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RGardens.. |
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Response #4 |
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01/29/2006 |
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RGardens,
In my preparation for interviews, I'm trying to do firm specific research. I have a few questions I was hoping you could answer for me:
1) Where can I find industry specific league tables online? I want these league tables for the Technology, Healthcare, Media, Financial Services, Consumer Products, Industrials, and Energy industries.
2) When I get a first/second round interview with a firm, will I be able to ask my contact who I will be interviewing with? I'd like to find out this information so I can do research on their specific groups so I have better questions to ask them.
3) What sort of interview preparation would you recommend as far as researching individual firms? What are all the sources/websites I should be consulting while interviewing with say, JPMC, or GS?
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No doubt, you??re saying at long last, this guy??s getting to the point ??
Re your second question, yes, you can ask your interviewer. I??d suggest you phrase it as how the next stage goes ?? and then work in the question about identity of department or person who will interview if this is known. Some firms hire first for a pool then allocate later to departments. Part of your initial life may be rotations through various departments to give you a broad overview and frankly to fill the firm??s immediate needs.
Final parting shots
(a) NY Times DealBook (Andrew Ross Sorkin) daily email is a neat way to keep on top of developments. Log onto NYTimes and register as a subscriber, then select this newsletter. Of course, don??t stop reading the WSJ and FT.
(b) If you??re going into a market related interview, let me know, I can suggest some freebie sources of info and other stuff
(c) Educational background: Do you have finance and/or accounting? How strong is this?
Re your third question, answered in an earlier rant.
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