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Transfer Application Tips
Transferring to a different university The transfer application process is very similar to the initial college application process: you have to get recommendation letters, send SAT scores, and apply through the common app. (Check out tips for the initial college application process here). There are two notable differences: (1) You have to write an […]
Continue readingACT CALM – Ace your interview
My previous article: ‘7 tips to succeed in an interview’, which was featured by Business Insider, gave tips mainly on how to prepare for an interview. But what do you actually do on the interview day? In this article, I give 7 tips to succeed DURING an interview using the mnemonic: ACT CALM A – […]
Continue readingList of behavioural questions
After my interviews, I make a list of all the behavioural questions I was asked. In this list, you will find common questions and wacky questions. Common questions are bolded. Tell me about yourself What are your strengths? What are your weaknesses? Why do you want to do investment banking/consulting/software engineering etc. ? What do investment […]
Continue readingTips for the Career Fair
Recently, I was speaking on a panel along with recruiters and employees, and we were giving tips to freshmen for the career fair. Some of the tips I heard from the recruiters can be applicable to anyone for the career fair. So here are a few tips: Tip #1: Have a Strategy Don’t just aimlessly walk […]
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