Update: I’ve been through 3 interview rounds for the position at this point. The firm has gone into a hiring freeze and is not planning to make a decision in the near-term. Allegedly, I am one of their top two candidates and will be reconsidered in the late August / September time frame when the firm expects resume hiring. During our discussions, we did not get to the stage where we would discuss 1st vs. 2nd year, etc. That’s probably in the next interview (if there even is a next interview). In the mean time, I’m going to continue interviewing for other jobs that seem more interesting and like a better fit for my skill set. Thanks all for your advice, especially numi.
thanks for the update bromion and best of luck to you. unfortunately for prospective employees, the bank you’re interviewing at isn’t the only one with a hiring freeze, but stay enthusiastic and keep yourself on their radar. that’s the least you can do for now. keep us posted and good luck