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    SG Cowen recruited new associates from various schools and backgrounds. Key criteria for hiring included strong academic performance, leadership experience, relevant finance experience, and a willingness to take responsibility. Two candidates were selected - Andy for his entrepreneurial spirit and interest in the firm, and Natalya for her analytical skills, diversity, and negotiation abilities. Two other candidates were not selected - Martin due to a lack of industry experience, and Ken because his responsibilities as a father could conflict with the job demands.

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    SG Cowen recruited new associates from various schools and backgrounds. Key criteria for hiring included strong academic performance, leadership experience, relevant finance experience, and a willingness to take responsibility. Two candidates were selected - Andy for his entrepreneurial spirit and interest in the firm, and Natalya for her analytical skills, diversity, and negotiation abilities. Two other candidates were not selected - Martin due to a lack of industry experience, and Ken because his responsibilities as a father could conflict with the job demands.

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    SG Cowen: New Recruits: Anurith R 107 Gaurav Kumar Sharma Lakshya Verma Pallavi Arya Sathvik Mahajan Yashvardhan Mehra

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    SG Cowen recruited new associates from various schools and backgrounds. Key criteria for hiring included strong academic performance, leadership experience, relevant finance experience, and a willingness to take responsibility. Two candidates were selected - Andy for his entrepreneurial spirit and interest in the firm, and Natalya for her analytical skills, diversity, and negotiation abilities. Two other candidates were not selected - Martin due to a lack of industry experience, and Ken because his responsibilities as a father could conflict with the job demands.

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    SG Cowen : New recruits

    Anurith R 107
    Gaurav Kumar Sharma
    Lakshya Verma
    Pallavi Arya
    Sathvik Mahajan
    Yashvardhan Mehra
    Negative hiring experience
    Key decision points in hiring
    • Willingness to take up responsibility that comes along
    • Go getter attitude
    • Associate checking analytical skills and culture fit
    • Senior leaders checking vision and cultural fit at a later rounds
    • On campus rounds to gauge interest from a particular school
    Criteria used for hiring
    • Sustained high scores
    • Displayed leadership qualities
    • Top rankers in a classroom / university
    • Relevant experience in finance background
    • Independent thinker who doesn’t have to be guided in every step
    Candidates selected
    Andy Sanchez – the entrepreneur Natalya Godlewska – Polish student

    • Enthusiasm and entrepreneurial spirit • Analytical and finance skills


    • Genuine interest in SG Cowen – met • Brings diversity to the team
    with regional offices • Client will be happy to see a
    • Great manners – communication wise – multicultural person who brings
    follow up emails and thank you notes something new to the table
    • Good networking skills • Great negotiation skills
    • Can do and go getter attitude

    Candidates not selected


    Martin Street – ex serviceman Ken Goldstein - father

    • No relevant industry experience • Post changes from manager of a team to


    • No clarity on grades an associate – have to take orders
    • Reluctance to make it to the super • Work style wont suit a young father
    Saturday event to meet leadership who wants to spend family time
    • Interviewing with other firms – SG • Demoralizing effect on other associates
    Cohen unsure of acceptance of offer if one of them gets to have a good work
    life balance

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