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EQUITY SOCIETY’SEQUITY SOCIETY’S
FALL NETWORKING RECEPTIONFALL NETWORKING RECEPTION
Co-sponsored by:
The Equity Society
The Clay Center
at VSB
University Career Services Office
in collaboration with
the Villanova Financial Club
(VU Alumni working on Wall Street)
Thursday, September 13, 2007Thursday, September 13, 2007
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AGENDAAGENDA
• Welcome - Brenda Stover, The Clay Center at VSB
• Introduction of Panel – Bill Donnell, Merrill Lynch / Villanova Financial Club
• Panel Presentations
• Q&A
• Introduction of Reception Employers – Brian Cotroneo, Equity Society Co-President
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• Bill Donnell (VU ‘77)Senior Vice President, Merrill Lynch Private Banking
• George Coleman (VU ‘78)Managing Director / Global Head Equity Sales , Credit Suisse
• Bill Parry (VU ’82)Managing Director / Head of U.S. High Grade Credit Sales, Banc of America Securities
• Matthew Baldwin (VU ‘06)Global Markets Analyst, Banc of America Securities
• Mairaed McCarthy (VU ’06)Investment Banking Analyst - Financial Institutions Group, Merrill Lynch
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George ColemanGeorge Coleman(VU ’78)
Managing Director / Global Head
Equity Sales
Credit Suisse
VillanovaCONFIDENTIAL
How to Prepare for an InterviewSeptember 2007
PRELIMINARY | SUBJECT TO FURTHER REVIEW AND EVALUATIONTHESE MATERIALS MAY NOT BE USED OR RELIED UPON FOR ANY PURPOSE OTHER THAN AS SPECIFICALLY CONTEMPLATED BY A WRITTEN AGREEMENT WITH CREDIT SUISSE.
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At the Start
You have 30 minutes. How is it broken down?
Five core competency’s
Have a view and be prepared
How to make a good impression
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During the Interview
Interviewer will try to break the ice 2-3 minutes
Will look for something in common form resume Will spend the next 15-20 minutes on five core
competency’s
Intellectual skills
Interpersonal skills
Motivation and work skills
Problem solving skills
Alignment with Credit Suisse’s Values
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At the End
Will spend the last 3 -5 minutes giving candidate an opportunity to ask questions
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Keep in Mind
You really do not have 30 minutes because the interviewer needs to fill out the Evaluation Form and mentally prepare for the next candidate.
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Analyst Evaluation Form
Credit SuisseEquity Sales & Trading Analyst Program
Candidate Evaluation Form
SECTION I: GENERAL CANDIDATE INFORMATIONCandidate: School:Interviewer: Interviewer’s Department:
Academic Performance and Test Scores Overall GPA ______ SAT scores _____________ (____Verbal, _____Math) GMAT _____________ (____Quantitative , ____Verbal , ____Overall, ____Analytical Writing Assessment) LSAT _____________ Other _____________
Check Those Firms Candidate is Currently Interviewing With[ ]GS [ ]MS [ ]ML [ ]Other[ ]SSB [ ]LB [ ]JPM/Chase ____________________
SECTION II: SELECTION CRITERIAScale: Evaluate candidate compared to other applicants and employees in the position.[1] Superior or Exceptional – Superior evidence of these competencies.
[2] Very Good or Strong – Very strong evidence of these competencies.
[3] Good – Average evidence of these competencies.
[4] Marginal – Little evidence of these competencies.[5] Very Poor – No evidence of these competencies.
Intellectual Skills (Intellectually Curious, Bright, Fast Thinker) [1] [2] [3] [4] [5]Comments:
Interpersonal and Communication Skills (Engaging, Team Player, Articulate, Confident,Creates Positive Relationships) [1] [2] [3] [4] [5]
Comments:
Motivation and Work Skills (Attention to Detail, Driven, Goal Oriented, Resourceful, Effective Under Pressure, Self Starter) [1] [2] [3] [4] [5]
Comments:
Problem Solving Skills (Analytical, Creative, Logical, Quantitative) [1] [2] [3] [4] [5]Comments:
Alignment with Credit Suisse Culture (Client Service, Individuality, Entrepreneurship, Ethical, Informed andInterested in Financial Markets, Versatile) [1] [2] [3] [4] [5]
Comments:
SECTION III: OVERALL EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATION[1] Strongly Recommend [2] Recommend[3] Reservations [4] Do Not HireComments:
Rank __________of ___________ (# of candidates interviewed today).
