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RBC Summer Analyst Program 2022
Does anyone have any insight into RBC's Capital Markets Summer Analyst Program? More specifically their Municipal Finance Summer Analyst Program or what the interviews are like? Any info would be greatly appreciated
Jefferies 1st Round Non-target
Does anyone have any insight on Jefferies' first-round interview for the NY generalist summer analyst spot? How technical can they get and how many technical questions should one expect? Thanks!
Interview Question: "Prove to me that you are smart"
This is an actual question I got and completely f'd up the answer... How would you go about answering this question? It seems like a lose lose scenario. If you answer it seriously, by explaining your high GPA/relevant experience then its a really boring answer and you might even come off as really...
Fired from Goldman, now I have an interview
Hi All! So, long story short, I was fired from Goldman a couple years ago. It was my first job out of college, I was immature and I got caught in a stupid white lie. Nothing that would effect clients or bottom line or anything like that- basically I said I'd be in office, but I worked from home when...
Advice for Bank Job
Hi guys, I go to a school that is ranked 45-40. I have had two real estate internships and I want to break into banking. I went from a 2.87 gpa for my first 2 years to 3.27 gpa that I round to a 3.3 on my resume. I am not qualified enough for an analyst position realistically, even though I am very...
Equity Research - Interview Questions
Please check out WSO's free Equity Research Interview page for an in-depth guide to acing your ER interview. Positions in equity research are available for seasoned professionals and new hires. New hires out of school will start as research associates and move up the chain to a research analyst...
Blackstone Private Wealth Solutions (PWS) Interview
Hi, I'm a junior from a non-target and landed an interview with BX PWS, coming up this Friday. I haven't researched much into this group so would really appreciate if anyone can share what they know about Blackstone 's PWS division and/or know what I should prepare for the interview. Thanks!
JPM Video Interview Deadline (CIB Sophomore)
Hey WSO , I just received an invitation for a video interview with JP Morgan 's CIB Summer Analyst program. I'm not exactly sure when the deadline for submission is since there was never an actual email date. Does anyone know when the next superday would be and potential deadlines? Also, as a...
Analyst Interview Questions - Blackstone Real Estate Asset Management
Hey guys, very new to posting on this site. I have an upcoming 1st round interview for an Analyst position within Blackstone's Real Estate Asset Management group, and I'm wondering if anyone with past experience has any tips on how to stick out as a strong candidate. I have been preparing the...
Studying Abroad Fall Semester: OCR and Phone Interviews
My apologies in advance if parts of my question seem repetitive to what's already on this forum, but I'm hoping for some advice from those of you who've been in the same situation as I really am quite stumped right now. I'm a rising Junior at a target with OCR . If it matters at all in this context,...
Lateral Hire: Passed the take home Case Study - Now What?
I have been in the work force for about a year (2015 grad) and am seeking to move laterally into an analyst position within the restructuring group at a well respected boutique. I participated in a phone screen and was asked to complete a take home case study a few weeks later. A few days after...
How would you answer? - Interview Question
You can prepare for hours and days for important interviews, but it's possible to be presented with a question which you don't know the answer to. When this happens, what's the best way to answer? For example, I was presented with the following scenario: "You have 50 black and 50 red balls, and 2...
Looking for interview partners (MBB interview in ~2 months)
Hi guys - looking for partners to case with (can also give cases as well), would appreciate some of your help. PM if interested!
Which interview guide to get?
I have just finished my masters degree and I am landing interviews with hedge funds and investment management firms. The issue is I keep fucking up the competency/ fit questions . I struggle with questions like, "What is your greatest weakness?" Etc... Which is the best interview guide for this? I...
Stephens Inc Investment Banking Associate Phone Interview and Modeling Exercise
Just wanted to know if anyone can share experience on their investment banking associate phone interview with Stephens Inc . I have a phone interview tomorrow. Surprised I even made it that far. I'm worried about the financial modeling exercise I have to do after the phone interview is done. Anyone...
