Interview prep

From the inside

Reasons that work in interviews

3 reasons for Research Capital Corporation

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 oldest independent dealers in Canada, which means relationships with issuers that span cycles.

2. 2

   Small-cap focus across sectors keeps the work varied.

3. 3

   Independence means no bank parent dictating which clients are worth covering.