RMSC 3101

Assessment

There are four assessing components in this course. They mimic the procedure of common job interview.

1. Job Application (e₁ out of 100): Each student writes an application letter for a pre-specified job, and send it to the lecturer and cc the TA at least 24 hours prior to their interview 1. Requirements:
   • write an email in a proper format;
   • include relevant information about applying the assigned job; and
   • attach an one-page resume in the email.
2. Interview 1 (i₁ out of 100): Each student attends a 3-min interview for a pre-specified job. Requirements:
   • answer non-technical and slightly technical questions (that are commonly asked in a first round interview); and
   • choose a proper dress-code for the interview.
3. Interview 2 (i₂ out of 100): Students are divided into 8 groups. Each group needs to read one chapter of the textbook or an article (about 30 pages), and deliver a 15-minute presentation to a client who knows very brief about risk management and algo trading. Requirements:
   • concisely and clearly present ONE to TWO new concept(s) about the assigned readings;
   • convince the client the importance of the presented concept(s); and
   • choose a proper dress-code for the interview.
4. Follow-up email (e₂ out of 100): Each student needs to write a follow-up email (about 200 words), and send it to the lecturer and cc the TA by the end of their interview 2. Requirements:
   • write an email in a proper format;
   • follow-up the interview 2, e.g., re-answer some questions asked by the interviews; and
   • convince the interviews why they should recruit you.

Notes

• CV building
• Interview questions and solution.