i have an interview comnig up for a risk management role. They've said it will be an "informal chat" Any ideas on what kind of things I'll be asked??

Basically: "When can you start?"They will probably ask if you know what value at risk (VAR) is, and maybe one other risk question depending on the area. A basic numerical trick-type question also probably, like "You have a big cube built up by a 10x10X10 of smaller cubes. If you remove a complete layer of the small cybes, how many small cubes are there then?" Anwser would be 8x8x8. Then some stuff on what middle office is, and what you want from a job there.I don't know about your aspirations. But I'm currently in a middle office role in credit derivatives. And if I could redo my job search I'd look harder for a front office job. But that is of course dependent on interest. Potentially the middle office role could also be a step towards a front office role, depends on employer.

QuoteOriginally posted by: playeri have an interview comnig up for a risk management role. They've said it will be an "informal chat" Let us know how it works out.To me "informal chat" doesn't really sound like a job interview and could suggest at least two possibilities:(i) as ajohan implies, they've already decided to hire you and they're discussing which role best suits youor(ii) it's an information session with the real interviews at a later date

If your backgound fits, they'll invite you for an interview.

When they ask you your weakness what are you meant to say??

Anything that doesn't talk you out of the job.

Generally turn something around which is actually a strength, like "I am a bit of a perfectionist".Politicians are adept at these type of questions - to be honest they are a complete waste of HR time as most people wont answer straight or honest.But I guess you get a few idiots being too honest and blurping out that they cant get along with woman bosses or some other sh*t and thats why they do it.TJ you got a job yet??

Quote. A basic numerical trick-type question also probably, like "You have a big cube built up by a 10x10X10 of smaller cubes. If you remove a complete layer of the small cybes, how many small cubes are there then?" Anwser would be 8x8x8. .You mean ripping surface of the big cubes from all directions. One from bottom, one from top so there remains 8, one from front one from back so there remains 10 -2 == 8, one from left and one from right so there remains 8. That is, 8 x 8 x 8

QuoteOriginally posted by: playerWhen they ask you your weakness what are you meant to say??Despite my excellent rucking technique, I just don't have the physique to be a front row forward.

Perhaps we need a frequently asked dumb interview questions.A rational technique is to declare that in all honesty, your skills in a certain area are quite mediocre.Of course you will have taken the trouble to understand the job, and these skills will be of little relevance

QuoteOriginally posted by: DCFCPerhaps we need a frequently asked dumb interview questions.A rational technique is to declare that in all honesty, your skills in a certain area are quite mediocre.Of course you will have taken the trouble to understand the job, and these skills will be of little relevance DCFC,How do see "Can-Do" attitude? I mean you may not be very experienced in a particular area, but you are confident that you CAN DO. Does it work?

QuoteOriginally posted by: htmlballsupGenerally turn something around which is actually a strength, like "I am a bit of a perfectionist".Politicians are adept at these type of questions - to be honest they are a complete waste of HR time as most people wont answer straight or honest.But I guess you get a few idiots being too honest and blurping out that they cant get along with woman bosses or some other sh*t and thats why they do it.TJ you got a job yet??Oh yes. IB in The City . Start Monday! Wish me luck.

CongratulationsIt couldnt have happened to a more verbose poster.I guess you might slow down now??

QuoteOriginally posted by: htmlballsupCongratulationsIt couldnt have happened to a more verbose poster.I guess you might slow down now??Yes.

QuoteOriginally posted by: TraderJoeQuoteOriginally posted by: htmlballsupTJ you got a job yet??Oh yes. IB in The City . Start Monday! Wish me luck.to expand on that, from another threadQuoteAnd today I got a job working in IT on the trading floor of a BB IB......