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Equity Research Interviews |
| Message Name: |
Equity Research Interviews |
| Date Posted: |
10/03/2002 |
| Message: |
I have a few upcoming interviews with asset management firms.
This past summer, I interned in fixed income for a mutual fund company.
One question I definitely know that interviewers will ask is why I want to do equity research. I'm having difficulty articulating the reasons why in a convincing, sharp response.
Basically, I'm very interested in the type of analysis required in equity research. I enjoy pulling apart a company and considering the many attributes of a company such as the financials, strategy, etc.
I know it's difficult to describe, but I enjoy this type of research.
Also, another question I will get asked is why the buy-side over the sell side. Quite frankly, I feel that on the sell side there is more a marketing aspect to it. The sell side banks are looking to make a sale or pump up a stock for a banking deal, even with the new disclosures. On the buyside, analysts recommend stocks to PMs b/c they believe in them and feel they will make money. I feel that the analysis on the buy-side is more "sincere" because of this.
Basically, I would like to do equity research on the buy side after college. I have a few major interviews coming up and I see this as my chance to do what I enjoy as a career. I don't want to fuck it up just b/c I can't articulate it as well as someone who has no interest in the field but can b.s. well.
Any pointers would be greatly appreciated.
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