How do you answer a question about modeling or DCF if you’re trying to exit FDD? Is there a way to practice modeling before the interview or what a suitable answer is

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If you don’t know that you can practice modeling independently you’re in a pretty bad position to be frank

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Have you heard of the internet?

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There’s a YouTuber guy that used to work at bb ibd he post tons of videos on modeling, dcf and etc, rareliquid.

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Wall Street prep

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Be honest. I have been practicing with whatever resource I can find. And if you have been exposed throughout the course of your work mention that. I told them I do my own dcf for companies I have in my stock portfolio and actually brought them to the interview. Obviously know how to back up the assumptions and your reasoning behind numbers. Also tell them you are willing to learn. Don’t lie about it. If they put you in the room with the associates and analysts you are working with they will eat you alive if you sound like you BSing.

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