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October 18, 2026
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Top Ten Things Not to Say in an Interview

  1. I think I'd be a perfect fit for Oliver Wy I mean, Bridgewater.
  2. So, like, what exactly is a hedge fund?
  3. What will this experience look like on my resume?
  4. A challenge I've faced? I was down three games in a pong series, and I really turned it around.
  5. My passion for finance stems from my desire to be a millionaire by 25.
  6. I'm interested in Morgan Stanley because Goldman isn't offering an internship through recruiting this winter.
  7. Excuse me, did you just fart?
  8. I've demonstrated persistence on many nights out at Dartmouth. I boot and rally once a week.
  9. I decided to apply because of the social capital associated with your firm.
  10. Want to play pong after this?

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