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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ib2, i would LOVE to see a study showing that cognitive ability is even correlated to investment banking performance beyond some minimum threshold. I’d actually guess they’re NEGATIVELY correlated beyond a certain point - imagine how depressed a super genius programmer would be running comps for relatively mediocre banker colleagues

we should really screen for work ethic, personality, grit, some basic problem solving and (most importantly) genuine interest. it’s hard to do so tho

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The point is do you care enough to do what should be the “easiest” part of an interview process. And there is enough material out there to prep you...

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Actually... Yes, some schools do have specific programs. The idea was pioneered by Prof. Haeberle from Indiana University where he started an "IB workshop" for Juniors that places on par with target schools. Lots of other schools have copied the program with varying degrees of success.

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Is it unrealistic or are you just not prepared

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And that's the second best way to screen. Statistically, the most effective is cognitive ability testing. At the bottom of the list are resume screens and personality tests

Google doesn’t ask brain teasers anymore, BX execs on Bloomberg have stated limited technicals, etc

Lol when someone drops Haeberle’s name in fishbowl

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