If an interviewer asks me what's going on in the market, what are some other good topics to touch upon besides the bailout and all these bank failures? Thanks!
| +132 | Return Rates For Interns Are Falling? | 44 | 3h |
| +128 | UBS Americas IB: The Kids’ Table of Wall Street | 15 | 3d |
| +73 | London IB BB is a challenge | 40 | 2h |
| +70 | I am a drunk MD AMA | 33 | 3h |
| +61 | VP Lifestyle at Top BB Coverage Groups | 39 | 39m |
| +46 | SharePoint makes IB hours HELL | 15 | 1d |
| +46 | An Outsider’s View of RX Banking Out of College | 6 | 1d |
| +41 | momentum of Rx groups | 15 | 3h |
| +39 | Fired during interview | 8 | 7h |
| +28 | Most Technical Groups Ranked | 17 | 5h |
Career Resources
Get instant access to lessons taught by experienced private equity pros and bulge bracket investment bankers including financial statement modeling, DCF, M&A, LBO, Comps and Excel Modeling.
and their effect on oil and energy...
The economy in general (unemployment, inflation, and other indicators), international economies (the good ones and the bad ones), know 3 stocks you would buy and 3 you would sell in addition to strong and weak sectors.
I find it far more interesting when candidates can speak to events that are outside the typical realm of the job they are applying for. In addition to the above, you may want to consider having an opinion on things such as Argentina's political struggles or Russia's recent aggressive movements. All depends on your interviewer really.
~~~~~~~~~~~ CompBanker
I always think one of the best tactics is to take the interviewer away from their area of expertise.
Try not to talk exclusively about markets. It makes the interview feel artificial.
are we advised to talk about political topics? CompBanker mentioned Russia's movements? I would guess just stay general and don't let it get to political?
The problem with talking about politics is that it is hard to give an opinion, and the interviewer knows that. They will put you on the spot to see how you act under a little pressure. As always, the answer doesn't matter, it's how you approach the question and if you remain cool.
It is much easier when you keep it to foreign politics. I definitely would not get into a democratic / republican debate, but if you can discuss intelligibly things such as what's going on, the history of whatever subject you're talking about, or other "interesting" tidbits, it makes you a lot more fun to converse with.
~~~~~~~~~~~ CompBanker
The very best option is to give your "story" (or hook, as some call it). If you can tell a convincing story about why you deserve the job and how your life has prepared you to excel in the position (not studying finance, but the value of hard work, interpersonal skills, drive/ambition, etc.), then that would get you much further than talking about a particular topic.
I disagree. You shouldn't tell interviewers how able you are, you should show them.
Meetings are structured a certain way. When both parties do not know each other, they try to bridge the gap with a common interest that puts both at ease. This helps build a platform for the upcoming meeting. Interviewers are used to this structure, and expect it from applicants. If you break from this format, you risk coming off as a salesman or desperate. The best interviews are those where the conversation flows from the outset.
Similique repudiandae veritatis sed et. Qui nesciunt dolorem nisi ipsam doloribus fugiat sed. Voluptas quis qui corrupti velit eveniet. Fuga quisquam deserunt quisquam et autem.
Delectus occaecati nam nisi ex aut et. Unde nesciunt ut id rerum debitis hic.
Consectetur eaque dolores dicta odio rerum. Asperiores veniam et rerum. Fuga tempora aperiam non sequi nulla. Amet dolorum eos laborum quisquam vitae. Reiciendis autem dolorem et impedit aut eius voluptates.
Beatae libero perferendis recusandae totam. Officiis est qui enim quia repudiandae distinctio. Quia ut qui libero veniam tempore in. Officia quasi nobis qui mollitia. Minus placeat consequatur sed nihil omnis optio.
See All Comments - 100% Free
WSO depends on everyone being able to pitch in when they know something. Unlock with your email and get bonus: 6 financial modeling lessons free ($199 value)
or Unlock with your social account...