I recommend this candidate be interviewed by: Areas to probe:
Return completed form to: Katie Papadonis EMA-10 or Fax 917-326-4438
Credit SuisseEquity Sales & Trading Analyst Program
Candidate Evaluation Form
SECTION I: GENERAL CANDIDATE INFORMATIONCandidate: School:Interviewer: Interviewer’s Department:
Academic Performance and Test Scores Overall GPA ______ SAT scores _____________ (____Verbal, _____Math) GMAT _____________ (____Quantitative , ____Verbal , ____Overall, ____Analytical Writing Assessment) LSAT _____________ Other _____________
Check Those Firms Candidate is Currently Interviewing With[ ]GS [ ]MS [ ]ML [ ]Other[ ]SSB [ ]LB [ ]JPM/Chase ____________________
SECTION II: SELECTION CRITERIAScale: Evaluate candidate compared to other applicants and employees in the position.[1] Superior or Exceptional – Superior evidence of these competencies.
[2] Very Good or Strong – Very strong evidence of these competencies.
[3] Good – Average evidence of these competencies.
[4] Marginal – Little evidence of these competencies.[5] Very Poor – No evidence of these competencies.
Intellectual Skills (Intellectually Curious, Bright, Fast Thinker) [1] [2] [3] [4] [5]Comments:
Interpersonal and Communication Skills (Engaging, Team Player, Articulate, Confident,Creates Positive Relationships) [1] [2] [3] [4] [5]
Comments:
Motivation and Work Skills (Attention to Detail, Driven, Goal Oriented, Resourceful, Effective Under Pressure, Self Starter) [1] [2] [3] [4] [5]
Comments:
Problem Solving Skills (Analytical, Creative, Logical, Quantitative) [1] [2] [3] [4] [5]Comments:
Alignment with Credit Suisse Culture (Client Service, Individuality, Entrepreneurship, Ethical, Informed andInterested in Financial Markets, Versatile) [1] [2] [3] [4] [5]
Comments:
SECTION III: OVERALL EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATION[1] Strongly Recommend [2] Recommend[3] Reservations [4] Do Not HireComments:
Rank __________of ___________ (# of candidates interviewed today).
I recommend this candidate be interviewed by: Areas to probe:
Return completed form to: Katie Papadonis EMA-10 or Fax 917-326-4438
SECTION I: GENERAL CANDIDATE INFORMATIONCandidate: School:Interviewer: Interviewer’s Department:
Academic Performance and Test Scores Overall GPA ______ SAT scores _____________ (____Verbal, _____Math) GMAT _____________ (____Quantitative , ____Verbal , ____Overall, ____Analytical Writing Assessment) LSAT _____________ Other _____________
Check Those Firms Candidate is Currently Interviewing With[ ]GS [ ]MS [ ]ML [ ]Other[ ]SSB [ ]LB [ ]JPM/Chase ____________________
SECTION II: SELECTION CRITERIAScale: Evaluate candidate compared to other applicants and employees in the position.[1] Superior or Exceptional – Superior evidence of these competencies.
[2] Very Good or Strong – Very strong evidence of these competencies.
[3] Good – Average evidence of these competencies.
[4] Marginal – Little evidence of these competencies.[5] Very Poor – No evidence of these competencies.
Intellectual Skills (Intellectually Curious, Bright, Fast Thinker) [1] [2] [3] [4] [5]Comments:
Interpersonal and Communication Skills (Engaging, Team Player, Articulate, Confident,Creates Positive Relationships) [1] [2] [3] [4] [5]
Comments:
Motivation and Work Skills (Attention to Detail, Driven, Goal Oriented, Resourceful, Effective Under Pressure, Self Starter) [1] [2] [3] [4] [5]
Comments:
Problem Solving Skills (Analytical, Creative, Logical, Quantitative) [1] [2] [3] [4] [5]Comments:
Alignment with Credit Suisse Culture (Client Service, Individuality, Entrepreneurship, Ethical, Informed andInterested in Financial Markets, Versatile) [1] [2] [3] [4] [5]
Comments:
SECTION III: OVERALL EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATION[1] Strongly Recommend [2] Recommend[3] Reservations [4] Do Not HireComments:
Rank __________of ___________ (# of candidates interviewed today).
