Finding out format of interview
If you know an alum (you met through networking) that works at a firm you're interviewing at, is it okay to ask him/her about the format of the interview, how he/she prepared/etc? Or will it look like...
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I know this question may seem a little broad, but what do second round interviews at hedge funds usually look like? The fund I'm interviewing with is fairly quant.
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So I finally got that first job in finance and I'll be moving to NYC next year. However, I feel like my wardrobe is sorely lacking. In college I hung around the hipster crowd (believe it or not) and I...
View Articlemanagement consulting vs economic consulting
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View ArticleVC and the "Moneyball" strategy
A Moneyball-style revolution is taking place in venture capital. Just as the renegade general manager of the Oakland A’s flouted assumptions about baseball and replaced gut feelings and outdated...
View ArticleGlasses?
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View Articleconsulting -> VC?
How easy is it to move from a top consulting firm to VC? Do you need an MBA first?
View Articleoffice location: NYC vs SF
So I have an offer at a big 4 and I have a choice between the NYC and Chicago offices. In the long-run I'm very interested in venture capital (possibly trying to break in pre-MBA) but I'm pretty rooted...
View ArticleCAIA useful?
Would a CAIA be at all helpful for someone in consulting trying to break into say mezzanine finance? The CFA is more well known but is more of a time commitment, plus the CAIA seems more tailored to...
View ArticleStarting a vineyard
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View ArticleAM Interviews (Quant)
What kinds of technical questions do you get at interviews for quant teams at AM firms ( BlackRock , PIMCO , Putnam)? Are there any specific topics (from econ, math, stats, etc...
View ArticleMS in CS vs. Applied Math. vs. MFE
As far as quantitative positions in trading / AM firms go, which of these degrees would best help one break into the industry? I could see how a masters in CS could help for...
View ArticleCustom resumes for each position?
Is it a good idea to customize your resume for different positions? Is it a good idea to leave off experience that might pigeon-hole you (e.g., if I have both finance and...
View ArticleTell Me About Yourself Sample Interview Answer
I know that this question has been done to death, but I was just wondering what you guys considered the do's and dont's of answering this question. Walk Me Through Your...
View Articlee-mailing recruiters
Some of the job listings on my school's career site include the e-mail of the hiring manager. Is it generally poor form to e-mail the hiring manager with my resume/cover letter...
View ArticleAudited classes on resume
If you audit a class but your school doesn't put audited courses on transcripts, can you still put it on your resume? I did all the homework and learned quite a bit (using the...
View ArticleFinding out format of interview
If you know an alum (you met through networking) that works at a firm you're interviewing at, is it okay to ask him/her about the format of the interview, how he/she prepared/...
View Articlemanagement consulting vs economic consulting
How do they compare in exit options/prestige?
View ArticleVC and the "Moneyball" strategy
A Moneyball-style revolution is taking place in venture capital . Just as the renegade general manager of the Oakland A's flouted assumptions about baseball and...
View ArticleStarting a vineyard
Is it possible to live off income derived from a vineyard? How much would it cost to buy the land and what are the variable yearly costs?
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