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Finance Associate Interview
on Dec 01, 2024
USA
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Great question! Preparing for cases like these are really tricky because there aren't a ton of standardized materials... (read entire answer)
Great question! Preparing for cases like these are really tricky because there aren't a ton of standardized materials for them in finance. The M&I 400Q guide has a few good brai... (read entire answer)
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Capital One Commercial Bank 1-Hour Mini Case Interview
on Dec 01, 2024
Global
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Max
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Great question! Case interviews take many forms from modeling tests to strategic analyses. Here are the most common f... (read entire answer)
Great question! Case interviews take many forms from modeling tests to strategic analyses. Here are the most common forms: 1. Modeling Tests: Common 1-hour 3-statement or LBO mo... (read entire answer)
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Hi everyone, I recently graduated from the University of Nottingham, completed CFA Level 2, and have a year of Investment Banking experience. I’ve been applying for financial sector roles for a year without much luck. Any advice to improve my approach would be greatly appreciated
on Dec 01, 2024
UK
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Great question! A CFA Level 2 is a strong start, but IB interviews are challenging and intense and require a dozen di... (read entire answer)
Great question! A CFA Level 2 is a strong start, but IB interviews are challenging and intense and require a dozen different skills from Excel to business judgment to mental mat... (read entire answer)
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Recovering from a bad performance review in my first finance job. Any tips?
on Dec 01, 2024
Global
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Max
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Great question! Receiving a bad review is tough, but it's also an opportunity to knock it out of the park in the next... (read entire answer)
Great question! Receiving a bad review is tough, but it's also an opportunity to knock it out of the park in the next cycle and to accelerate your development. There are a few t... (read entire answer)
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Is a CFA certification essential for a successful career in finance?
on Nov 28, 2024
USA
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Max
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Great question. It really depends on where specifically you want to work in finance, but in general, it is not univer... (read entire answer)
Great question. It really depends on where specifically you want to work in finance, but in general, it is not universally necessary.    For example, in investment banking and p... (read entire answer)
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How do I handle the pressure of sourcing deals as a new VC analyst?
on Nov 28, 2024
Middle East
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100+ Views
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Max
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Great question. With all deal sourcing, it's impossible to control the outcome of your work, and that can be extremel... (read entire answer)
Great question. With all deal sourcing, it's impossible to control the outcome of your work, and that can be extremely stressful. So, generally the best approach is to simply fo... (read entire answer)
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How to prepare for a corporate financial advisory M&A 'case interview' at a big four?
on Nov 22, 2024
Global
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I have a big four audit apprenticeship from which I will get an AAT qualification and ACA. Is it possible for me to break into strategy/management consulting after the 5 year apprenticeship programme, and if so how would I go about doing so?
on Nov 22, 2024
UK
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Skills for landing a finance job in 2025?
on Nov 18, 2024
Global
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Great question! Finance interviews are challenging and intense and require a dozen different skills from Excel to bus... (read entire answer)
Great question! Finance interviews are challenging and intense and require a dozen different skills from Excel to business judgment to mental math. Realistically, to be a top-ti... (read entire answer)
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Do referrals really make a difference in landing a job, and how can I go about getting one?
on Nov 12, 2024
Global
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Great question. For better or for worse, referrals matter. Most of the time they won't make or break your application... (read entire answer)
Great question. For better or for worse, referrals matter. Most of the time they won't make or break your application, but they can be the push in the right direction, especiall... (read entire answer)
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How early should I start my interview preparation?
on Nov 12, 2024
Global
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Great question! Investment banking interviews are challenging and intense and you need to make sure you're 100% prepa... (read entire answer)
Great question! Investment banking interviews are challenging and intense and you need to make sure you're 100% prepared for anything they throw your way. Realistically, to be a... (read entire answer)
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Which bulge bracket firms are currently hiring the most?
on Nov 09, 2024
USA
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Great question. This is, of course, only known with certainty to the individual banks' HR teams. That said, here is a... (read entire answer)
Great question. This is, of course, only known with certainty to the individual banks' HR teams. That said, here is a list of some of the top bulge brackets that you might consi... (read entire answer)
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VC vs PE - What's the better career option?
on Nov 08, 2024
Global
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Max
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Great question! VC and PE are night-and day different. Here are a few of the main elements that differ. VC Major Resp... (read entire answer)
Great question! VC and PE are night-and day different. Here are a few of the main elements that differ. VC Major Responsibilities: Skewed more toward sourcing and relationship-b... (read entire answer)
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What skills from a consulting background are most valuable when pursuing a career in investment banking?
on Nov 07, 2024
Global
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Great question! Consulting has a few super valuable translatable skillsets: Networking: Consultants are good at build... (read entire answer)
Great question! Consulting has a few super valuable translatable skillsets: Networking: Consultants are good at building relationships with clients and management teams. This ca... (read entire answer)
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How can I get a internship in investment banking with no experience?
on Nov 07, 2024
Global
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Dear candidate,    Similar to consulting, investment banking had high standards for entry but the application skills... (read entire answer)
Dear candidate,    Similar to consulting, investment banking had high standards for entry but the application skills and experience from consulting are very transferrable. A) Ne... (read entire answer)
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How do I build a strong finance career if I started with a non-target school degree?
on Nov 07, 2024
USA
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Hi there, First, you need to define what area of finance you would be interested in. Finance is much broader than con... (read entire answer)
Hi there, First, you need to define what area of finance you would be interested in. Finance is much broader than consulting which impacts type of work, work hours, ease of gett... (read entire answer)
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What’s the best way to handle salary negotiations when transitioning from a non-finance role into finance?
on Nov 07, 2024
Global
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Dear candidate, so glad to help on this, really great question and wow, offer stage is great, and super you are at th... (read entire answer)
Dear candidate, so glad to help on this, really great question and wow, offer stage is great, and super you are at this stage or enivaging it. a) Only from the point of you are... (read entire answer)
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What are the key differences between consulting and finance careers, and how should I adjust my career strategy if I’m moving from one to the other?
on Nov 07, 2024
Global
4 Answers
500+ Views
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Having worked in both consulting and finance, I’d say the main difference is the focus. In consulting, it’s about big... (read entire answer)
Having worked in both consulting and finance, I’d say the main difference is the focus. In consulting, it’s about big-picture problem-solving, like helping a client expand into... (read entire answer)
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Case Interviews in Finance
on Nov 07, 2024
Global
3 Answers
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Lola
My last interview was also called a case interview and was one in the sense that I was presented with a business situ... (read entire answer)
My last interview was also called a case interview and was one in the sense that I was presented with a business situation and had to make suggestions for action based on this i... (read entire answer)
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How can I make my finance resume stand out to top employers?
on Nov 07, 2024
Global
3 Answers
200+ Views
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Jennifer
Hi, I'm not quite sure exactly which finance jobs you are applying for, but I recently successfully applied for a job... (read entire answer)
Hi, I'm not quite sure exactly which finance jobs you are applying for, but I recently successfully applied for a job in IB and used tips from this article for my resume. Also:... (read entire answer)
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Recovering from a bad performance review in my first finance job. Any tips?
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Is a CFA certification essential for a successful career in finance?
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How do I handle the pressure of sourcing deals as a new VC analyst?
on Nov 28, 2024
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