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Northern Europe - DCM
Hi, Really interested in DCM , thinking Northern Europe. What are some ways to prepare for entry level trainee/intern interviews. Apart from technicals, which news events should be focused on: Thinking: * ECB/BOE Issuances * Major Corporate Issuances * Being aware of base Interest Rates * Impact of...
How vital do you think having perfect teeth is to landing a prestigious entry level job?
I’m wondering what your thoughts are on this. I’m 1/4 Irish and 3/4 German. I come from a wealthy family, but they wouldn’t even pay for braces. My teeth are a bit crooked (almost done invisalign in two months), two small chips due to playing spots, and kind of small due to my genes (parents...
Which area of finance has the easiest interviews?
I don't have much experience, but so far, I felt that corporate finance interviews are much easier than other areas of finance. The questions are mostly behavioral, and its rare to encounter a difficult technical question, if any at all. And this applies to brand F500 companies as well. What do you...
How to Use Headhunters
Hi everyone, A quick question. I apologize in advance for it being a stupid and naive question. Just wondering what experience people have had working with headhunters to get jobs in the field of finance? Looking to start using them to line up interviews before I graduate next May, and wanted to...
How much detail on CF/BS when discussing deals in an interview?
Going to start recruiting soon as a second year analyst in IB M&A . I'm at a boutique, and we mostly do buyside advisory deals. I closed 2 deals recently (~$250mm) as the sole analyst on a 4 person team, so I was the one building the whole model and running diligence, etc. The issue is while I...
What is a "debt waterfall" in the context of RX?
Was reading that for RX interviews I should know waterfalls. Wanted to see what that is. Does that just mean that I should have a solid grasp on capital structure? If so, any sources available? Thanks
Is Teachers' Private Capital any good?
Hi all, Been looking into Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan (OTPP) and their Private Capital group seems interesting. I wanted to know what makes Pension PE different than traditional PE and how I can possibly flip that into a positive in an interview when they ask me why I want to go there. Thanks
How to tell a good story on why you went from consulting to PE
Hi all, Trying to flip a good story on how/why to go from consulting to PE . Would love to know what some thoughts are on the matter. Thanks
How to seem genuine in an interview?
Hi all, I'm currently interviewing for roles and I'm having trouble coming across as genuine when I give my cookie cutter answers. I think its a combination of nerves along with the fact that I'm inexperienced with interviews. Based on your experience, what's the best way to showcase personality yet...
Interview question: talk to me about a recent market trend
Hi everyone, Wanted to know how you guys talk about this question in an interview? I know there is a bunch of stuff to talk about but what do you think is the best and most effective structure to answer this question with? Also, what's a good resource to use to grab a topic from? Would love to know....
Why do banking in New York?
Hi everyone, Going to go through a number of processes for NYC in the next little. I am not originally from NYC so I know I'm going to get grilled on why I want to do banking there. I'd love to hear your thoughts on some good answers that I can have prepared. Thanks
Hardest brain teasers
Hi all, Wanted to gauge the community on what are some of the hardest brain teasers they've been asked in interviews. If anyone has gotten any tough ones from banks on the east coast, would love to grab those here too. Cheers
Best questions to ask at the end of an interview?
Hi all, I wanted to gauge the audience's thoughts on what are some of the best questions to ask at the end of an interview. My thoughts are that there should be a key differentiator in terms of what you ask a senior banker vs a junior one. Would love to know your thoughts Cheers
Talking About Sensitive Personal Issues in Interviews (Sexual Abuse)
Is it ever okay to talk about personal issues in interviews if they are relevant to the question and a big part of who you are? One of my greatest strengths is resilience. This is because I've gone through a lot in the last ten years and the last few in particular. When I was 9 I was sexually...
Should I quit my current job to go for interviews?
I know almost everyone would advise not to quit your current job unless you have a firm offer lined up, but I am in a situation where it is very difficult to ask for time off if I want to go for interviews, especially with MBB as one round can take hours. I work for a small company where everyone is...
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Waiting for Interview Followup?
First WSO post here– I just finished a second round of interviews for an asset management firm a few days ago (summer intern position), and I'm wondering how long it should take to hear results back. It's only been 6 days (4 business), but I'm just anxious since the first phone screens and...
What question would you *like* interviewers to ask you?
