- Remember that you have multiple shortlists and you must evaluate each of them very thoroughly.
- First decide on the line of work (Investment Banking, Markets, Equity Trading, Private Equity, etc.) and only then decide on the Bank preferences.
- Your day might progress slowly as these banks have a lengthy PPT and interview process. Be Patient. Your chance will come.
- Never lie about your preferences. This is probably the most important rule. If you lie, you are done. You won’t get placed. Period. So be honest.
- Have your priorities set in your head and do not change them at the last minute. Again, be patient.
These are just some rough rules that you must follow. What is important to remember is that the Banks want you just as much as you want them. It is all about reaching an equilibrium. With banks, a very important factor to consider is buddy calls. These are highly evaluative in nature so take them very seriously. These usually happen over the run up to the Bank Day. Based on how these calls go, you will usually have a fair idea about which bank prefers you. This is an important factor to consider as the probability of getting into a bank that prefers you is far higher than a bank that you dream about but doesn’t prefer you. Always go for the bird in hand rather than the 2 in the bush.
The most important quality on this day is your composure. The more calm and composed you are, the more assured you will be. Bank Day is not just about how well you give the interview. It is more about how well you use the position you are in. How well you prioritize. And most importantly, how well you deal with pressure. After all, isn’t that what Banking is all about?
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