The hiring process at CQS takes an average of 7 days when considering 1 user submitted interviews across all job titles. Candidates applying for Graduate Trainee had the quickest hiring process (on average 7 days), whereas Graduate Trainee roles had the slowest hiring process (on average 7 days).
There was just one stage where I was interviewed by two Heads of Department. There were just one or two technical questions and the rest were about my background, interest in the firm etc.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
About my education, background, and why I wanted to join the firm.
I applied through university. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at CQS (London, England)
Interview
Consisted of 3 interviews. 1st with HR going over basic competency questions, then 2nd interview with various PM’s, Traders and Analysts, mostly technical. 3rd interview was more of a cultural fit check with the team I was placed in.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Give me some example of macro commentary that we should take more notice of?
Long and job offer withdrawn due to difficulties within the business during the covid pandemic. It appears they lost a lot of staff during this period. Communication was very poor.