Is it common to get phone calls from

the people who interviewed you after they give you an offer? So far, it has been a lot of talking up the company/division, the projects I will work on, etc. I take this as being standard follow-up to sell you on committing to their company, but wasn't sure.

Maybe this is an elementary question, but I wanted to ask.

5,802 WSO Academy Investment Banking Session Reviews: 4.82/5

Class of '28 Jul 2026 Cohort

5.00/5

Investment Banking Mock Interview

“The questions were amazing and genuinely challenging, which made the session extremely valuable for me. Going into the mock interview, I felt that I had memorized and understood most of the critical technical concepts, but Julius pushed me beyond the surface-level knowledge and went much deeper into the accounting side. That was especially helpful because it showed me the difference between simply knowing the main concepts and being able to confidently explain the details, connections, and reasoning behind them under pressure. The behavioral portion was just as useful. Julius gave me very detailed feedback on how I should prepare for questions related specifically to my background, experiences, and story. Rather than only practicing the standard behavioral questions, we discussed how interviewers could dig deeper into different parts of my resume and ask follow-up questions about my academic path, previous experiences, motivations for finance, and the decisions I have made along the way. This helped me understand that I need to be prepared not only with strong initial answers, but also with clear and thoughtful explanations for almost every important part of my background. One of the biggest takeaways from the session was identifying the areas where I should spend more time developing a deeper level of understanding instead of relying on memorization. Julius was very good at asking follow-up questions that tested whether I actually understood the underlying concepts, which gave me a much clearer picture of what a real interview could feel like. We also created a longer-term preparation plan together. Our goal is to work together approximately once every two to three weeks and use each session to focus deeply on a particular topic. Instead of trying to cover everything at once, we will gradually specialize in different areas and build my knowledge step by step, while continuing to work on behavioral questions and my overall interview story. I think this structure will be extremely helpful because it gives me enough time between sessions to study independently, address the weaknesses we identify, and come back better prepared for the next topic. Overall, the session gave me a much better understanding of where I currently stand, what interviewers may expect from me, and what I need to improve before recruiting begins. I left the session with very clear action items and a much more structured approach to my preparation.”

Class of '29 Oct 2026 Cohort

5.00/5

Investment Banking Mock Coffee Chat

“Kevin was incredibly helpful. He took the time to do a coffee chat with me and was candid about where I could improve. His main point was that I should build more knowledge of the industry before these conversations, so I can ask sharper questions and show I've done my homework. He also gave me a clear framework for the conversation itself. Start by asking about their background and how they got into their role. Then ask for advice for my field, including what they would do in my shoes. He also explained when it is and isn't appropriate to ask for a referral, which is something I hadn't thought through before. ”

See All 10,829 WSO Academy Reviews

2 Comments

MrV

AM

15y

Long answer short, yes. They want you, and they know other firms want you too, so they're trying to get you to sign.

Reply

Quote

Report

Other

Banking.

BananaStand

PE

15y

Id perferendis quae occaecati omnis. Deserunt cumque alias error voluptates. Eligendi occaecati officia dignissimos molestiae quae.

Rerum ut vel inventore autem. Deleniti adipisci dolore velit occaecati omnis excepturi. Eum id quo ullam nam aut quis dolores adipisci. Commodi ipsa dolorem natus pariatur et perferendis placeat. Qui et explicabo repudiandae eos ducimus aut. Nihil nemo earum ad ab aut. Nisi adipisci totam non enim id. Error amet earum et maxime ex autem nihil.

Molestias et consequatur ipsa excepturi sed. Consectetur praesentium quaerat atque. Omnis quos quisquam qui ea quasi est.

Reply

Quote

Report

Other

Authored by: Certified Private Equity Professional - Managing DirectorCertified Private Equity Pro

Anonymous Monkey

?

15y

Et dicta quam consequatur dolor dolorum inventore numquam possimus. Ab veritatis et excepturi non minus quisquam quos. Ratione nostrum cumque sit cumque ut molestiae dolorem.

Impedit quibusdam aut qui nobis ratione dolores veritatis et. Excepturi iure similique et molestiae. Corrupti tempora error temporibus nihil.

Doloribus nesciunt placeat doloremque quia tempora explicabo at. Enim nam ut occaecati similique.

Occaecati reiciendis nulla et distinctio consequatur. Odit aut esse error quae rerum aliquid magnam. Temporibus voluptas nemo quis est at. Et consequatur et dolor iure quas a. At non molestiae dolorum beatae quisquam sint id. Deleniti mollitia aut quo voluptatem dolor aut ut voluptas.

[Comment removed by mod team]

+185	Piper Sandler in talks to acquire PWP	75	21h
+124	UBS Appears to be Exploring Sale	19	3d
+99	Paradise Is Paradise	8	1d
+81	Drunk VP. How to manage?	27	2d
+39	How do I take my foot off the gas? (AN1)	4	2d
+38	Lazard US Views 2026/2027	13	2d
+26	Why did EVR succeed vs GHL or PWP that ended up getting acquired?	9	16h
+22	Mandated 9:00am Arrival?	6	4d
+21	Prestige Upgrade: Incoming Piper Sandler Intern (PWP Merger)	4	5d
+21	How early is to early?	9	8h

1	redever	99.2
2	BankonBanking	99.0
3	Secyh62	99.0
4	kanon	99.0
5	GameTheory	98.9
6	DrApeman	98.9
7	Betsy Massar	98.9
8	dosk17	98.9
9	CompBanker	98.9
10	Kenny_Powers_CFA	98.8

Elite Career Bootcamp. Top Job Offer Guaranteed.

Elite Career Bootcamp. Top Job Offer Guaranteed.

Is it common to get phone calls from

Score Breakdown

Feedback

Score Breakdown

Feedback

Elite Career Bootcamp. Top Job Offer Guaranteed.

Elite Career Bootcamp. Top Job Offer Guaranteed.

Is it common to get phone calls from

See All Comments - 100% Free

Trending Content - Investment Banking Forum