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Their trading floors tend to get a bit wiffy towards the end of the week. They are French after all.
How did this happen? Who's to blame? Well certainly there are those more responsible than others, and they will be held accountable, but again truth be told, if you're looking for the guilty, you need only look into a mirror.
Just got a contract offer from both of these guys and cannot really decide
Has anyone here worked for them before?
Were they a good bunch>?
Socgen.
Hated it.
French management technique is very different to what you may be used too ...
Very hands on, and micromanagemet. I had team meetings, plus one on ones every week ... did my 6 months and gtf outta there.
Plus they're very slow moving, in investment banking terms, actually any terms. Stuffy comes to mind.
And funnily enough, I used to like the French, until I spent time working with them. Unfortunately a lot fo the stereotypes are based on actual characteritics.
Hang on - there is actually a place called Cheddar?? - cailin maith
Any forum is a collection of assorted weirdos, cranks and pervs - Board Game Geek
That will be a simply fab time to catch up for a beer. - Tay
Have you ever seen somebody lick the chutney spoon in an Indian Restaurant and put it back ? - Cyberghoul
I failed an interview at BNP Paribas once. I really impressed the technical people, but I didn't get on with the French manager who insisted on going over all the technical stuff his staff had already been through with me (as if he didn't trust them). Funny bunch, and in a way I'm glad I didn't get the gig.
BIL works for BNPP - says its an ok place but you gota get used to the way they do things and if they dont like the look of ya theyll get rid - simple as.
I interviewed for a contract with SocGen about 2 years ago.
The manager was some sort of arrogant muppet who clearly only recently arrived from Paris and did not have a clue what the difference between a contractor and an employee is.
Contracting work is not nearly as common in Paris than in London, that must be why.
Anyway I'd go go BNPParibas if I were you as they appear to be more adapted to the anglo-saxon ways of working. (Based on what friends told me)
Immediately prior to going contracting in 2007, I was lined up for a 3RD interview for a perm role at BNP Paribas. Nothing at interview put me off the company, just that someone else offered a contract quicker.
Sorry no view on SocGen.
Never has a man been heard to say on his death bed that he wishes he'd spent more time in the office.
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