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Turning a rejection into an offer?
After my onsite interview with an expert network, i didnt receive an offer. I was at a funeral the day before my interview, and the next day during the interview i definitely felt off and came off as passive and indecisive. Also I didn't mention the family funeral during the interview or in my...
Got a great offer, should I keep interviewing with other firms?
Hey guys, After months of prepping and interviewing I finally got an offer I really wanted (shoutout to WSO for the guidance). It's a SA position at my favorite EB and I am really looking forward to starting this upcoming summer. I will be accepting the offer over the weekend, but at the same time I...
Interview Style by Firm (MBB)
Hi! Curious; how does the interview process differ by MBB firm (style-wise) and what do each of them look for in undergrad hires in context of the interview? Thanks!
WSO Consulting Materials + Video-Conference Interview
Hello I have a 1st round scheduled in January. 3 Quick questions; -How good are WSO's prep materials? -My plan is to go through "Crack The Case" (I've been told that it teaches the frameworks quite well but is lacking when it comes to practice) and then "Case In Point" (I've been told that it is...
Is this a phone interview or networking call?
I recently networked with a MD of a small IB firm and was told to reach out to an analyst regarding summer opportunities. Response back included, "Let’s have a phone call this week to get acquainted and I can provide more detail on the internship program." Should I expect this to be an interview...
Research Question (PLEASE HELP)
Hello There, I'm a college student doing a research paper on Investment Banking and also because that's the career I want to go in for. My research paper is about gender inequality in the investment baking world. I have some question I would like to ask, Men and Women are welcome to answer. It would...
How long after final round to hear back from lateral position?
I was wondering how long or if I should expect to hear back after a final round for a lateral analyst position I had a week and a half ago? I interviewed on the phone initially then I was called in for a first round, where I met with a VP/Director/analyst. That same afternoon, after the first round,...
Optiver IT Operations Interview
I am interviewing for an IT Operations job at Optiver . I passed a test and a phone screen and now they have me reading a book about derivatives and are going to ask me questions about it over Skype. Has anyone had a similar experience and know what I can expect?
Anyone else had this type of first-round interview experience?
I had a first-round phone interview with one of GS /MS for SA IBD . It was with a 2nd-year analyst that was set up through HR. The issue is that it was so conversational that I have no idea if it was actually a real interview. It was more informational than anything. This is how it went: - Interview...
CIT Analyst - October 23rd - Has anyone heard
Just wondering if anyone who attended the CIT Analyst Day on October 23rd has heard back. Thanks
Tishman Speyer Analyst Interview help
Hey fellow monkeys, I have an interview lined up with Tishman for their analyst program (after Undergrad). What do you think are "must know" topics that they will test me on? Also how would you answer the dreaded "if i gave you 100Million $, what would you do with it" question? I am very thankful...
Corporate Development Interview Process
Hi, I was curious what the interview process for corporate development typically entails. I see sometimes there is a modeling test, sometimes not. Typically is the modeling test accretion /dilution, building a stand-alone operating model, or something else? How does the process differ from others...
Interview Question: What else did you work on during the internship
So during an SA ib interview when the interviewer was looking at my resume, he pointed at an internship and asked, "What else did you work on during the internship?" How should you answer this question? I was pretty confused, because I listed all of the most important work I did on my resume...
Hancock Capital Management
I have an interview coming up for a full-time position. I can't find too much about the company and I was wondering if anyone could provide some info on the firm. All info / help is much appreciated. Thanks
UBS Superday advice
Hello WSOers, I have scored a superday with UBS wealth and was wondering if you guys had any superday experience insights to add to how I am prepping. I am putting together 5 work challenges stories, nailing my two minute 'about me' speech, keeping updated with the markets, and using a guide from...
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Current Capital LLC
Hey, I recieved an invite to interview with them. Does anyone know anything about them? they seem to be an MM firm.
BULLSHIT Interview Questions
"What are your 3 greatest weaknesses?" "What is your personal 'beta'?" "If you were an animal, what would you be?" "What's the riskiest thing you've ever done?" Why do bankers ask these questions? Is it just because they're killing time and don't know what else to ask? Do these actually tell you...
Buy-Side Interview Questions
Hey guys, just had an interview for a firm and was asked a series of technicals, most of which i got right except for one. My mind went blank, but looking in hindsight, I think I could've answered it right. Here it is: You have an investment in 2 restaurants, one pays you a royalty and you own the...
First Round Case Interviews with McKinsey and Bain
Hey guys, I am a senior at a Public University which I think is a target and I have just found out that I got a first round at McKinsey and another at Bain and another at Accenture . I have recently started practicing cases - maybe 10 in total - and I am really awful at them. Any tips on how to...
Corporate Development Interview for a Top Aerospace & Defense Company. Please Help
Fellow Monkeys, I have an interview coming up for a corporate development role with a large aerospace & defense company (Lockheed, Boeing , United Tech, General Dynamics) and would appreciate any insight on what to prepare for in terms of potential questions or skills tests. To give you more...
What can I do to prepare for a trading interview I am completely unqualified for in one day?
I have one and a half days to prepare for an interview for a sales/trading internship position. They invited me to interview (I presume) because I got a good score on the Bloomberg Aptitude Test (and maybe because I also have a small stock portfolio). However, I am not really qualified for this job...
Prudential Capital Group Assessment Test
I have to take an assessment test from Prudential . It says do no prepare and answer honestly. Is this just a behavior/personality test? If so anyone have any Idea what kind of questions they ask? I have an OCR interview with them soon.