The 24 Interview Lessons I Learned on the Way to Getting My First Full Time Job
Hello all, I was suddenly grabbed by an idea to write down the lessons I learned from the ten interviews across seven different positions and 6 different companies I attended in the past 2.5 months on the road to my first job out of university. I started brainstorming in rough chronological order by...
Goldman SSG Growth Equity Investments
Hi everyone, does anyone have information on GS SSG ? Any good readings regarding investments in Africa?
Networking for Nothing?
So everyone always talks about the importance of networking, But it seems that most SA recruiting happens with a group of Analysts/Associates sifting through hundreds of resumes and making an interview pile. So, from what I understand, the only way networking helps is if you happened to network with...
Interview Summer Internship Morgan Stanley
Hello, I have a 1st round phone interview tomorrow for a summer internship, S&T at Morgan Stanley in London, and a VP is going to interview me. What should I expect concerning the type of questions ? More technical than motivational or the opposite ? I'm also an intern at a structuring desk...
Optiver Interview Process?
Hi, So I passed the online numerical arithmetic test for Optiver (by the skin of my teeth!) and now I have a phone interview for a campus hire execution trader position coming up soon. I've been told it's an " informational interview " with HR, from what I've gathered it's also something of a...
Insight on AGC Partners?
I have an upcoming interview at AGC Partners. Can anyone tell me more about them or what to expect? The couple old threads about them aren't very helpful.
got invited to interview and was rejected immediately due to visa sponsorship
Hi all, Does anyone have an experience that the company doesn't dissuade international applicants to apply in the job description (and they also have records of sponsorship in the past) and then u got dinged when they invited you to first round interview and asked you to confirm that you won't need...
1st round Credit Ratings firm interview, what should I expect?
Got an interview for a "big 3" ratings firm, what kind of questions should I expect? Technical or mainly fit? Background: applied sciences, 3.9/4.2 GPA, interested in finance but probably lack the technical knowledge compared to business/finance majors! Any help/opinions welcome!
Hitchwood Capital
I am having an interview next week for an analyst role at Hitchwood Capital. Anyone gone through their interview process (or Scout Capital’s). Any tips or pointers would be greatly appreciated!
How technical can first round interviews get?
I have an upcoming interview next week with a top BB and have been told that it will be highly technical. I feel solid on DCF , CAPM , WACC , Comps, and other more traditional SA interview topics. What are the chances it will get much worse than that ( LBO , Merger model, etc.)? What else could they...
Analyst interview question: price increases, what is affect on balance sheet (other than inventory, cash, RE)
Suppose you are a manufacturer of wooden chairs and that the price of wood goes up. What is the affect on the balance sheet OTHER THAN a change in inventory, cash, and retained earnings? What is it, and how does it change?
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...
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,...
Guidance on how to approach this weird situation
So a friend of a friend works at this hedge fund and agreed to help me out. He was very nice and gave me his contact info. We had a conversation via text about my resume, the position that I was interested in, and the other companies I was going to have an interview with and so on. Later-on he setup...
Advice / Tips On Preparing For FT Fixed Income / Equity Sales (S&T) Recruitment Over Summer
Didn't manage to land an SA gig in S&T ... Gonna bust my ass in preparing for the FT round over summer. I understand that it's a lot more difficult to land an FT gig with no prior experience, but I won't let these statistics stop me from trying. Could any insiders shed some light on how I should...
Question about interview and follow-up
Hi guys, i recently interviewed with a boutique firm (last thursday) and the interviewer said he will be in contact with me either this week or the week after to meet with his team... it's almost a week already, should I reach out to him? or should I wait till next week? Please give me some...
Hedge Fund Interview-Energy specific
Can anyone give me a brief rundown of what to expect in an interview for this firm or let me know if they have any experience with the firm. Thanks
potential merger interview question
I recently had a phone screen and was asked what I thought to be an interesting question, and I was wondering if anyone here had anymore insight into it. I was asked "what are some potential reasons a owner of a company might not be able to sell it to an interested party?" I had never really thought...
How To Make A Good First Impression
For anyone looking on how to make a killer first impression and get yourself a better job, this video I recently put together will get you there. This should help with networking events and first days on the job. I think it will help some of you nail the "fit" part of your interviews as well. Enjoy!...
