What are the excuses to use when head for an interview during weekdays?

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Why do EB’s ask unrealistic and difficult technicals while BB’s are much easier in my exp? Do schools have specific courses to prep for IB interviews? Not the best way to screen IMO

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The role that i interviewed for has been posted again on job connect. Both reqs are identical (active) but have different requisition numbers. What does that mean?

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I just got a verbal lateral offer. I like the place (another BB) but not 100% sure yet.

Worth telling other banks I only have two weeks but want to interview? Is this unusual/impractical? Thx

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What do I do if HR is pushing a role onto me? I said I will think and get back to you but she set up an interview with MD... do I just be honest and say that HR didn’t accurately relay my message?

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I’m not in FO or CIB-but am trying to break into. How do i convince hiring manager to give me an opportunity to interview. I emailed hiring manager but no reply. Ended up formally applying & waiting..

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How long does it take for the hiring managers to make a decision? I had 2 rounds of interview the last 2 weeks. Haven’t hear back yet. Is it a bad sign? Or is it normal

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No replies to post-interview thank you emails = potentially a bad sign, yes? I did back to back superdays on Thursday and Friday, sent emails to each person. 0 responses 😐

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Interviewed for an internal role. Only hiring manager responded to my thank you note. No response from his manager though. Am i reading too much into it or is it a bad sign?

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Just interviewed a candidate who was in the bathroom when I called and proceeded with the interview. I could hear the toilet flushing and hand dryer in the background. Kids these days.

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Can anyone provide insight on Centerview Partners whether it be culture, interview process, etc

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Any interview tips? No name boutique currently 0-5 on superdays and the feedback is always 'We went with someone that had larger transaction experience'

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What's the most difficult interview question that you've been asked, and how did you answer?

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How should I prep for banking interviews?

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How many interviews did you have before getting an offer? Undergrad doesn't count. I had 4.

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Going on almost 4 years in ops (~2 non metro, 2 nyc) and skipping retaking lvl 3 to job hunt. Should I just take a new job or spend time/effort on something I want? 0/2 interviewing for gigs I wanted

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Excuses when travelling for a job interview i.e. can't even work remotely so can't just say I'm sick (Yes. I work for an MD who expects you to work while you are sick)

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Anyone find yourself moving roles more often than 2 years internally thanks to reorg ? How do you explain this in interviews ?

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How to practice PE case study? Any resources?

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Currently interviewing internally but recruiter keeps saying I’m in range for comp but I know I’m not. Interviews went well with hiring manager - can I bring up comp talk directly with HM?

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What’s a good place to take a phone interview at or near Rockefeller center?

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Do you write thank you email after an interview?

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Haven’t worked on a real live deal in year. So getting good interviews has been impossible. What should I do?

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Anyone ever interviewed at TPG? Normal waiting period from last interview to a Yes or No decision?

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Is the interview process to get into IBD harder or easier than top consulting firms like BCG/McKinsey/Bain? Where do the truly smart people work nowadays?

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Any advice on how much time is appropriate to accept a job offer? Have two other competitive interviews coming up that I really want to take, but don't want to risk losing the job offer in hand.

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Good excuse to take time off to prepare for an interview with the expectation that I'mg going to need to take one off again for the acutal interview?

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Do you include deals on your resume if you’re applying to a non finance role? Like Corp dev or strategy?

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Chances of INSEAD acceptance after receiving interview invite? Asking for a friend 3.0 T15 US School / 730 / Female / Entrepreneur.

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Hi folks — currently going through an interview process internally. How does comp negotiations work for internal mobility? Could someone share their exp? Thank you in advance.

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Anyone interview with Quant hedge funds, what kind of interview questions do they ask for quant roles on the buy side? Any resources/pointers?

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Would you ever tell your manager you’re interviewing for another job?

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Interviewing for a BB lateral role in SF. Live in NYC. Is the entire process done via Skype or do they generally fly you out for final rounds?

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Just got word I'll have an in-person (final round) interview for an analyst position at a VC. In the details they said there will be a technical test. What should I expect?

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Fish friends — need your advice. Currently seeking internal mobility. Do I tell the manager prior to interviewing or after securing an offer? Also, what is the best way to inform my manager on this?

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As a 1st year, how fluent should I be in merger models and LBOs? At a boutique M&A shop and looking to lateral but little experience with those models — worried I might be disadvantaged in interviews

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Had a great interview right before the holidays at another bank and still haven’t heard back. Should I give them time because of the break or just forget about it?

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What do I wear to a info interview w/Stanford GSB admissions associate director? (White female)

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What’s a solid answer for ‘biggest weakness’ in PE interviews?

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As a junior employee (Analyst) how do you go about effectively applying to other firms? Just applying online? I've been reaching out to recruiters on linked in.

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I’ve been promoted with a title but not the responsibilities. I’m job searching and am primarily looking at postings that don’t include my promoted title — I’m not sure how to professionally articulate in an interview why I would be willing to take a “step down”. As I see it, I’m looking for a lateral move because I don’t actual have experience as a true “senior”.

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Slalom DC folks: I interviewed with a recruiter the other day. It seems the interview process varies by office - can you shed some light on what it looks like for the DC area? (Cont)

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I’m a graphic designer interviewing with a company. Is it normal to ask a potential candidate to redesign a 10 page brochure for their interview test? If not, any suggestions on how to proceed?

