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Hanover, NH:
Forget SLAMs, case practices and mock interviews with
second years. You can land your dream job by following
this simple interview advice.
- When you meet your
interviewer, eschew the traditional handshake for an
emphatic chest bump. It will speak volumes for your
vigor and enthusiasm.
- When asked why
you’re interested in investment banking, mention the
money first. Your hapless interviewer is well aware
that it’s the only redeeming feature of the job.
He’ll value your honesty.
- Your participation
in the Flip Cup tournament last fall can come in
handy for questions on your creativity and ability
to work in teams.
- To demonstrate your
knowledge of the Street, don’t refer to banks by
their conventional names (e.g., Goldman, Deutsche
Bank, etc.). Instead favor the nicknames insiders
use: Goldman Snacks, Douche Bank, Shittygroup, etc.
- If you’re an
international student, speak in your native
language. Your interviewer isn’t listening anyway,
and you will appear to be more poised.
- Be sure to
differentiate yourself as a leader. When prompted
for an example of your leadership, consider
responses that will separate you from the pack
(e.g., masterminding a DecSci cheating scheme).
- Break the ice by
remarking on how surprised you were at how few bid
points were required to get this slot.
- If asked to provide
your grades – a clear violation of recruiting
protocol – remain calm. Before divulging them, give
the interviewer the proper context by telling him
that you are far from using up your entire quota of
LPs.
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If you're
fortunate enough to have combat experience, be sure
to include number of kills on your resume.
This key statistic will help differentiate you from
civilian applicants. Furthermore, graphically
detailing the nature of each grueling death will
further differentiate you from other military
applicants.
- During the
interview, nonchalantly clip your fingernails. Your
interviewer will admire your good grooming and
ability to multitask
- For more advice,
see Interview Bingo.
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