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by SauceDrinker
January 16th, 2004, 3:57 pm
Forum: Careers Forum
Topic: Masters
Replies: 7
Views: 190537

Masters

<t>QuoteOriginally posted by: trader14The other thing I need to consider is that if I do a masters I will be 24 upon completion is this a problem for graduate programs and banks.I have a mate, who at 25 started as an analyst at a large European IB after completing a M.Sc. However,some of my older ma...
by SauceDrinker
January 16th, 2004, 11:24 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: (not so tough?) teaser
Replies: 5
Views: 189895

(not so tough?) teaser

Row 1 {2,7,6}Row 2 {9,5,1}Row 3 {4,3,8}
by SauceDrinker
December 31st, 2003, 8:39 am
Forum: Careers Forum
Topic: Dealing with headhunters
Replies: 18
Views: 192310

Dealing with headhunters

<t>QuoteOriginally posted by: TowelieI can't see why he needs them QuoteThe headhunter can benefit in an number of ways from your correct solutions. He/she can:(a) Give another candidate your answers. (b) Even better from a time point of view is to ask other candidates the questions. If their soluti...
by SauceDrinker
December 10th, 2003, 3:14 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Easter Day in VB code
Replies: 26
Views: 191935

Easter Day in VB code

QuoteOriginally posted by: laosunHi, SauceDrinker, can you explain what inspired you?Dear Sir/Madam, I found it in Walkenbach Excel 2002. It was the result of a competition ran by an Excel Master in Germany.
by SauceDrinker
December 8th, 2003, 1:17 pm
Forum: Careers Forum
Topic: Optiver Mathtest
Replies: 49
Views: 220445

Optiver Mathtest

There are lots and lots of little tricks. I am sure some member of this site will be able to provide reference to a suitable book on this topic.
by SauceDrinker
December 4th, 2003, 8:51 am
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Easter Day in VB code
Replies: 26
Views: 191935

Easter Day in VB code

The year is stored in cell A1.Stick a year e.g. 2002 in cell A1.Stick the code in cell A2 and it will give you the result.
by SauceDrinker
December 3rd, 2003, 12:48 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Easter Day in VB code
Replies: 26
Views: 191935

Easter Day in VB code

This formula returns the date for Easter,and assumes the year is stored in cell A1:=DOLLAR(("4/"&A1)/7+MOD(19*MOD(A1,19)-7,30)*14%,)*7-6
by SauceDrinker
November 17th, 2003, 11:57 am
Forum: Careers Forum
Topic: Interview for a 2nd role with the same IB
Replies: 34
Views: 192788

Interview for a 2nd role with the same IB

<t>Some HR departments in large IBs have the power to veto candidates so HR interviews should be dealt with the same professionalism as earlier rounds. In general HR people look to to assess a completely different skills than earlier rounds. They want you to fit into a box and have great communicati...
by SauceDrinker
October 27th, 2003, 11:37 am
Forum: Student Forum
Topic: learning to use excel and vba
Replies: 6
Views: 189933

learning to use excel and vba

<t>Here is my 2 cents.I would recommend " Advanced Modelling in Finance using Excel and VBA."-Jackson and Staunton. After going through this book try and implement some of the pricing methods in C++. After this, you can read to a book like Excel and VBA for Dummies to learn extra tricks that will sp...
by SauceDrinker
October 23rd, 2003, 8:02 am
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Time to expiry.
Replies: 11
Views: 190332

Time to expiry.

When pricing options is it better to use calender days or business days?
by SauceDrinker
October 15th, 2003, 11:46 am
Forum: Student Forum
Topic: Long Dated Options
Replies: 3
Views: 189561

Long Dated Options

I just want to know is there any alternatives to the BS for options of length 2-4 years.
by SauceDrinker
October 14th, 2003, 9:31 am
Forum: Student Forum
Topic: Long Dated Options
Replies: 3
Views: 189561

Long Dated Options

Anybody got references to some useful papers on how to price these products?
by SauceDrinker
October 7th, 2003, 2:54 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: MOST BEAUTIFUL ICON
Replies: 68
Views: 195103

MOST BEAUTIFUL ICON

FDAX's cat sniper icon was my favourite.
by SauceDrinker
October 6th, 2003, 1:07 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: health topic: abdomen workout
Replies: 37
Views: 192593

health topic: abdomen workout

Do you want my number for price quotes,a boxing match or a rugby game?
by SauceDrinker
October 6th, 2003, 12:47 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: health topic: abdomen workout
Replies: 37
Views: 192593

health topic: abdomen workout

Take Ripped Fuel. Start training properly. Join a local boxing club for their fitness training sessions.