i did assume, true. can i ask you a q, you might know more than anyone else on here, out of cs ubs and barclays, which two? based on culture which is v important to me id choose ubs, and since they only do their sw in that one week it would be between cs and barclays for the first week. any thoughts would be much appreciated bro!

Definitely not Barclays.
Personally I'd go for CS, it's much better than the other two. I agree, I really liked the people I've met at UBS but in terms of long term stability, it's rocky; there have been claims that they'll keep on cutting head count in their investment bank. Heard back in the day ubs had an awful druggy-macho-wall street culture which may still exist with the most senior people. Have not heard good things about CS, either, though, tbf

Also, credit Suisse conversion happens just after the spring week whereas UBS is September-ish (I think). If you have a cedit suisse offer in hand you can leverage it (and it's more impressive). On the other hand, it's unlikely you'll be able to hold off the decision for that many months and you'd have to renege.

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madvillainy

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Original post by Aenigma

Definitely not Barclays.
Personally I'd go for CS, it's much better than the other two. I agree, I really liked the people I've met at UBS but in terms of long term stability, it's rocky; there have been claims that they'll keep on cutting head count in their investment bank. Heard back in the day ubs had an awful druggy-macho-wall street culture which may still exist with the most senior people. Have not heard good things about CS, either, though, tbf

Also, credit Suisse conversion happens just after the spring week whereas UBS is September-ish (I think). If you have a cedit suisse offer in hand you can leverage it (and it's more impressive). On the other hand, it's unlikely you'll be able to hold off the decision for that many months and you'd have to renege.

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Why not Barclays? By conversion do you mean that is possible at Credit Suisse to go on Summer Internship still in this year after finishing Spring?

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Elbrus-72

Hi,
I am a non-EU professional in his mid-career. Although I got a Bs in International Economics, I worked in sales for the most part of my life. Now I am considering a career turn and looking towards some sort of formal education (in part, due to the fact that my first university's name does not say anything). In addition, I am interested in investment decision taking.
Pls if you know a university course that leads towards such degree - Investment Analyst or related (fairly priced), preferably in London, could you pls recommend.
Sorry if off-topic. Thanks!

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welcometoib

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Original post by hychan

Had mine yesterday. What do you want to know? P.s. probably better to use 'their HSBC interview'. :smile:

anything you would like to share would be awesome thanks :smile:

Reply 4786

DavidMonk

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Generic question, someone please answer. Do banks give out interviews/offers/rejection over weekend or any emails with regards to application is during the weekday?

Monk

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madvillainy

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I received mail from DB on saturday for example

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hychan

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Okay better post it here...

It was a simple interview. Main questions were Why HSBC? Why investment banking? Question about company values. A commercial awareness question. And some competencies. Also HR conducted the interview. It was a pretty pleasant interview to be honest and I'm sure you guys will all find it fine! Good luck!

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welcometoib

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Original post by Manuelle

Now I am not sure anymore. There was no time given to ask questions, no clarifications. She said we are in the final stages of selecting candidates.

http://www.glassdoor.com/Interview/HSBC-Holdings-Spring-Week-Interview-Questions-EI_IE3482.0,13_KO14,25.htm

how was it, ok? what in the world, don't they just answer qs straight...

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Aenigma

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Original post by madvillainy

Why not Barclays? By conversion do you mean that is possible at Credit Suisse to go on Summer Internship still in this year after finishing Spring?

Just a bank declining in reputation with a poor spring week.

No, sorry, the conversion process

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madvillainy

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Original post by Aenigma

Just a bank declining in reputation with a poor spring week.

No, sorry, the conversion process

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so what is the conversion process, since the answer from google is The conversion process begins when a person considers the possibility of becoming Jewish. :wink:

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Manuelle

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See the message above, someone said it all. It was ok - 7 questions, 15-20 min interview.

Original post by welcometoib

how was it, ok? what in the world, don't they just answer qs straight...

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B-Stacks

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Original post by madvillainy

so what is the conversion process, since the answer from google is The conversion process begins when a person considers the possibility of becoming Jewish. :wink:

When you have your interviews/AC. CS start it straight after their spring week whereas some others start it in September. This is conversion to Summer 2016

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B-Stacks

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Original post by fluker6696

Has anyone else's GS updated to 'interview completed'?

Mine says that too :s must be awaiting a rejection

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B-Stacks

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Original post by welcometoib

ubs tele int tomorrow! just got call now, for Ibd. lol i have a barc int in an hour, was worried id been phoned hour early :tongue:

Wait. So they gave you invite today for an interview tomorrow? Less than 24 hours preparation time?

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madvillainy

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my GS app for tech has still status received, anyone with app for tech has their app status changed?

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Carolin2

Hey! I am new to this thread. I have applied to a number of SW and just got an mail telling me I was invited to the first round interview for Nomura's Women Program (telephone interview as I don't live or study in the UK). I was wondering if anyone had been through the interview yet and had any advice to give me?? :colondollar:

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ProjectNr2

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Original post by Carolin2

Hey! I am new to this thread. I have applied to a number of SW and just got an mail telling me I was invited to the first round interview for Nomura's Women Program (telephone interview as I don't live or study in the UK). I was wondering if anyone had been through the interview yet and had any advice to give me?? :colondollar:

where are you from?

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Carolin2

Original post by ProjectNr2

where are you from?

France - I did an LLB at KCL and now I'm at ESCP Europe