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Nine frighteningly inept Wall Street interview fails
Sometimes you absolutely nail a job interview and you pretty much know that you’ll be called back in for another one or – in a best-case scenario – receive an offer. But sometimes you crash and burn in...
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Six ways to talk about a terrible former boss during an interview
Whether you were a good leaver or a bad leaver, whether you got fired or laid off or left for a better job or are in fact still employed, it never pays to talk smack about a current or former boss or...
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The New York “salary rule” will cause chaos for hedge funds
It’s day one of the new “salary history rule” on Wall Street. As of today, employers in New York City, can’t ask potential recruits how much they were paid in previous roles. The change is set to...
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Every single question you’re likely to be asked at a J.P. Morgan interview
You have a job interview with J.P. Morgan. Congratulations – or not. Needless to say, having a job interview is not the same as having a job, and J.P. Morgan’s interviews are far from easy. Before you...
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Every question you’ll be asked in a Goldman Sachs interview
You’ve landed an interview with Goldman Sachs. Well done: you’re in a serious minority. What should you expect? In the past, Goldman Sachs had a reputation for interviewing people until it hurts –...
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Perfect resume, no interview: why banking recruiters in SG and HK are...
You’ve applied for a banking job via a recruitment agency in Singapore or Hong Kong and your CV and cover letter are spot-on. All that now stands between you and interviewing with the bank is an...
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How to make Wall Street recruiters love you
When recruiters or hiring managers ask you what you’re looking for in your next employer or position, there is a right way and a wrong way to respond. Venturing out into the job market now is a risky...
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Finance recruiters in Asia are getting pushier: here’s how to cope
You meet a recruiter about a new Asian banking job but you instead spend much of the appointment being grilled about your colleagues and your bank. That scenario is becoming increasingly common. The...
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How to get a job on Wall Street when your family is poor
It’s hard enough to break into Wall Street when you have all the right connections and an elite education. Imagine trying to become an investment banker when you’re from the wrong side of the tracks....
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The 11 questions you will always be asked during a financial services interview
If you’re interviewing for a financial services job, you will of course be quizzed on technical expertise specific your role. Obviously, a risk manager will not be asked the same questions an M&A...
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12 ways to use the holidays to land a banking job in 2018
The festive season is upon us and banking professionals are finally taking a break from the stresses of deal-making and regulatory updates. But if you plan to look for a new banking job in 2018, don’t...
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How to get a new Wall Street job when the last one went badly
So you made a mistake or breached protocol and your previous Wall Street employer considers you a bad leaver. If there’s bad blood between you, then you’re unlikely to get a good reference and find a...
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Nine reasons you can’t get a job on Wall Street
Are you trying to get a job on Wall Street? With some investment banks cost-cutting or pinching pennies, and most if not all extremely choosy about who they hire, it can be a frustrating experience....
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The worst Wall Street interview questions of 2018
For the most part, if you’re going through the recruitment funnel at a Wall Street bank, then you’ll be doing job interviews with highly intelligent, competent professionals. However, for internships,...
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The worst part of every buy-side interview, and how to survive it
It’s that time of year again. Under-performing teams get blown out and disappointing analysts get let go to make room for new additions. Buy-side hiring season has begun! But interviewing on the...
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How to nail the ‘walk me through your resume’ interview question
You know it’s probably coming. In 90% of job interviews, the hiring manager or HR executive will say, “Why don’t you walk me through your resume?” as an ice-breaker. It gives the interviewer an...
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How Wall Street candidates are gaming the salary history rule
The New York law that prevents employers from asking about salary history went into effect in November. Since that time, the ban has expanded beyond the Big Apple to New Orleans, California, Delaware,...
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Good and not-so-good excuses to get out of work for a job interview
Unless the hiring company is willing to meet with you off the clock, you’ll likely need to spin a tale to sneak away from work for a job interview. It’s a situation where the correct thing to do may be...
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I’ve got a management consulting job. This is my advice to anyone who wants...
At the time I applied to a top-five global consultancy, my knowledge of management consulting had some gaps, but what I did know encouraged me that the opportunity was a great fit. The management...
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The simple reason why everyone flops in private equity interviews
Private equity may be the most difficult sector to break in to in all of financial services. European PE firm Terra Firma is said to receive 250 applications for every available role. Search firm...
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