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Leveraged Finance Interview - Help
Curious on the technical and fit questions . Worked on a $200M+ secured credit facility recently(Revolver, Term Loan). What questions should I expect (deal pricing, intercreditor issues, reasons for lending , covenants , collateral analysis etc). What should I expect on modeling and technical side....
Hardest technical interview question + answer
Curious about the most difficult technical questions people have been asked. please provide answers (preferably correct) if possible. What are Technical Interview Questions? Technical questions typically follow after behavioral and fit interview questions such as: why this firm, describe an example...
Video Conference Interview
so I am having a video conference interview coming up. I have a few questions which I hope you guys would kindly help me sort out: - how do I greet my interviewer? No fake handshake obviously. but a wave saying hi? or should I stand up and run the risk of getting my head cut off i the video feed?...
HELP: Sales Summer Intenrship Interview Questions
Hi all, having a first round interview with Barcap Hong Kong sales coming up very soon. What questions should I be expecting? this is not a S&T position, only sales. Thanks!
dressing for an interview: wearing black?
I was just wondering whether it's ok to where a black suit in an interview.. Often black suits are cocktail-like type and in previous forums on wso , pple advised blue or dark grey but never black! :s Can anyone who's got more experience than me help on this ques?
Appropriate time to contact recruiter after final round interviews?
Hey everyone, I was just wondering how long after final round interviews is it appropriate to contact HR about offers. I was originally told I would be contacted Thursday afternoon/Friday (Thursday was my final round) about offers, but still haven't heard back from them yet. Would e-mailing them...
FEMALES: what to wear to an interview? HELP!
I was shopping today for a good skirt suit and since I am on a tight budget but want something fitted I went to Express (they have suits for around $250). I bought a light gray skirt suit with light navy pinstripes. It fits me very nicely but: 1) Is light gray a good color? 2) It's striped - should...
Next move?
During my superday at a BB i-bank, I had an especially constructive interview with a VP who grilled me on both fit and technical, but was very personable and I felt I hit it off with. He replied to my follow-up thank you email, which I thought was unusual seeing that most interviewers don't, and...
CS IBD superday
Hi Guys, Just wondering how I should prep for the CS IBD SA superday ? How superday conducted and How I should prepare for it?? Any suggestions would be great!!!!
verbal reasoning test
Hi! do you know where I can get free practice tests for verbal / reasoning sections online? Ive never been through verbals before; are they much more complicated than numerical tests??
Interviewing for positions you don't really want
I'm relatively early in college and have had 0 off-campus interviews, and I was thinking about interviewing for positions I don't really want just to build that experience. Doing mock interviews with people you already know well just doesn't work. I realize it's not nice etc, but I guess from a...
Which Price multiples to use for particular industry
Hi Guys, I am wondering what are important price multiples for different industries (for example, for consumer retail, what would you use? P/E, P/Sales, P/B, EV / EBITDA , P/CF)?? I had this one in my interview with a BB and couldn't figure out which multiple is best.
Interview Question - Semiconductor Industry - How to answer?
I was asked this in an interview: "What are the key drivers and risks in the Semiconductor industry?" "What is the WACC /discount rate of Semiconductor companies?" 1) What is the right/accurate answer assuming you know it? 2) How would you go about answering it if you don't have any industry...
JPMorgan Interview Frequent Borrowers
Hey guys, I need a little help. I have an upcoming interview with JPMorgan, London for the Frequent Borrowers desk (Full-time). I have interned within DCM before so I know a bit about Origination. But specifically, what all products would this desk be dealing with? I was thinking something along the...
What are they getting at?
What are the most important things to you in a job? 2. Describe the ideal position for you within our Firm? 3. What qualities do you think make someone successful in business (investment banking)? I believe this will come up IBD SA interview, and I was wondering if I can have some direction on the...
5 and 10 year plan
I saw a similar question over in the IB forum, and was curious about how you should go about answering the "Where do you want to be in 5 years? 10 years?" type of questions if you're on a trading interview ? Do you even get asked this in S&T interviews? And if so, what sort of answer should you...
ib/ am/ pwm interview question
How would you go about this one: What are the credit considerations for opening a garden centre in HK?
