[PierreSonne]

Summer apps have opened so I thought it would be a good idea to post that thread!

[roshi]

hey good idea which ones have just opened?

[PierreSonne]

Almost all of them I believe... though most of the online websites are messed up atm

[roshi]

oh rite, its just that ive had a look at them yday and I seem to be unable to apply to some of them. Btw which uni and what course are you doing?

[Erion]

RBS and HSBC have not opened yet. Most of the others have opened applications for APAC and/or EMEA locations.

[Prince of Zamunda]

Have CS gotten back to you guys who did the spring week about the fast track?

[Micky13]

when do most people apply? is there a pretty standard timeline for when all the banks usually interview people??

[Prince of Zamunda]

BarCap and UBS tend to start recruiting early so I'd get those out of the way first. People had offers from them at the end of september last year.

[uthinkilltellu]

Originally Posted by Prince of Zamunda

BarCap and UBS tend to start recruiting early so I'd get those out of the way first. People had offers from them at the end of september last year.

Utterly brilliant people, it has to said.

[LegallyBlonde2.0]

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[texex]

Anyone tried Nomura yet? For markets internships all it has is Spring Analyst Intern but the description sounds a lot like a summer one (working on real projects etc.)

[Teenage Pirate]

Originally Posted by texex

Anyone tried Nomura yet? For markets internships all it has is Spring Analyst Intern but the description sounds a lot like a summer one (working on real projects etc.)

Would be strange to open spring apps before summer apps.

[PierreSonne]

- CS haven't got back to Spring weekers yet. Btw, their requirements for trading are quite weird this year: quantitative background + a second european language ??!!!
- Nomura seem to have two schemes this year. A Spring internship (not a week but a long internship) and a Summer internship. I think the Spring internship is for people in those countries that have exams in the summer (e.g Switzerland).
The Global Markets SUMMER isnt open yet.

[Micky13]

on the barcap application form - it asks for a 1 page cv to be uploaded...and thats it? do we not need to upload a cover letter?

[_Gnasher_]

Originally Posted by Micky13

on the barcap application form - it asks for a 1 page cv to be uploaded...and thats it? do we not need to upload a cover letter?

No - that's what the competency Qs are for.

[bazc350]

Just did the BoA/ML PSL numerical. If they ask you to complete the second part of the app straight after, does it mean you've definitely passed? I thought so, but it was so damn instant and I ran out of time (last few questions probably wrong with the last 2 guessed!).

[loggins]

Originally Posted by bazc350

Just did the BoA/ML PSL numerical. If they ask you to complete the second part of the app straight after, does it mean you've definitely passed? I thought so, but it was so damn instant and I ran out of time (last few questions probably wrong with the last 2 guessed!).

People seem to think this is the case. Maybe they have a lowish cut off point like 12/20...

[Micky13]

Originally Posted by _Gnasher_

No - that's what the competency Qs are for.

cheers,
do most people just "predict" themselves a 1st...seeing as we havn't "obtained" our degree yet? lol
or do they grill you about that if you get an interview?

[greenyblue_eyes]

Originally Posted by Micky13

cheers,
do most people just "predict" themselves a 1st...seeing as we havn't "obtained" our degree yet? lol
or do they grill you about that if you get an interview?

Some you have to give your exam marks for.

But regardless, if putting a 1st down rather than 2:1 is going to make a big difference to your application then I'd suggest you need to beef up your ECs.

[bazc350]

Originally Posted by loggins

People seem to think this is the case. Maybe they have a lowish cut off point like 12/20...

Yeah I reckon that will be the case- well, I hope it is anyway- I hate doing the competency questions and if I have to do them in vain I'll be a pissed off!