How to answer greatest risk question?
HF
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on 11/18/07 at 5:51pm
I'm reviewing possible interview questions and am having trouble answering the what is the greatest risk you have taken question. Any suggestions on how to answer that question. I was also thinking that I could probably make up a lot of answers since there is no real way to verify what I actually did. Thanks.





In general, you want to show
In general, you want to show that you take calculated risks, and have thought through the different options before acting. you don't want to come across as a reckless person - bankers are in general a risk-averse bunch. Also, show that your risks paid off and you got the results you wanted.
jumped out of a perfectly
jumped out of a perfectly good aeroplane once.
Coming from a non-target but
Coming from a non-target but having offers from targets like UVa and the like, I told them my biggest risk was going to a smaller, lesser known school because it fit who I am. Don't regret it for a moment, as I got an even better job than a buddy of mine at Cornell who transferred out after a year and a half at my college.