Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around the recruitment process at De Shaw Research, focusing on personal experiences with their selective hiring practices and the nature of the interview process. Participants share insights on what to expect and how to prepare for potential interviews.
Discussion Character
- Exploratory, Technical explanation, Debate/contested
Main Points Raised
- One participant received a personalized recruitment email from De Shaw Research and inquires about others' experiences with their recruitment process.
- Another participant notes that De Shaw is unique in valuing test scores, suggesting that applicants should highlight high test scores, GPAs, and math competition achievements in their resumes.
- A participant mentions that the interview process includes math puzzles similar to those found in math olympiads.
- A link to a Glassdoor page is provided, which contains comments from individuals about their interview experiences at De Shaw.
- One participant compares the anticipated interview process at De Shaw to their previous experience with Google, implying similarities in the nature of the interviews.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants share personal experiences and insights, but there is no consensus on the overall recruitment process or its effectiveness, as each experience may vary.
Contextual Notes
Limitations include the subjective nature of personal experiences shared and the potential variability in the recruitment process over time or between candidates.
Who May Find This Useful
Individuals considering applying to De Shaw Research or those interested in understanding the recruitment processes of prestigious firms in the tech and finance sectors.