Goldenberg, Hehmeyer & Co. (GHCO)

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Does anyone have any knowledge or information about this firm? I am going in for an interview for a prop. position next week and would love any insights that you all could pass along.

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Willie68:

I cleared through GH when I was in the bond pit, but that was abot 4 years ago. Ralph Goldenberg and Chris Hehmeyer are both
terrific, stand-up guys. Very smart....straight-forward/no BS. I have no idea how they interview, but personally, I would have no problem working for them. I also had a few friends work on GH's proprietary trading desk, and they seemed very happy. I know this doesn't help you interview, but at least should give you some comfort that you'd be going to a good place.
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Indication of charachter from someone who has worked w/ them.... def helps ...thx for the input I apprec

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Quote from Willie68:

Does anyone have any knowledge or information about this firm? I am going in for an interview for a prop. position next week and would love any insights that you all could pass along.

Thanks [/QUOTE



Willie68:

I cleared through GH when I was in the bond pit, but that was abot 4 years ago. Ralph Goldenberg and Chris Hehmeyer are both
terrific, stand-up guys. Very smart....straight-forward/no BS. I have no idea how they interview, but personally, I would have no problem working for them. I also had a few friends work on GH's proprietary trading desk, and they seemed very happy. I know this doesn't help you interview, but at least should give you some comfort that you'd be going to a good place.
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Quote from Willie68:

Does anyone have any knowledge or information about this firm? I am going in for an interview for a prop. position next week and would love any insights that you all could pass along.

Thanks [/QUOTE



Willie68:

I cleared through GH when I was in the bond pit, but that was abot 4 years ago. Ralph Goldenberg and Chris Hehmeyer are both
terrific, stand-up guys. Very smart....straight-forward/no BS. I have no idea how they interview, but personally, I would have no problem working for them. I also had a few friends work on GH's proprietary trading desk, and they seemed very happy. I know this doesn't help you interview, but at least should give you some comfort that you'd be going to a good place.
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That is what I have heard as well.

nitro
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Goldenberg, Hehmeyer & Co. has been in business since 1984 as an FCM, or Futures Commission Merchant. However, a few years ago they really started to focus their attention on growing their business, and started taking on IB's, Introducing Brokers, to help obtain more retail clients. Advanced Futures used to be an IB through them. Although, at the end of January of this year GHCO took on Advanced Futures as a division. Their customer service, as well as clearing services are top of the line. If you need more personal attention or details, give me a call at Advanced Futures, anytime.
 
I was at GHCO for an interview a few days ago. It is an unorthodox process to say the least.

Right off the bat I was given an arithmetic quiz and not allowed to use scrap paper or a calculator. The choices were True or False. There are 50 tough questions (not 2+2 stuff) and only 5 minutes to complete it!

Next was a series of psychological questions. They go like "If you saw a turtle in the dessert flipped on its back, unable to turn itself over, what would you do and why "?

or

"What 3 key values did your parents instill in you and how have they helped you today"


Its all very subjective in my opinion, one guy might think your perfect the other not cut out for trading. This is my dream job so i'm keeping my fingers crossed.

If anyone else interviewed for this hiring cycle, private message me, or post here on the board and let me know how it went!
 
Pls keep us up-to-date on how it works out or what the next leg of the process is .... Question: Where U interviewing for a particular "class" that they were starting (June 2004 or Sep 2004). Good luck
 
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I was at GHCO for an interview a few days ago. It is an unorthodox process to say the least.

Next was a series of psychological questions. They go like "If you saw a turtle in the dessert flipped on its back, unable to turn itself over, what would you do and why "?
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Unorthodox would be right. Did they really use the turtle question? It would be funny if they did. That's the question Deckered asked of a Replicant in the movie Blade Runner.
 
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Unorthodox would be right. Did they really use the turtle question? It would be funny if they did. That's the question Deckered asked of a Replicant in the movie Blade Runner.
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LOL!!!!

You're right :eek:

nitro :D

PS - my answer is, my desire would be to pick it up and turn it over, but I would be cautious, as that may be what turtles do to defend themselves from heat (I don't know), in which case, I would turn it over only if I could put it in the shade.
 
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Unorthodox would be right. Did they really use the turtle question? It would be funny if they did. That's the question Deckered asked of a Replicant in the movie Blade Runner.
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Hehe so whats the correct answer? Sounds like nitro has it right.

My thinking is that if you're in the desert, you're stranded, starving & and thirsty. That turtle is FOOD.

Also, what is the relevance of that question to trading?
 
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