We intend advertising some corporate finance related positions early next year and I hope to be interviewing candidates in Feb or March. While we have all the usual interview questions on the table I am hoping here to get your (candidates') view on questions you would like us ask you. Perhaps...
Upcoming Interview at a top RE fund in London
Hello everyone, I have an upcoming interview for an intern position at a REPE shop in London, think large fund. What resources would you recommend me to prepare/ questions that I should know? Both on the technical + fit side. Don't mind if its an overkill since I have time on my hands now. Thanks in...
Interviews: lead with humble upbringing?
I have a pretty humble upbringing (immigrant, parents were blue collar workers, etc.) and that is where I draw a lot of my hunger and resourcefulness from. Should I lead with this in my interviews or is that a little too much? I can also bring it up for the answer to a lot of qualitative questions...
Is there something wrong with me?
Hello, I graduated college four years ago with with a 3.3 from a top 40 school. I had MO internships in school, and took a job as an energy market analyst out of college. While in college, I had no problem getting a job once I was selected for an interview. Counting my full-time offer and two...
Final round buyside interview
So I had a rly good final round with case study with the partners. Reception was very positive: they asked abt when I expected comp, when I would be able to start, and if I was talking to other shops. They said they were hiring for 2-3 jr positions, and that they expect start date to be within a...
Importance of modeling courses (BIWS, WS Prep, etc.) for ER?
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Not Passing First Round SA Interviews
Hey all I know this topic has been discussed before on here, but I've been having issues with converting in-person interviews to final rounds. I haven't had an issue with getting interviews, and I have a couple of super days coming up due to passing first round phone interviews (two so far), but I...
What to do when you have multiple interviews at different companies?
Wanted to know if anyone can give me some insight. I guess this is a good problem to have but I am interviewing with multiple companies right now, all for the same type of position as a financial analyst. All pay well. Problem is I am most interested in the company, which is a bank, in which I am in...
Advice For Full Time Recruiting
Hey All, Deciding if I should really invest in prepping for full time recruiting next fall, and I would appreciate any advice: - Currently a junior in in engineering at a non-target, but still a strong public that sends students to all the major firms every year - Great leadership experiences - two...
That one question that always gets you stumped..
As summer creeps up slowly, many students are still trying to find themselves an internship. There are many questions that I find students (like myself, when I'm not binge watching shows in between breaks or dreading the term GPA) asking their friends and upper years who have been through finance...
Business Leaders Face a New Media
In the day and age of Trump, the media has become increasingly aggressive and direct in their questions. Business leaders will find themselves needing new rules to navigate interviews. According to Enterprising Investor, business leaders should especially be careful of speculation. When asked about...
From Homeless to Front Office
About a year and a half ago, I posted about getting 20+ interviews and no FT offer ( 20 Company Interviews Later...No FT Offer looking for Advice ). I wish I could say that I quickly got a job after that, but that wasn't the case. I'm going to be very vague about certain details, because I'd like to...
Difference between lying and exaggerating
Hi guys, I have a question about what I can and can't say about an internship I did last summer at a midsized fintech firm. I was in an ops role within a division that includes the algo trading desk, and my manager agreed to let me spend a lot of time on the algo desk to learn from the traders and...
How to keep my head-up?
Hey guys, I've been at my consulting firm (more like staff-aug) for nearly three years now and I honestly hate it. I've been applying and got some interviews, but didn't walk away with any offers. I got another rejection email yesterday at a firm that I thought I had and it really broke me down. The...
How do I-bankers or consulting firms view UPenn College of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies students
I want to break into either consulting or I-banking. Trying to decide which school is the best fit to break into consulting or I-Banking. Do most firms see PennLPS like Columbia? A lot of my friends from Columbia have broken into investment banking. Just curious.
LBO Modeling Tests
How in depth are the modeling tests for PE interviews? I've heard that you generally get 30 minutes for a basic LBO without a BS and an hour for a more in-depth one that incorporates a full operating model. For example, how much time would you get for a modeling test like this one?...
2016/2017 Investment Banking threats & trends
Hey guys, I thought it may be helpful to share on here what are the main trends and threats for the Investment Banking industry, since this is a very common question in both applications and interviews. What I can say so far is that hot topics are: - Declining role of FICC in overall revenue...
Interviews in London coming from Buenos Aires
Hi all, I am based in Germany and currently doing my exchange semester in Argentina. For summer 2017 I want to apply to full time IB positions in London. Currently, I am wondering if the banks only cover travel expenses for people coming from within Europe, or if there is a chance to be flown in for...
