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Sample Interview Questions: Finance
Question: Why do you want to do investment
management, private equity, venture capital and
banking/investment
market--based positions will likely get this
management/whatever career you plan to
question. Be sure to talk about the personal or
pursue?
professional risk you took, as well as why you
Answer: This is a question you are almost
believed it was worth the risk.
guaranteed to receive. First and foremost, you
must emphasize that you know what the finance
Question: Where do you see yourself in five
department in which you are interviewing does.
years? 10 years?
When asked the question, you need not state
Answer: This is a popular question for MBAs, as
that you’ve yearned to be in finance your life, but
firms are looking to make a long--term
you should illustrate succinctly that you know
investment in these new employees. Recent
the job functions of the position for which you
college graduates should be prepared to talk
are interviewing, that you enjoy performing
about their goals too, but it’s often assumed that
these functions and that you have developed the
the turnover for these employees is higher.
core skills required (i.e., analytical ability, good
Regardless, be sure to research the hierarchy of
communication skills and, of course, a strong
the firm, as well as where most graduates in
work ethic and willingness to put in the hours to
your shoes are in five years at the firm.
do the job). Don’t say that you’re in it for the
money.
Question: Give me an example of a project
that you’ve done that involved heavy
Question: What motivates you?
analytical thinking.
Answer: Think through this one. First of all, you
Answer: Candidates without a financial
should indicate that you are highly motivated.
background should have an answer prepared for
Second, remember the profile that finance
this question that describes a work or school
interviews are generally looking for. Appropriate
project, focusing on the part that required a lot
answers include financial security, problem--
of number crunching.
solving, deadlines, managing risk and
productivity. Again, be prepared to give
Question: Tell me about an accomplishment
examples.
that you are proud of.
Answer: This is your chance to shine.
Question: What is the biggest risk you’ve ever
Remember: team--oriented, analytical,
taken?
hardworking and dependable.
Answer: Those interested in investment