Interviewer ask me this, what should I say???
If an interviwer at BB ask me where I have applied and where I am interviewing at? (given that I am interviewing at another BB) What should I tell her?
interview success rate?
just curious what most ppl's normal success rate is for interviews for standard analyst / associate / trader roles at established firms, what is a normal interview success rate for a normal, qualified candidate? For instance, if you have 10 phone interviews, or 20 on-campus interviews, or if you are...
Credit Suisse CS S&T SA Interviews
What sort of questions are asked for the CS SA Sales and Trading interviews for 1) first round 2) second round? Thanks.
2nd Interview Questions for an Entry Level Market Neutral Trading Position
I recently graduated with a finance degree from a non target and have a second Interview coming up for a entry level trader position with a small market neutral hedge fund. The first interview was much less complex than I had anticipated. No brain teasers , mathematical, or valuation questions....
"On hold" at Goldman Sachs
Wondering if anyone knows what goes on behind the big black GS curtain while I'm "on hold" for a 2010 full-time analyst position? I had a first round 1+ week ago, notified that afternoon for second rounds a week later, then received the "you've been put on hold" email from HR 3 days after that....
MacCap Real Estate Group
Has anyone out there has recently applied for an analyst position with MacCap in their Real Estate group, or are there any analysts currently working in said group at the moment? I have a few questions below; 1) What is the interview process like? 2) What are the comps for a 1st, 2nd year analyst?...
Official SA 2010 interview status thread
Hey guys, Frequent reader here but first time posting. I wanted to make a thread to keep updates on the BB interview status for summer analysts for this year, 2010. By updates, I mean whether you got invited to an interview (1st, 2nd, superday rounds), when your interview date is, whether your...
Partner mentioned if they are my first choice, i should express...
How much of a good sign is this? I'm speculating for fun and to pass the time... The partner mentioned this after he asked me what other places I was interviewing at...
Super interview day BLUNDER
Wow, I had my first ever super interview day for an analyst position at a boutique. Long story short, I told the cab driver one address and he brought me to a whole different address across town, in NYC , 30 minutes before i was supposed to be there. I am from a small town and have never navigated...
IPO vs. Merger Model
Hey guys, I had an interview yesterday and one of the questions was: Walk me through the difference between a IPO and a Merger model. My answer was pretty much: For an IPO model, you're looking at a private company so information is usually harder to obtain. You're also focused on a standalone...
Fresh Interview question
Hi All, Just been discussing with a buddy who just came from a PE interview where he got the following question: - Assume that depreciations will increase by 10, what effect will it have on P/L, BS and Cash flow statement? Choose your own numbers. We are still discussing it, so would appreciate if...
Goldman Sachs Study Abroad Super Day
Anyone here invited for the GS Study Abroad super day next week ? Also, for those who have been through GS Super days - how are the interviews like? Any tips / advice etc. would be great!
Perpetuity Valuation Question
A friend of mine mentioned a question he got during an interview, and I haven't been able to get my head around it. Do any of you all know the answer to this one? What is the present value of a perpetuity that generates $1000 in the first year, and generates an additional $1000 during each...
Interview Engineering Major
If I were to interview today, I'd fail completely the technical questions. What is the best way to prepare for all the valuation/modeling questions asked in the interview? I have about a month's time of pure dedication. I've sat in on finance classes, but assume I have no knowledge of finance or...
GS SA 1st Round S&T Phone Interview
Hey guys, I've been lurking on this site a little bit, and I have learned a lot, but I haven't posted much. I'm a junior double majoring in applied math and economics at a to a top 20, non-target school, and I have a first round phone interview with Goldman Sachs Securities next week. Most people...
