The Key To Stress Interviews: Don’t Stress!
“Stress interviews” are an offbeat way to see how candidates react to unusual circumstances under pressure. Our advice: Expect the unexpected. In one type of stress interview, a recruiter might introduce himself, start reading a newspaper and ignore a job candidate for...
Sizing Up Your Interviewer in 60 Seconds
Knowing who you’re talking to is half the battle. Interviewing consultant Anne Warfield has coached candidates to tailor their pitch to recruiters’ personalities. Here, she divulges how to identify the four most common types of interviewers—and how to position yourself for...
Internships for MBA Career Changers
Many people attend business school with an eye toward changing careers, and one of the most important aspects of that shift is a summer internship. Internships are an invaluable way to gain experience and references, and to decide if your new career choice is right for you. And, if...
Considering a Career in Venture Capital
Breaking into and succeeding in the VC world isn't easy, so make a careful decision when it comes to the firm that’s best for you.
If you're at all interested in money and technology—and the place where they intersect—you might give thought to a...
The Dos and Don’ts of I-Banking Interviews
The next chapters cover a lot of detailed information about specific interview questions intended to cover a range of possible topics and themes. There are a few interview best practices, however, that transcend boundaries of interview question category, context, and scope....
Rules of Engagement
Goodbye, selling. Hello, connecting!
By Sally Hogshead
You’re at a cocktail party, standing at the cheese platter. A guy approaches you, and by way of introducing himself, shouts “Tufts, class of ’91! MBA from Vanderbilt! Corner office and company car at age...
Do You need an MBA?
While there are many careers in the green sector that don’t require an MBA, many others—particularly if you’re interested in following a corporate route, but also for many nonprofit roles—having an MBA could significantly help your career. The management skills that come with an MBA provide...
Business Ethics 101
Business ethics has long been a part of undergraduate and MBA curricula, but business schools are now paying heightened attention to this area. The Enron scandal still casts a long shadow, and the financial crisis of 2008, spun out of poor judgment and overly risky investments, has created new...
The Airplane Test
Every firm has a different term for the “Could I Get Along with This Person?” test. Some call it the “plane” test. Interviewers ask themselves, “How would I feel sitting on an airplane or being delayed for hours in an airport with this person? Would it be okay? Better than okay? Or...
Orientation Survival Guide
By Kemba Dunham
The real business of classes is still ahead of you, but first you’ve got a week of orientation. A time for fun and games, right? No way. You’ll be hit over the head with so many career sessions, workshops, and social events—many of them mandatory—that your head will...
First and Foremost: Things You Should Know
Now here’s insight from someone who has been in exactly the position you’re in now.
I’ve interviewed countless times and have plenty of stories about mistakes I made during some of those interviews. The good news about mistakes is that you learn more from them than from...
Build Your Brand at Business School
Personal branding has always been out there, but it has become a better defined and an increasingly popular concept over the past decade. More and more professionals across industries and functional areas are discovering the value of creating, communicating and maintaining...
What Does It Take to Be an Entrepreneur?
Considering whether or not to start your own high-tech business? You'd better be ready to raise some money. What do VCs and other investors look for when investing? A good business plan, sure, but what else?
WetFeet interviewed entrepreneurs about what it takes to...
Nail It!
You’ve snagged an interview at your dream company. Now what? Here, top recruiters, career consultants, and even shrinks offer shrewd tips and subtle tricks for moving from “How do you do?” to “When can you start?”
Six tips for the first two minutes, because nothing matters more than a first...
Everyone says I’m expected to “do my homework.” What exactly does this mean? How much will I be expected to know about each company with which I interview?
First and foremost, “doing your homework” means that you genuinely understand the role of an investment bank and can clearly articulate the distinct roles...
Not in school? A foreign student? Recruiter doesn’t come to your school? You can still get an interview. And you can still get a job in I-banking. Here’s what our insiders recommend if you fall into one of these categories.
Mid-career Hires
If you already work on Wall Street, you know where to go—and...
The Key To Stress Interviews: Don’t Stress!
“Stress interviews” are an offbeat way to see how candidates react to unusual circumstances under pressure. Our advice: Expect the unexpected. In one type of stress interview, a recruiter might introduce himself, start reading a newspaper and ignore a job candidate for...
Sizing Up Your Interviewer in 60 Seconds
Knowing who you’re talking to is half the battle. Interviewing consultant Anne Warfield has coached candidates to tailor their pitch to recruiters’ personalities. Here, she divulges how to identify the four most common types of interviewers—and how to position yourself for...
Internships for MBA Career Changers
Many people attend business school with an eye toward changing careers, and one of the most important aspects of that shift is a summer internship. Internships are an invaluable way to gain experience and references, and to decide if your new career choice is right for you. And, if...
Considering a Career in Venture Capital
Breaking into and succeeding in the VC world isn't easy, so make a careful decision when it comes to the firm that’s best for you.
If you're at all interested in money and technology—and the place where they intersect—you might give thought to a...
The Dos and Don’ts of I-Banking Interviews
The next chapters cover a lot of detailed information about specific interview questions intended to cover a range of possible topics and themes. There are a few interview best practices, however, that transcend boundaries of interview question category, context, and scope....
Rules of Engagement
Goodbye, selling. Hello, connecting!
By Sally Hogshead
You’re at a cocktail party, standing at the cheese platter. A guy approaches you, and by way of introducing himself, shouts “Tufts, class of ’91! MBA from Vanderbilt! Corner office and company car at age...
Do You need an MBA?
While there are many careers in the green sector that don’t require an MBA, many others—particularly if you’re interested in following a corporate route, but also for many nonprofit roles—having an MBA could significantly help your career. The management skills that come with an MBA provide...
Business Ethics 101
Business ethics has long been a part of undergraduate and MBA curricula, but business schools are now paying heightened attention to this area. The Enron scandal still casts a long shadow, and the financial crisis of 2008, spun out of poor judgment and overly risky investments, has created new...
The Airplane Test
Every firm has a different term for the “Could I Get Along with This Person?” test. Some call it the “plane” test. Interviewers ask themselves, “How would I feel sitting on an airplane or being delayed for hours in an airport with this person? Would it be okay? Better than okay? Or...
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The Key To Stress Interviews: Don’t Stress!
