IB interview preparation

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#1

Just want to get some recommendations on books to read for Investment Banking interview preparation. The only one I know about is the Vault Guide, but does anyone have any other suggestions? I usually have a hard time with the technical section. I know the material on paper, but somehow when i was asked during an interview, I panic and blank out sad So I’m just wondering if there are any sort of practice question sets out there?

I don’t have an interview set-up right now (I wish), and I heard that it’s really hard to break into IB post-grad, but I don’t really want to give up just like that :frowning:

#2

Ask my man Numi.

#3

Learn some jargon and try to work it into every sentence you say. This will make you seem more sophisticated. Here are some terms that you should memorize:

  1. Making it rain

  2. M&A on the buy side

  3. Win-win (and also the superior “Win-Win-Win”)

  4. Square the circle

  5. Synergies

  6. Apples to apples

  7. Best athlete

  8. Models (and bottles)

Good luck.

#4

don’t forget to greet your interviewer by saying:

“good morning bsd, how high should i jump today? your hermes tie look marvellous!”

#5

CFAvsMBA, thanks as always for the plug!

claudiapyc, I suggest you take a look at www.mergersandinquisitions.com as a good starting point to learn more about investment banking. I am a guest columnist for the website but have no monetary affiliation; the person running it is a personal friend, and the quality of the content (very little of which I’m actually responsible for) is excellent. Much of this site is free and I would recommend it to anyone that wants a clear and practical understanding of how to get a job in banking.

As CFAvsMBA mentioned, I do offer mock interview services, and you can read more about them on my LinkedIn profile below. I have conducted a couple hundred mock interviews and real-life interviews for both sell-side and buy-side roles, and many of my clients have succeeded in getting investment banking, equity research or hedge fund jobs.

#6

Thanks for all the replies :slight_smile:

@numi: i will take a look at the websites when i get back home since they are blocked at work haha. Thanks!

#7

lol I wish they have a “like” button for this forum.

#8

It’s M&A’in on the Buyside. Get it right bro.

#9

Get the book Monkey Business and Damn It Feels Good to be a Banker.

You’re welcome.

#10

do you offer mock mock interview services? I’m meeting with someone important who offered to do the mock interview, and i don’t want to mess it up!

#11

My services are designed for anybody that aspires to be completely awesome.