My Random List of Interview Insights
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interview tips for someone who was kicked out of their frat for hazing too much
Hey guys, long time lurker first time poster. I wanted to ask you guys your opinion on whether or not I should bring up during my interview that I was kicked out of my fraternity for hazing pledges too much. I mean, in my defense there isn't really a guideline to what TOO MUCH is, but I guess when...
Political Science undergrad breaking into High-Finance
I wanted to see what people's opinions are when they see an undergrad with a Poli Sci degree instead of a finance/accounting/econ degree and for poli sci majors how do you guys illustrate the benefits of a poli sci degree in interviews? I spoke with recruiters at Investment banks and they stated...
Using Offer as Leverage to Get Super Day?
Hi guys, So I ended up getting an offer to one bank, but really don't want to be working there. I just finished a bunch of first round OCR interviews this past week but have not heard back from a lot of them, but I felt that I did pretty well on a lot of them. I have another week to accept my offer,...
Really Bad at Interviews
I've had all these superdays within the last year and can't seem to close on an offer. I have no problem networking and getting my way into a formal interview. But can't close. I have every interview guide and resource and have studied it. But suck at interviews either fit or tech, I keep getting...
IB INTERVIEW ALERT: NEW 2014 Version of WSO Investment Banking Prep Pack Released!
Another 100+ Questions Added...Now Over 500+ : We've sifted through 2 THOUSAND+ more questions submitted to the WSO Company Database this past year to make the IB Prep Pack even more killer. We've picked out another 100 questions based on new trends to bring the grand total to a whopping 500+...
How many places did you interview at before you landed your PE gig?
^title. Also, if you dont mind posting what firm you worked at before you landed your PE gig, that would be also be appreciated (you can just post a group, e.g. BARC/ DB / CS , if you dont want to post the specific name).
Webinar: How To Turn 64% Of Your Interviews Into Intership/Job Offers -- 6pm ET, 10/14/15
WEBINAR DESCRIPTION On Wednesday October 14th 6pm ET Wall Street Mentor Frank will be hosting a webinar entitled "How To Turn 64%* Of Your Interviews Into Offers" , with a q&a session to follow. In this presentation he will talk about the science of what specific things you can do to help increase...
Consulting 101 Subscription Sharing
Hi, I just purchased a 6-month membership for Consulting101. I am looking to share subscription costs. Just mention your email if you want to share the costs and I will reach out to you. Thank you!
Webinar Rewind - How to speak about your IB deals in a PE interview setting + Q&A
In case you missed our November 19th webinar entitled How to speak about your IB deals in a PE interview setting , have no fear. The full recording of the webinar can be found below (free until Wednesday when it goes into our video library ). SIGN UP FOR A 1-HOUR MENTOR SESSION WITH SID And, as...
Private Equity Recruiting Season
Hi all, I saw this post from Dealbook this morning (link inside the post). Nothing really new here compared to years past. How is everyone doing managing their interview schedules? I'm very curious to hear how people negotiate positions that won't be starting until summer 2016 as well. Any success...
Anyone Read "Pedigree: How Elite Students Get Elite Jobs"? This book is either going to save my life and make me hate the rest of it.
Rising junior looking for interview and networking advice. I look great on paper but really struggle conveying that I'm a good fit for banking/ trading /sales. I think it has to do with my story telling ability and atypical background based on some of the things this book points out as critical to...
What to say--resigned for ethical reasons
Hi guys: I was wondering if I can get some advice from you on what to say in future interviews if someone resigned for ethical reasons (didn't agree with previous firm's behaviour). Obviously it's a small industry and I don't want to burn bridges, but when I was at my former employer, there were...
Gap Year Before Junior Year - Fall Internship & Spring Travel
Hi Guys, My goal, like most of the young guys here, is to land interviews and ultimately a SA intern role at a bb . Lately I have been considering taking a gap year before my junior year to help me get there. I'm coming from a non-target where I was undecided for a semester. On top of that I had no...
Recruiting and the holidays
Folks, There comes a time in every job when you hear angels sing (or demons shriek) in the background and you have an epiphany. This is when you know whether you would stay with your current employer for the rest of your life OR that you want to move on to other opportunities. My epiphany today was...
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