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Hello!
How should I go about applying as a generalist Associate to McKinsey's TMT practice as an experienced hire? Current SW tech lead at Square looking to switch into consulting but in TMT only.
Any tips / McK folks open to DMs?

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I'm currently a third year V100 tax associate and I am interviewing with my dream firm next week. This is my first lateral interview. Other than being prepared to discuss my current and past matters, do you have any tax-specific interview tips?

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I bought a house in the suburbs of Chicago at the top of the market. I ended up moving out of state in 2017 and short-selling. I am now interviewing for a VP Accounting role with the mortgage company that got shafted by the short sale. If I get the job offer, can they/will they see this on my credit report? Can they pull the offer due to this? Should I tell them before we advance further?

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How many rounds of interviews for a consulting role at Deloitte? I am interviewing for a Agile Lead Role at Deloitte (I believe I would be at the consultant level). I have completed the technical interview last week and just got a behavioral interview offer for tomorrow. Will there be another interview after this?

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Hi All,
I had my 1st round of interview with Executive Director and 2 leads for Technical role. I have 2 queries-
1. How many rounds should i expect in total considering I clear everything? (I think my first round itself has technical + manger/director)
2. How long (time) will it take to get an offer?
TIA :)

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Next week I’m having my first lateral interview as a junior associate. I’m very nervous because the group with whom I’m interviewing works with life science/tech clients and the attorneys have strong science/tech backgrounds; and I do not. However, I am very, very interested in transitioning to this practice. And I reaaally want this job because it’s at my dream firm. How would you recommend preparing for the lateral interview?

Tomorrow I will be having interview in Delloite USI for Data Scientist role. Could anyone let me know how it goes. How many rounds are there? And what kind of questions put up in each round?

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Hi guys, I am a systems engg in TCS with 3 years exp. Technologies known: C, C++, Java, COBOL, Oracle DB, SQL, Unix/Linux, Shell scripting.
I had applied for Infosys in the company portal long back, but haven't got any replies yet. I am looking for the Developer/ Production support roles.
And I am in my notice period, lwd is 27th sept.
Also, have an offer from L&T with doj 29th Sept.
If any one can help me out with a interview referral, it would be great.
Thank you

I just graduated from a nontarget in Dec 2020 & am currently interning at PwC before I go back to do my Masters. My initial plan was to accept my full time offer and slowly work my way into IB.

I see postings right now for FT IB analyst programs. Should I even try applying online?

Ik recruiters don’t really read cover letters, but I learned about banking rlly late into college. i’m the daughter of blue collar workers who don’t speak English so I never really knew what jobs were “prestigious”

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I have an interview lined up for a Corporate Banking analyst role. I was wondering how the interview process looks like? Any leads?

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Looking for a mid to senior level PM for pharma work. Must be high functioning and work independently and also well with others. Going through these interviews and the well seems pretty dry, thought I

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Could you please anyone let me know which interview questions asked in Infosys interview for Oracle SQl & Power BI technology ?

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Just interviewed somewhere that’s considered a great agency and who’s work I LOVE, but it didn’t feel right... it went really well, but something doesn’t feel right. Advice???

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Does anyone know the pay increase from Analyst to Senior Analyst for Midwest/Chicago office?

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Thoughts on the lumanity acquisition of clarion? I was a bit surprised, the clarion name seems bigger and I had never actually heard of lumanity, but maybe I'm just out of the loop.

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Hi fishes, does anyone completed PGDM. Is it worth doing? How about added advantage in IT industry of it?

Can someone guide on this?

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Any advice on how to prep for Boston Consulting Group interviews for consultant roles? What questions do they ask? Any concepts they prefer discussing?

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Anyone has joining on 10th october?

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What can law firms do to improve lgbtq numbers? Beyond the meaningless empty stuff they do now.

NYC, anyone going to the gala tomorrow?

Any Tampa Bay people in this bowl?? 😊

How are we all holding up? Such a quiet bowl.

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At a small firm, but I have another gay associate in my practice "group" super excited.

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Hello everyone, I’m new in this app. Goal is to connect with all :)

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What's the variable % for an Associate Director role at LTI?

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Larsen & Toubro Infotech Can you please comment whose joining is in December at LTI? Larsen & Toubro Infotech

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What are the chances of Onshore transfer from IQVIA Consulting Services India office to Canada? I also hold a PR to Canada! Will that help I want to apply at IQVIA Canada?

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Anyone go from a 1 bedroom to a studio? What was the transition like?

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What is a reasonable monthly budget for single folks living in Manhattan? I eat out rarely - maybe 2x / week and have the usual high 1BR rent + Wi-Fi + electricity and am netting monthly expenses at around 4K. Any other ideas on managing your money better?

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Reviewing a salary offer for a Benefits Manager position in Greensboro, NC industry is retail. Offer made of $95k with 18% bonus. I have 16 YOE, degree in Business, and PHR and Shrm certification. Potential employer has 10k plus employees. I will have two reports and will report directly to the Director of Total Rewards. Any thoughts or advise on offer made? I will let them know on Monday my decision to accept, counter or decline. Thanks!

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