Interview prep

From the inside

Reasons that work in interviews

3 reasons for Maison Placements

At this size the interviewer is usually a founding partner, so a reason assembled from the firm’s homepage will not survive. Build the answer from four things instead, in order: one named transaction from their tombstones and what you found interesting about it; who you would report to, and what you want to learn from them specifically; why small, in your own words, tied to something you have actually done; and why this sector or region, if the firm has one.

1. 1

   One of the longest-standing independents in Canada, which is itself a reason: surviving multiple small-cap cycles says something about discipline.

2. 2

   Very small team, so the apprenticeship is direct.

3. 3

   Suits you if you want to learn the Canadian small-cap market from people who have seen several versions of it.