Should I apply for quant associate position without referral or try hard to get one ?

The title bascially.

I am a stats phd student with no prior industry experience, my research focuses on probability theory, stats and machine learning. Good grades, some awards for research and academics. Mostly preparing for academia but changed my mind recently.

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u/Fearless_Screen_4288 — 3 days ago

Do quant interviews test whether you can do data analysis in python?

It seems like everyone focuses only on math, stats, and LeetCode-type questions, or at least that is the impression i get everytime I visit some quant questions site. Are more relevant skills, like whether you can actually code? Or at least do projects and stuff tested at all?

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u/Fearless_Screen_4288 — 7 days ago

How do you find students ?

Basically the title. I am a stats phd student and want to find students to tutor either for quant interviews or courses or anything related to math. I am not sure how I can find students ? Just wanted to ask and see how this is usually done.

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u/Fearless_Screen_4288 — 9 days ago

Mock interview partner ?

Hi all. I am trying to prepare for quant interviews. I am a graduate students and have almost no experience with interviews. So to mainly test myself under pressure, if anyone is interested in doing mock interviews, please let me know. I can also recirprocate and help with your prep as well.

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u/Fearless_Screen_4288 — 9 days ago

As a phd student in applied math with no past industry experience, do I stand a chance for an interview (full time roles)?

Basically the title. I have always wanted to stay in academia and ignored the industry path throughout. I am now fed up with academia and want to try for full time roles in industry. I am done with my thesis and can graduate any time.

Me: international studentc in US. I have done my phd in a good program (not ivy though). Have won award for research, perfect grades, know stats, ml. Research focuses on probability, stats and ml.

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u/Fearless_Screen_4288 — 11 days ago