I am having a couple of interviews with other consulting firms (of similar prestige level). How do I explain that I want to join them? 1) If I tell them about being counseled out, what is the best way of doing it with...
Thank you letter after rejection?
Hey everyone, This is my first post. Just got told I didn't receive an internship at the BB I interviewed at yesterday. I thought it had gone really well, but I guess not. Is it worth it to write a thank you letter asking for advice going into future interviews? Also, I read somewhere that if the...
How to prepare for upcoming hedge fund interview?
I have an interview next week with the fixed income business of a well-known, $20B+ hedge fund. I will be gunning for a trading intern position during summer 2015. What kind of questions should I expect and how should I prepare for this ordeal? I'm currently reading Options, Futures and Other...
Metals & Mining Interview Question?
Can someone help answer these questions for M&M group? Why is CAPM bad to use for gold? Why P/NAV is better than most ratios? EV /Resources vs. EV /Reserves? Explain. What would you look at for valuing a mine? (Price of commodity, political risk, geo risk, etc)
D.E. Shaw Finance Associate Position Interview
Background: senior at a target school, econ major I was recently invited to a 30-minute phone interview with D.E. Shaw for the Finance Associate position. I was told to have pen and paper ready... What should I expect? I don't think they would make me do arithmetic problems over the phone since I...
DB Achieve Sophomore Program 2015
Did any of you guys hear back for an interview? I believe we're supposed to hear back soon but I didn't yet. Thanks in advance.
Networking with global Ibanking head at top BB
After a lucky break, I have a phone call scheduled in a week from now with a global head of investment banking at a top BB . I ran into him on accident and after talking for a bit he was very insistent that I get in touch with him in the future, and now a talk is scheduled. Previous posts have not...
HSBC ASSET&STRUCTURED FINANCE
Hi, im going to have the interview with HSBC structured finance graduate analyst programme. I've searched on glassdoor and there is no clues for this interview. Is there any one knows what can I expect to be asked during this interview? Thx a lot!
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