Phone Interview for ML PWM 
(Orangutan, 311
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on 2/22/12 at 12:47pm
Before you throw shit at me, yes I have searched this topic
I have a phone interview coming up with I believe a VP for a regional Merrill Lynch headquarters. I'm applying for wealth management as all freshman do and was wondering what to expect from the interview. He hasn't said much about the position being particularly competitive but let's assume it is. There isn't much of a competitive air from this guy and it seems to be more about what I am interested in, etc. but I would like some insight from people who have been in a similar situation. Since it is for wealth management should I real over their website and know exactly what they do?
Sorry if I sound retarded but this is my first interview ever
And I posted this here
And I posted this here instead of in asset management because I know many of you have had these types of PWM internships.
Why don't you take a seat.
Did one of these back in the
Did one of these back in the day and it was very laid back, screening type call. Just asking about your background, interests, why you want want to intern etc... nothing technical. Make sure to have some questions for the interviewer too in case he asks you for questions.
Yeah it will be entirely
Yeah it will be entirely behavioral I would think. They don't expect much, especially since you are so young. just be prepared for a behavioral phone screen, and be able to show your interest in the position and in finance as a whole.
Just try to have a general
Just try to have a general idea on the markets too...that's the only remotely technical thing you'll have a chance of getting.
All fit questions...maybe
All fit questions...maybe read the WSJ for the next few days but should just be tell me about yourself type stuff.
Good is the enemy of Great
Yeah that's what I expected.
Yeah that's what I expected. Anything that is particularly good or bad to say? Is just having my "story" ready to go good enough? Would I look like a douche/phony if I talked about specific products/services at ML and why I want to work there, etc. I mean obviously I want to work there but just saying I'm interested in wealth management, finance, etc. doesn't seem enough.
Why don't you take a seat.
Where is this ML? PM me, OP.
Where is this ML?
PM me, OP.
done
done
Why don't you take a seat.
Thanks for the responses.
Thanks for the responses. After the interview, would it be too pushy to ask when I will hear back?
Why don't you take a seat.
thanks guys, got the gig
thanks guys, got the gig
Why don't you take a seat.
^ Congrats, bro. Knew you
^ Congrats, bro. Knew you were gonna get it.
haha yeah thanks
haha yeah thanks
Why don't you take a seat.