Dec 31, 2016, 11:30 am
Last edit by: tcook052
This new annual thread has been carved out of the previous thread in an effort to reduce the number of megathreads on the AC forum. For those interested previous versions are the original 2004 - 2014 thread , 2015 edition , and 2016 edition.
The original thread started by accident but quickly became a popular place to come and discuss off topic things such as hockey, new movies, or almost anything that wouldn't fit into existing AC forum threads. More Air Canada or Aeroplan topics such as flight feedback, in-flight services issues or mileage earning/redemption are all topics that should go into existing AC forum threads so others can benefit from this information. Topics about hotels or airlines and/or their loyalty programs or should be posted elsewhere on FT as should topics better suited to other forums such as Travel Products for questions about luggage or Travel Photography for discussion about cameras.
While the conversation is more relaxed as it would be in a lounge that doesn't mean however that the FT rules don't apply her as they definitely do so please refrain from controversial topics such as politics or religion, avoid profanities and treat other lounge patrons with the same respect you expect.
Sean Peever
FT Poster
The original thread started by accident but quickly became a popular place to come and discuss off topic things such as hockey, new movies, or almost anything that wouldn't fit into existing AC forum threads. More Air Canada or Aeroplan topics such as flight feedback, in-flight services issues or mileage earning/redemption are all topics that should go into existing AC forum threads so others can benefit from this information. Topics about hotels or airlines and/or their loyalty programs or should be posted elsewhere on FT as should topics better suited to other forums such as Travel Products for questions about luggage or Travel Photography for discussion about cameras.
While the conversation is more relaxed as it would be in a lounge that doesn't mean however that the FT rules don't apply her as they definitely do so please refrain from controversial topics such as politics or religion, avoid profanities and treat other lounge patrons with the same respect you expect.
Sean Peever
FT Poster
The Forum Lounge Thread (2017)
Sep 20, 2017, 2:26 pm
#2521
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1. The classic must haves. For example, CLRS for algorithms and the red electronics book by Sedra and Smith.
2. Some very narrow and advanced subjects which there is very little info on the Internet, unless you pay for subscription to those research paper databases. These are usually for my own interests.
Sep 20, 2017, 3:54 pm
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Sep 20, 2017, 4:21 pm
#2523
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Just had the best day of my life, I actually made it to second round for one firm.
Got three back to back interviews lined up for Friday.
Got three back to back interviews lined up for Friday.
Sep 22, 2017, 12:44 am
#2524
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Sep 22, 2017, 12:53 am
#2525
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I am not prepared for the case at all, so its going to take a miracle to not wreck the case interview out of the gate.
I can celebrate if I get an email tomorrow evening inviting me to the final rounds for any two of the three firms I have interviewed with so far. :P
Sep 22, 2017, 12:04 pm
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I meant to post earlier but forgot, so a late good luck for those interviews!
Sep 22, 2017, 12:41 pm
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Update:
Did okay on the case interview but feedback was I spoke too fast, again
Did okay on the case interview but feedback was I spoke too fast, again
Sep 22, 2017, 2:11 pm
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NB: Anyone that disagrees will automatically be labelled a nomad apologist.
Sep 22, 2017, 2:13 pm
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Sep 22, 2017, 2:47 pm
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Sep 22, 2017, 3:18 pm
#2531
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Sep 22, 2017, 3:20 pm
#2532
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I agree. Like if that's all they can come up with then jack did ok.
Sep 22, 2017, 3:22 pm
#2533
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I am just really glad I was allowed to use a calculator for my case because otherwise it would be a complete trainwreck, which as far as the feedback I got, I feel like I have done the best I could with three days of prep.
But I def took the interviewer's advice and spoke in a much more coherent and slower pace on the other three interviews I have done today.
Sep 22, 2017, 3:27 pm
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So are you coming to YYC?
Sep 22, 2017, 3:29 pm
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I've turfed protential candidates for less. For just about all job positions, there are dozens of potential candidates applying, so the employer has the luxury of choosing the individual that is best suited person for the position, which means team and corporate culture fit too.