Real Estate Acquisitions/Asset Management Interview
Fellow Monkeys, As a junior, I will be interviewing with two REITS for either Acquisitions or Asset Management. I believe that I am most interested in Real Estate Investment Banking out of college. I did equity research this past summer, and I believe that it is important to get some exposure to...
Eaton Vance ER Interview?
Title pretty much says it. I have an upcoming interview with Eaton Vance for full-time ER and was curious if anyone has interviewed with them. WSO Company Database was pretty weak on EV . Posting in Asset Management because it is buyside.
Tiaa Cref / PREI
Does anyone have any experience interviewing for an investment analyst position at TIAA CREF Global Real Estate and Prudential Real Estate Investors? What to expect? Will the interviews be technical? And if so, how technical?
Houlihan Lokey FAS interviews and salaries
BB Interview - Dinged Due to Internal Candidate?
Got an interview by dropping my resume online. Passed my phone screen with HR. They asked for my availability for an in-office interview but no response after 3 days. Just heard back that an internal candidate is interested in the position. They're interviewing this person first and they won't...
Interview Question: "What is an Investment Bank?"
A common interview question is "What is an investment bank?" or "What does an investment bank do?" How do you prefer interviewees answer this question? Do you want just a high level overview, or extreme detail?
College senior looking at HFs. Wondering what interviews are like?
So I've done BB interviews and generally know it's the standard first rounds about fit, followed up by a couple of more rounds where they ask you about a few technicals like what's going in the markets, give me a stock pitch, and maybe some finance. My campus is a target for the finance industry,...
Real Estate Investment Sales Analyst Interview
Hi Everyone, Next week, I have an RE IS Analyst Interview w/ a major firm (CBRE/JLL/Eastdil). I was wondering if anyone has had experience either as the interviewer or the interviewee with this type of interview. If so, any light shed would be greatly appreciate. Things that I would expect would be...
Help with Case Study Interview
(Please move the topic if it's in the wrong topic forum) This upcoming Saturday, I have an interview for an on-campus student-run consulting group that does specialized consulting for businesses across the city where I'm from. I got an email saying that the interview will be a case study (probably...
Out-of-the-box interview question
I recently interviewed for a 1st year analyst position at a middle market bank. I got a asked a question that came a bit out of left field, and I was hoping to see different approaches to answering odd questions like these. The question was: How would you do a DCF analysis on yourself? Thanks.
Who has been in the decision room before?
Can anyone who has been on the other side of the interview process talk about the feedback interviewers usually have in the interview debrief? What is the consensus on a top candidate who is given an offer? What is the consensus on a poor candidate?
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PE Investment Memo Examples?
Fellow monkeys: Does anyone have an example of a PE investment memo that they can share? Ideally, I'd like to see one from a prior case study when you guys went through buy side recruiting. If nothing else, can someone give me an outline of some of the most relevant topics that I should hit upon...
Phone call with Director
Hey all, I messaged a director at a large bank through LinkedIn and he agreed to have a call with me. I asked for a quick call but then when setting it up he mentioned that it'll be around 30 minutes. I know to usually treat these calls as interviews, but this seemed pretty long and had me thinking...
Barclays IBD - FIG
What is the general perception of Barclay's FIG group? I am in the middle of interviewing for a few BBs and looking to enter into FIG . I understand it may be a specialized industry, but I really enjoyed my experience over the summer and want to continue working in that field (summered at a MM firm...
Screwed up all the internship interviews at BB banks
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JPM Mobility Interviews
Has anyone received offers from the mobility superday at JP Morgan for internships nextyear?
Better Interview Prep Reading: McKinsey Valuation or Rosenbaum & Pearl's Investment Banking
Which would be more useful to read as I prep for full time interviews this fall? Maybe something else? McKinsey Valuation or Rosenbaum & Pearl's Investment Banking
No "on the job" modeling experience
So I am currently in MATS with a big 4 and have been interviewing with I-banks and some small PEs lately. One (not surprising) question I always seem to get is about my experience with financial modeling. I have a lot of schooling on the subject from my graduate studies and I have done my own...
Affinity Equity Partners
Have a first round interview with Affinity Equity Partners for Australian office. Anyone interviewed with them and have any insights into what they are after specifically?
Question regarding EBITDA
Somewhat stumped by this question – What adjustment do you make to an EBITDA calculation for a retail company? Could anyone provide some pointers? Also, what are some other relevant EBITDA adjustments for other sectors?
OK to keep interviewing while background check is pending
I received an offer in writing from a BB and the background check is taking a long time (going into week three), because I lived abroad for a few years. As a result, my start date has been pushed back one week. A tech firm contacted me last week to interview for a position that I applied to prior to...
Acceptable to call HR to ask for tips?
Have an interview scheduled as HR called to ask my availability. Will consist of one 1v1 interview with a senior person of the department and then after a 1v1 with HR. Could I call back and ask HR on the best way to prepare myself for both interviews or would this be seen as me being stupid and...
a story and a question
Hello, I remember my very first job interview—it was for Cutco and Vector Marketing. I remember the whole process like I remember the amount of calories in a can of diet Sprite—easily. A friend of mine had referred me to the branch nearest to my house, and within a week I had a scheduled in...
Studying for interviews with no technical knowledge?
Hey guys, Through networking, I've been able to find a connection at a BB willing to connect me with HR, and said he could get me in touch with a recruiter to do a screening. I just finished my freshman year at a non-target with >3.8 GPA, but have no technical knowledge because I'm just finishing up...
Private Equity Fellowship
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FlowTraders Phone Call?
I have a call with a recruiter at this firm coming up this week, sounds like it's just going to be a short fit interview, and more information about their interview process. Does anyone have any experience with them? Or their interview process, at least? Thanks in advance for any insight.
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