Changing preference from Ap. in Interview
Quick question: I have an BB S&T iview coming up and on my application I put trading as my first preference. I have no idea why I put that because I know im more of a sales guy. In the interview, should i just go with trading or mention I made a mistake and Im more fit for sales?
answering questions
If you're asked how do you value XYZ or walk me through a DCF , when you mention WACC do you in the middle of your explanation tell them how to calculate the WACC? Or is it expected they'll follow up? It seems like this kind of thing can come up everywhere like saying how to calculate FCF , beta,...
Equity Research Intern Interview on Monday...
What should I expect? It's a boutique shop in the southern region, and I'm curious what questions to expect. Detailed Balance sheet, income statement analysis? Anybody would be greatly appreciated. It would be a great first step for me and I'd love this job. ps - mod note: here's a great discussion...
Rating your abilities in an interview
I was recently asked to rate myself, on a 1-10 scale, on how well I perform as a member of a team and also how well I work individually. I tried to dance around it at first by saying "I'd like to say that I'm a 10 because of....." and then listed some of the teams that I've been a part of and the...
Gleacher Shacklock Phone Interview
Hi guys, I have a phone interview with Gleacher Shacklock and all they say is "No formal preparation is required, however some knowledge of the company and the position you are applying for is expected." What do they mean behind this? Should I expect also technicals or market questions? Thx
Goldman Phone Screen
I have been asked to schedule two back to back phone screens by someone from the Revenue Campus Recruiting Team at GS in New York. My major is in the social sciences (i.e. no finance or accounting) and I am from a non-target school. I applied online to PWM in New York and GIR in London. What kinds...
Cantor Fitzgerald Interview
Does anyone have any info regarding their own personal experience interviewing at Cantor Fitzgerald ? More specfically, for their Financial Management Analyst Program? Thanks
how to best prepare for UBS round table event
Hi all, I was invited to an UBS women's round table event tomorrow. I've had a summer analyst role but never gone through a round table event and was wondering: 1) what is a round table event? 2) how can I best prepare for it? 3) if it's a women's round table event - will the director/partners at...
Interviews and mid-term goal
Hi! What are we supposed to answer to the following question: "what is your mid-term goal" when we are applying for a job in IB? What do you think is the best answer ? - I'll do a MBA in 3 or 4 years - I wish I could be an associate/VP within your group - I see this job as a great opportunity to go...
Jane Street VBA and Excel
Hello, I will be going in for an in house interview with Jane Street Capital. My recruiter specifically told me I will be tested on my MS Excel and VBA skill set as they use of a lot Excel on the floor. To quote the exact words she said, "We will go to the trading floor where we will do something on...
need to give someone practice case, how do BCG questions differ from McK?
Hi all, just a quick question. A friend (engineer, master's deg.) has asked me to give him a practice case for his BCG interview. I myself am a recent post-graduate hire for one of the big consulting companies, but have not started yet. I know for example, how McK cases are like -- how should I...
BlackRock AMG Results - when do you typically find out?
has anyone gone thru the cycle? do you know how long it takes for them to get back to you? thanks a lot!
Is it rude to ask if company is paying for my interview trip?
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PWC TS Intern interview
I got invited to the Assessment Day for the TS department at PWC , can anyone here provide me with some insight as to the questions that they have asked during their interviews. I have been reviewing the WSO Technical Guide, but I just wanted to see if others on this board have been through the...
Interview Tutors / Programs
I have not had too much experience when it comes to interviews, and know that practice and mock interviews help, but with the coming summer internship search I would like a little extra aid. I will be downloading the WSO guide for interviews but would like some help pertaining to delivery, and...
Who's Still Hiring?
Which banks are still hiring? Most of the ones that I've talked to are winding down their analyst recruitment. Off the top of your head which ones recruit later in the year? Thanks all.
Reading into what interviewers say
I am the type who sometimes overly analyze what other people say. I had an interview this morning At the end of the interview, the interviewer said, "It's nice talking with you and hopefully you are not too sold on returning to _____ (where I worked last summer) and would consider us" Is this...
macquarie capital (aka investment banking) interview
Anyone know what first round investment banking interview is like? THANKSSS
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