So this morning… I woke up bright and early (830) for a phone interview I thought I had at 9:30.
I took my shower… got dressed.. was getting ready to read up on some current financial events, when the phone rang. I looked at the time… it was Bloomberg. I had mistakenly thought in my head it was at 930. Not so good.
So I answer the phone with a smile and greet the interviewer on the other line. yada yada…. he introduces a second interviewer who will also be listening and asking questions.
So basically… that ripped me a new one. Totally unprepared for that kinda barrage of Q&A. This was hardball- Wallstreet style.
What the hell is a Credit default swap? I had no clue.(I know now!)
Gimme your strengths and weaknesses. (Not an easy thing.)
Give me a recent development in the financial market.
Rate yourself on a scale of 1 to 10 of your financial knowledge. (wtf… compared to who! I gave myself a four and explained that I know the scope of the current financial situation, but the nitty gritty I had no idea. I knew the theories behind what happened..yadda yadda.. but i was so nervous.)
What was your last job? Why was is important/valuable? (I explained my summer experiences running my own business, selling books door to door 13 hours a day 6 days a week for 12 weeks.)
So you can sell huh? Sell yourself to me… but you can’t use any catch phrases… and if you do.. you’re done.. and I’m stopping you. (WOW. I was totally like.. shit. catch phrases? How the hell can I think straight and not be that conscientious. I did my best… utimately… in my eyes… i blew it. ha!)
Anyway…. It was great experience anyway! ha.
William Dare 