I have a phone interview for an ER gig with AB's sell side unit. Apparently it is going to be a consulting type interview "with questions such as 'how many tennis rackets are in Spain'"? Any insight into interviews like this-can any of you please give me any advice at all? id appreciate anything at all
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For that specific question, I would try to find some management consulting MBA interview guides and focus on the market sizing questions. See a question, try to size the market (highly recommend recording your own voice) and then compare to the ideal answer listed. Do this 30 times. Then come back and let me know if you still have trouble. For me when I was preparing for consulting interviews, that was enough. If you do need more help, you may need specific coaching, which can be bought on wallstreetoasis or other websites.
Hey I'm about to interview for them as well for the Equity Research role? Can you tell me what that was like? I'm kind of freaking out
With those type of questions, since there are so many different types and variations that you can't really memorize any answers, it's less about getting the correct answer and more about showing your thought process. Think out loud, and do your best to come to a reasonable answer.
Sanford Bernstein Equity Research Interview: preparation and other tips! (Originally Posted: 02/13/2010)
Hi All,
I have an equity research job interview coming up very soon at Sanford Bernstein and would like to know if anyone has any advice on how to be best prepared. As of now, I'm working from the Vault Guide to Finance Interview and Training the Street's Valuation self-study course...and I have very little time to prepare!
Many Thanks
Firstly, what level hire are you? Analyst, associate, VP?
The interviews there are predominantly behavioural for the first round.
For later rounds, you should start thinking about preparing a few stock pitches. Are you applying for a generalist ER position? Or is it sector-specific? If the latter, then you should be heavily researching the appropriate sector.
Maybe ask some of your friends in the industry to pull some equity research on a few companies for you. If you know absolutely nothing about the sector whatsoever, big houses will generally print an overview once or twice per annum. You should definitely read something like that, as it will provide a lot of BS you can spout during your interviews.
Finally, just keep up to date with what's happening in the markets. There is nothing more annoying than when a kid comes in to interview for a markets-related job without seeming to care about the markets.
is this an interview for the media sector,, associate level
Sanford Bernstein Summer Research Associate 1st Round Interview (Originally Posted: 02/12/2014)
Anyone has experience with their interview? I know that they ask a lot of market sizing questions, but I am still wondering whether other types of case interview questions will be covered. Any advice will be appreciated!
Other types of case interview questions - not really, it is mostly market sizing questions that can get quite complicated depending on the interviewer. Some brainteasers and some general sector understanding (depending with which team you're talking and whether you're told which teams are interested in you).
Wouldn't be surprised if there would be some focus on competency/motivation - why SCB/why SS vs. BS/why them vs. BBs.
Thanks! Very helpful suggestions! definitely gonna dig into those market sizing questions...
Any other comments? Much appreciated!
Sanford Bernstein ER Interview (Originally Posted: 10/25/2011)
Hey all, does anyone have any insight into the Sanford Bernstein ER position for second rounds? they said over the phone that it's going to be consulting-type questions...is that true?? and how hard/in-depth do they go into cases?
thanks a bunch in advance
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