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对interview的建议[英国]
对interview的建议[英国]
滴答出国资讯
Interviewing Successfully
1.Come prepared for the interview - it is a great opportunity to find out more about Goldman Sachs and the industry. Feel free to ask questions - and have some questions ready!
2.Gather your thoughts about why you are interested in investment banking. What do you know about Goldman Sachs? What appeals to you about our firm and the division you are applying to?
3.Think about yourself and your strengths and weaknesses? What motivates you? What relevant skills have you acquired through work experience or other activities?
4.Relax when you are being interviewed. You are there because you are intelligent and well qualified - you just need to demonstrate it.
5.Initial impressions count but don't worry unnecessarily - the occasional slip is OK.
6.Develop empathy with your interviewer - watch for their cues.
7.Know the dress code and wear something appropriate.
8.Make a natural personal impact with handshake, your smile - and maintain eye contact.
9.Build rapport with natural interest and humour - be yourself - that's who we're interviewing.
10.Pause and think before replying hastily and don't be afraid to ask for a question to be clarified.
11.Be aware of your natural body language and watch your posture - try not to stare out of the window - and don't fidget!.
12.Think about the environment you are going into and the culture of the company you are trying to impress.
13.Rehearse your answers to difficult questions.
14.Switch off your phone before you arrive!
---tips from Goldman Sachs ---
再解释一些常用的词语---
Analyst
1. a person who studies financial markets and components of them to contribute strategic data
2. as in program at Goldman Sachs, the point of entry for highly qualified college graduates
Asset Allocation
the apportionment of an investment portfolio among the various asset classes or markets (cash, fixed interest, property, and shares) in line with the investment outlook of the investor or investment manager
Assets
the resources available to an individual or organization
Block Trade
a trade involving a large quantity of stock or large dollar amount of bonds. Loosely, a block trade would involve 10,000 or more stock shares or in excess of US$200,000 in bonds
Bond
In its basic form, a bond is a loan and reflects a promise by a borrower (the issuer of the bond) to repay the amount borrowed (principal) at a specific date in the future, at an agreed upon interest rate. The maturities of bonds vary significantly but are generally longer term and often longer than one year. Bonds also vary based on the type of issuer (corporate, municipal, government entity) and in their structure, such as coupon interest, yield, protection of principal, put and call features, tax implications, etc. Issuers use the bond markets to raise debt capital
Brokerage
a commission or charge by an intermediary, such as a stockbroker, for the execution of a transaction
Clearing and Settlement
process of completing a transaction
Commercial Paper
Commercial Paper is short-term, unsecured debt sold by corporations and financial institutions as an alternative to bank borrowings
Commission
payments made by the provider of a product to its seller for its sale/maintenance
Commodities
raw materials such as grain or precious metals. Contracts for purchase and sale of commodities are sold on commodities exchanges
Controllers
department that oversees financial accounts and transactions for the firm
Derivatives
futures and options on various commodities or securities
Disclosure
release of information relevant to a transaction. In a securities transaction, the dealer must disclose details of any commission or remuneration generated by the transaction and any other relevant interests they have
Due Diligence
obligation to be thorough and to proceed with care and caution in matters on behalf of the client
Equity
the value of the ownership of an investment
Equity Story
background research identifying strengths and weaknesses related to a stock, assessing institutional investors' interests in purchasing the stock, valuation, and supporting our banking professionals on the structural elements of the deal. "Research forms the bridge between the investors and investment banking."
Exchange Floor
location at a securities exchange where transactions take place
Financial Models
tools used to determine the value of an investment in a company, commodity, currency, government initiative, etc. To build a financial model, an analyst may consider past performance, current market trends, political climate and overall value of the issuer, for example
Fixed Income
interest-bearing notes, bonds and bills that pay a specified percentage of interest over the life of the loan
Future
a contract obligating the holder to buy or sell a commodity or security at a specific price on a specific date
Gearing
the relationship between ownership (equity) and associated borrowings. In a highly geared situation, the borrower has a high level of debt relative to equity. The higher the gearing the greater the risk and the greater the potential for profit or loss
Hedge Fund
a fund invested in a way to provide balance against risks taken as a result of other investments
IPO
(initial public offering) The first issue of stock or other securities by a company for sale to the public
Issue
a series or quantity of financial securities made available for sale
MTN
medium-term notes; bonds with a maturity of 2 to 10 years
Mutual Fund
a fund operated by an investment firm that raises capital from shareholders to invest in stocks, bonds, options, commodities or money market securities. These funds offer investors the advantages of diversification and professional management
Options
the right to buy or sell a commodity or security on a specific date for a predetermined price. The investor forfeits the investment money if the right is not exercised by the option expiration date
Portfolio Manager
a person responsible for the profitable direction of certain aggregated investments
Private Equity
investment capital provided by individuals or closely-held companies
Prospectus
the offer-document for a securities investment. The prospectus sets out details of the terms, fees and changes of what is to be offered, as well as that of all parties involved
Public Offerings
1. process and documents related to making securities available for sale to the public 2. volunteer services that Goldman Sachs employees provide to the communities in which they live
Qualitative Research
research into how an investment's results were achieved including the quality of the people, strategies, systems and infrastructure that achieved them
Quantitative Research
numbers-related research using statistical analysis of past performance of companies, products, segments, etc.
Red Herring
the popular name given to a preliminary prospectus because portions of the cover page are done in red ink
Repo
a repurchase agreement; an investment vehicle in which the seller agrees to buy back the securities for an agreed-upon price, usually at a stated time
Risk
what Goldman Sachs takes, strategically, in order to make money
Road Show
a marketing trip accompanying the client's senior management to investor presentations that explain the company's business objectives and strategy, and fielding questions from potential investors related to the offering
Syndicate
a group of investment bankers that agrees to purchase securities from an issuer for resale to the public
Tombstones
advertisements in the financial press placed to announce securities offerings
Traders
people who buy and sell securities for brokers, dealers, and for their own accounts
White Knight
a friendly acquirer sought by a company that is subject to an unfriendly takeover
-- from Goldman Sachs –
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