QuoteOriginally posted by: ppauperQuoteOriginally posted by: farleyI worked there for about 2 years. I don't remember the test very well, except that I didn't finish it. I don't think many did.and yet they hired you anyway !It must have been my good looks

<t>I worked there for about 2 years. I don't remember the test very well, except that I didn't finish it. I don't think many did.The case interviews were basically algebra tests, where you would solve problems on a whiteboard for the interviewer.When I started in 2000, the company was vibrant, young...

<t>I am also interested into those thoughts about how applicable OR degrees can be to careers in QF/FE. I am looking into the MS in OR from Columbia offered through distance learning/part time. It is a 30 credit (10 classes) program, where there are only 6 core courses. 1 of those is also part of th...

<t>After reading my reply, I wanted to clear something up. I made it sound as if I would not consider moving to NYC, but that is more of a short term thing. I'd like to get all of my education out of the way down here, but would move to NYC for the right job after MBA or MFE. It would be great if I ...

<t>My current employer probably wouldn't pay. Its basically a database vendor that would have little use for someone with that degree. I could try negotiating it with the threat of taking another job, but that might put a bitter taste in their mouth, and hurt me in the long run.I, too, am skeptical ...

<t>Some things have changed since I posted this, and I wanted to see if anyone could offer insight/advice.A head hunter from BoA in Charlotte got in touch with me, so I interviewed for the position. He tells me that they are going to offer me the job pretty soon, and he is just waiting for approval ...

<t>MSFE,Thanks for your input, but I think our situations may be a little different. I'm married and between my wife and I, we have racked up to $60k in student loans from undergrad and her masters. She is a teacher, so her income is pretty low. For me to quit my job, relocate to wherever I get in, ...

<t>I am in a similar position, MBAFinance. I am looking at entering a MSc Math Fin program, but wonder if that is enough to make it in the door. I understand that there may be better opportunities by switching from IT to Quant Fin, but I am not sure if a Master's degree is enough to do so. It seems ...

<t>Obviously the quality of the MS program makes a difference in your career outlook, but how significant is it for these degrees?I hold a BSBA from a top 30 undergrad program, and have about 4 years experience in database programming and data analysis for direct marketing purposes. I am considering...