Monthly Archives: March 2008

Interview Question: Musical Chairs for Quants

Posted on 2008/03/26 by Quant Career Guide

Sample Question #276 (probability brainteaser)   This is a classic…  There are n people, labeled 1-n, and n chairs, also labeled 1-n. The n people choose chairs in order 1 – n. The first person (labeled "1") picks out a chair randomly … Continue reading →

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Job Market Update

Posted on 2008/03/24 by Quant Career Guide

Most large i-banks and banks continue to hold a hiring freeze in most areas. My headhunter contacts have indicated that there’s still some hiring activity among hedge funds, but most of the hiring going on right now is among large … Continue reading →

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Interview Question: Forming an Committee

Posted on 2008/03/24 by Quant Career Guide

Sample Question #275 (probability theory)   A couple of questions back we met a geeky quant finance society. The senior members of the society decided to form a social committee among the new members. There are 17 male new members and … Continue reading →

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Interview Question: Matching Gloves

Posted on 2008/03/11 by Quant Career Guide

Sample Question #274 (brainteaser)   Last time you searched in the dark for a matching pair of socks. This time you search in the dark for a matching pair of gloves in a drawer that has 2 pairs of white … Continue reading →

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Interview Question: Shall We Dance?

Posted on 2008/03/03 by Quant Career Guide

Sample Question #273 (brainteaser)   A geeky quantitative finance society in Manhattan has 500 members. One day the steering committee decides to throw a dance party to welcome the new members. At the party (which only members can attend), new members pay … Continue reading →

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