Why investment banking?
(Chimp, 4
Points)
on 8/30/10 at 9:28pm
Just completed my super day at a BB. I got a call 2 days later from HR informing me that they were not extending an offer. The HR person told me that the MD did not think I answered the question "Why investment banking" well enough. In the interview I said that I wanted investment banking because I thrived in a challenging environment and that I loved learning about the ins and outs of different businesses that is required in IB. well obviously thats not the right answer. Could anyone share what they may be looking for?






way too generic an answer
way too generic an answer
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simple: models & bottles at
simple: models & bottles
at least you will get ++ points for honesty.
The MD probly does it for that exact reason too, and to bang his secretary
Did you try, "Why not?"
Did you try, "Why not?" That'll show 'em.
I used to bang the stress out
I used to bang the stress out of an MDs secretary... she's also my ticket in. haha
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just for the hell of it i'd
just for the hell of it i'd probably say money money money. if i get an interview ever i'll try to be as unique and honest as possible, bad idea?
If you want a challenge, how
If you want a challenge, how about researching for the cure for cancer? If you want to learn, why don't you stay in school?
very nice
very nice
You need to get
You need to get philosophical. MDs love to act like banking is some sort of heroic art.
You know you've been working too hard when you stop dreaming about bottles of champagne and hordes of naked women, and start dreaming about conditonal formatting and circular references.
Your answer was fine, you
Your answer was fine, you just encountered a cocksucker. Everyone knows the "why banking" question is total bullshit, including the guy asking it. You gave a standard answer. I really am curious what kind of boot licking answer you are supposed to serve up?
"Gee Mr MD, I love banking because I have always dreamed about making inconsequential changes over and over again and being you bitch boy while you treat me like dog shit" Who wants to be a fireman when you can be a banker!
Move on, better luck next time. Getting dings for shit like that is like being dinged because he didn't like your shoes.
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Anthony is right. Also,
Anthony is right. Also, remember "Every NO gets you closer to your next YES!" :)
Maybe HR lied and you
Maybe HR lied and you actually got dinged for something else, but they don't want to tell you (for fear of lawsuit).
say bc it is your dream and
say bc it is your dream and only the best of the best work in ib
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Maybe HR lied and you actually got dinged for something else, but they don't want to tell you (for fear of lawsuit).
AGREE!!!
but your answer is too generic, looks like a sentence i can find on Google.
I would try to put a personal spin on it... rather then say why banking... why You want to be in banking...
i.e. the banking SPARK!.. mergersandinquisition!
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