I recommend this candidate be interviewed by: Areas to probe:
Return completed form to: Katie Papadonis EMA-10 or Fax 917-326-4438
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Keep in Mind
Have a View & Be Prepared
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Things to Have a View On
Interest Rates Economy Employment Oil Inflation Geopolitical Situation Stocks that you think would be good investments Dollar Volatility
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What Do These Date Have In Common?
10 - 5
11-2
12-7
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You Can’t Go Wrong if You Do This
Read Wall Street Journal:
Section “C”
Abreast of the markets
Heard on the street
Credit markets
I hear it is free!!!!!!!!!
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Proper Decorum
Actions Speak Louder Than Words
Things to Do
Introduce yourself
SMILE
Shake hands
Maintain eye contact
Be CONFIDENT!
Things NOT to Do
Do Not smoke
Do Not chew gum
Do Not look at the ground
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Don’t Just Survive, ThriveHow to Successfully Sell Yourself
Speaking Points
Speak slowly
Avoid all slang
Avoid “um” and “like” as fillers in your sentences
Speak confidently but NOT arrogantly
Keep eye contact when speaking or listening
Answer the question asked
Be positive in all your answers
Market yourself
Don’t be afraid to put it on the line - “I want this job and I will work as hard as it takes to get it”
Body Language
The rest of your body language can say just as much as your mouth
Sit up, lean forward, be engaged
Stand until the interviewer sits
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Follow Through
Closing the Interview
Have questions ready for the interviewer
Ask about the job, the Organization, and the Organization’s culture
DO NOT ASK ABOUT MONEY
You’re not done yet
Stand up, thank the interviewer for their time, shake hands again
Write a thank you letter as soon as you get home– Re-emphasize how nice it was to meet them and how much you
want the job– Be extremely polite, appropriate, and nice– Remind the interviewer of something you discussed or mention a
particularly enjoyable aspect of the conversation
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How to Kill an Interview Things Interviewers Hate
Being a “know-it-all”, over-aggressive, or overbearing
Condemnation of past employers
Bad handshake
Being late
Lack of manners
Bad personal appearance
Lack of confidence
Lack of involvement in school or extracurricular activities
Rambling answers
Having no questions to ask
Asking questions, just to ask questions
Over-emphasis on money
Lack of interest and enthusiasm
Not knowing the job to which you are applying
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INTERVIEWING ON WALL STREETINTERVIEWING ON WALL STREETPANEL PRESENTATIONPANEL PRESENTATION
Bill ParryBill Parry(VU ’82)
Managing Director / Head of U.S. High Grade Sales
Banc of America Securities
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Matt BaldwinMatt Baldwin(VU ’06)
Analyst – Global Foreign Exchange
Banc of America Securities
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Mairaed McCarthyMairaed McCarthy(VU ’06)
Investment Banking Analyst – Financial Institutions Group
Merrill Lynch
CAMPUS RESOURCESCAMPUS RESOURCES (FREE!)(FREE!)
• Resume Writing / Interviewing GuidelinesResume Writing / Interviewing Guidelines–Career Services Office (Corr 106) and careers.villanova.edu–The Clay Center at VSB (Bartley 1054)
• Personalized AppointmentsPersonalized Appointments (CSO, Corr 106)
–Schedule appointment or Walk-in (M-F, 1-3 PM)–Resume and Cover Letter Writing/Critique–Interview Strategies and Videotaped Practice Interviews–Job Search Strategies
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–You Just Have to Ask
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Brian CotroneoBrian Cotroneo(VU ‘08)
Co-President
Equity Society
EQUITY SOCIETYEQUITY SOCIETYFALL NETWORKING RECEPTIONFALL NETWORKING RECEPTION
• Lehman Brothers
•Merrill Lynch
•Morgan Stanley
•SEI
•Susquehanna International Group
•The Investor Relations Group
•Wachovia Securities
•Waddell & Reed
• Banc of America Securities
• Berkery Noyes & Co., LLC
• Cohen & Company
• Credit Suisse
• Evergreen Investments
(Wachovia Corp.)
• FactSet Research Systems
• Hennion & Walsh, Inc.
• Janney Montgomery Scott LLC
• JPMorgan Chase
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