Summer 2017 Applications

it's proprietary (i.e. their own test)

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Is it a similar style though or something completely whacky?

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Is it a similar style though or something completely whacky?

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It's similar in style to other numerical/verbals but I've heard it's a lot harder.

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A day after they sent the 'you passed the tests' email

Are people attaching grade transcripts for Goldman?

Relax mate, I'm joking, I think these tests are the biggest pile of **** ever invented.

You know the guy who co-founded SHL, also co-founded TalentQ and also makes a mint out of creating material and creating practise material for certain websites. The guy has legit created a whole industry and minted himself out beyond imagination.

For whatever reason the providers sell to HR that these predict on the job performance with some *****y evidence and then HR believe them. They are used just to cut applicants so I was just being sarcastic in my previous post because it's ****ing obvious to a duck that these tests in no way predict actual performance.

I've never come across a candidate who thinks these tests are any good.

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Hey, I know you're feeling pretty disheartened right now but please don't give up. As cliché as this is going to sound, there is a firm out there for you. These schemes/internship application processes are also a test of perseverance and you must remain hopeful and strong during times of adversity. Keep on practicing your numericals, it's long and boring but it will be worth it in the end. If you know you're confident with one area, focus on another. To improve your timing you need to put a little pressure on yourself during practice tests, try to work swiftly but thoroughly.

You said you're not sure about which divisions to apply for and I can only advise that you choose roles that match your interests and your strongest skills. READ the descriptions given on the company website of what they're looking for and if you feel like you can tick the majority of the boxes then go for it.

I feel as though higher education has conditioned a lot of us to feel like we don't match up to this "dream candidate" and we therefore restrict ourselves to where we apply and what we do because we are afraid. Fxck it, break free from the shackles and take a chance.

At the end of the day all they can do is reject you... or not reply.

I have a nomura telephone interview for global markets on Wednesday.
If any one has done it and can help, could you please send me a PM?
Much appreciated

Do RBC have a numerical test after their verbal reasoning test?

Was told by HSBC that I "have not met the required criteria". Got a 2.1, 300 UCAS points etc. so anyone know what this could mean?

UBS assessment centre invite 5th of October wahooooooo

What was the questions like at the telephone interview? And is this for IBD? Best of luck at the AC

Cheers! Questions were fairly standard competencies and 1 or two easy technical ones, nothing out of the ordinary and the interviewer was really friendly. And no, I applied for Securities.

UBS assessment centre invite 5th of October wahooooooo