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interview problem |
| Message Name: |
interview problem |
| Date Posted: |
07/14/2001 |
| Message: |
First, thanks to those who have responded maturely to the posted messages. I'm sure many people will benefit from your advice.
My situation: I was seriously ill during the first 3 years of my undergraduate degree and my marks really suffered. Fortunately, my health and grades improved dramatically during my final two years (I spent a 5th year).
I have two concerns:
1) Will firms judge me by my whole academic record, or will they put emphasis on my final two years?
2) If I have to explain my grades during an interview. what do I say? If I tell the truth, I'm worried they'll be reluctant to take me on. Although I'm fine, they might think the illness will return in the future.
I'm gunning for positions in global investment research, fixed income and commidities, management consulting, investment consulting. I'm interested in IB and investment management, but my grades aren't competitive enough for those particular fields, so I won't waste my time.
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