So I have a few equity research informational interviews scheduled for this week. They’re with sell side analysts. What are questions I should be asking? This is what I have been thinking:
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How do you conduct prioprietary research?
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What type of research is required? Is it fundamental, top down etc?
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What is the general career progression like at your bank and how long does it take before someone starts covering their own stocks? Will I be allowed to cover peripheral stocks in the sector that I join within a year?
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To what extent do you attend road shows?
What are your thoughts on the questions above? What else should I be asking?
Also: What should I know about the research department at their bank? What sort of research should I be doing on that? Obviously what sectors they cover and how the department is structured. What else?
I would like the discussion to revolve around career-related issues as well as their bank. I would like to stay away from heavy-duty technical questions and details in their specific sector.
Thank you so much for any advice you can offer!