Terrible interview follow up?
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Houlihan Lokey FRG 1st round interview - tips
Have a 1st round summer associate interview with HLHZ Restructuring soon and was wondering if anyone could provide any tips on what to expect (types of questions) and how to prepare (any specific guides/good books to check out)? Any help is appreciated
Fit/Behavioral Interviews - A Crash Course
A few weeks ago I finished interviewing for MBA consulting internships and wanted to capture some of my thoughts while they're still fresh. There are lots of good resources for case interviews available, but most of the truly great advice I received for behavioral interviews was from personal...
Stifel Financial Corp
I have a phone interview for an associate position at Stifel and I was wondering if anyone who works there could shed a little more light on the firm. What is the culture like? What are some standard interview questions? What kind of candidates are they looking for (skills, background, etc.)? Any...
Any non-target school members receive first-round interviews?
I finished applying for most roles at the end of November to ECM , just wanted to know when non-targets usually hear back from recruiters? Thanks a ton.
Morgan Stanely IBD Summer Analyst Asia
Has anyone heard back for second round interviews yet? I had mine almost two weeks ago and nothing yet so I'm beginning to think I haven't made it to second rounds. I'm Canada based, btw. Do firms usually tell you if they will not be pursuing you further or just let you hang there till you stop...
Write back to interviewer?
Still in the recruiting process. Had 3 interviews in the first round and I thought that I got a No in first one but did pretty well in the last two. I just received a "We are still reviewing feedbacks, blablabla" email while some of my friends received invitation to superday . Is it OK to reach out...
Advice on Credit Suisse IB First Round Interview
Hey guys, this is my first post on WSO . Just got notice for a first round virtual interview with CS on Tuesday. I'm interviewing for the summer analyst position. Anyone have advice specific to virtual interview? I was thinking that since I won't meet in person it will be less fit based with more...
Goldman Sachs Finance (Controllers) Interview Advice
Hey, I will be having an on-campus interview with GS for an internship in the Finance (Controllers) Division for this upcoming summer. I was wondering what I should expect from this first interview, with regards to questions: technical or behavioral? Also, could you share what specific types of...
Confused and tired: a junior applying for SA position
I am a junior at a semi-target school, with a 3.8 GPA, many extracurricular activities (president/exec board member of several organizations) and several financial internships (but no ibd internship). I have attended several diversity recruitment events early this year and started networking in...
Interview in another country - what to do?
Hi WSO , I'm an undergraduate in my senior year from Singapore, studying at a university in the USA. I've recently received an invitation to a first round interview with Citi for their cross-franchise Management Associate Program during my winter break. The problem is that they want to interview me...
Piper Jaffray IBD SA 2015
Hey all, Has anyone heard back from Piper Jaffray for IBD SA 2015? Also, does Piper Jaffray (and other MM firms) typically recruit earlier to avoid competition with BB firms? - My school's resume drop was due late October. Thanks in advance to anyone with info!
Merchant Banking Interview
Hey, I have an Merchant Banking phone interview coming up in a couple of weeks. Does anyone know what I should expect to be asked, aside from the basic "fit" questions? Thanks!
Do most female interviewers tend to pick less attractive other female interviewees?
Do you think it's generally true that female interviewers will most likely call back a less attractive/modest looking woman, than an atractive female? And do you believe that attractive female candidates have an advantage when interviewing with male HR? Any opinions? I'm asking this question because...
Wells Fargo Financial Analyst Program- Commerical Banking
Hello WSO , I wanted to give back a little bit by talking about the recruiting process I went through and the interview questions I answered. First Round I got an interview via OCR . Spoke with one associate level person in the tech banking group. Questions were mainly behavioral. Asked about group...
After On-Campus Recruiting Interview- Interviewer/HR Mgr. wants me to formally apply through the website?
After interviewing on campus with a mid-sized accounting firm, I received an email from the interviewer/ recruiting manager stating that she wants me to formally apply through the firm's website (even if she had my resume on hand and officially applied through my uni's career website) and to not...
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