Gentlemen,
I have five job interviews lined up over the next couple weeks for different consulting firms and would appreciate any advice you may have, specifically with reference to the following questions -
1. Firm / industry research - Avenues to secure informational interviews over such a short period? Do have subscriptions to the economist, WSJ, wall street oasis to cover the usual online research.
2. Location Preferences : Different offices may have specific interests while recruiting depending on major industries the office may focus on (for instance, a larger finance focus in NYC or tech focus in Cali / Seattle / Portland). Im applying for generalist positions as opposed to specialist roles, so would it be better to focus on large offices in major cities or smaller ones in bumfuck nowhere, or does that not really matter? There seem to be mixed opinions on this. For what its worth, I would prefer staying in a major metropolis.
3. Interviewer background research : How would you show interest in the interviewer/his work & research without giving off a stalker vibe? Is it okay to name drop a little?
4. Post Interview follow-up and feedback : Is it okay to ask for detailed feedback right after the interview? And is handwriting thank you notes a little too much?
5. Negotiating Salary : Any advice/rules of thumb while negotiating salary such that the firm doesnt rescind the offer altogether?
I realize many of these questions can be answered through one on online research and one on one conversations (done plenty of that), but I'm also interested in your opinions on the same, should you have any.
Thank you very much.
I have five job interviews lined up over the next couple weeks for different consulting firms and would appreciate any advice you may have, specifically with reference to the following questions -
1. Firm / industry research - Avenues to secure informational interviews over such a short period? Do have subscriptions to the economist, WSJ, wall street oasis to cover the usual online research.
2. Location Preferences : Different offices may have specific interests while recruiting depending on major industries the office may focus on (for instance, a larger finance focus in NYC or tech focus in Cali / Seattle / Portland). Im applying for generalist positions as opposed to specialist roles, so would it be better to focus on large offices in major cities or smaller ones in bumfuck nowhere, or does that not really matter? There seem to be mixed opinions on this. For what its worth, I would prefer staying in a major metropolis.
3. Interviewer background research : How would you show interest in the interviewer/his work & research without giving off a stalker vibe? Is it okay to name drop a little?
4. Post Interview follow-up and feedback : Is it okay to ask for detailed feedback right after the interview? And is handwriting thank you notes a little too much?
5. Negotiating Salary : Any advice/rules of thumb while negotiating salary such that the firm doesnt rescind the offer altogether?
I realize many of these questions can be answered through one on online research and one on one conversations (done plenty of that), but I'm also interested in your opinions on the same, should you have any.
Thank you very much.