Is saying something like " Overall I've been very satisfied with my last job. I've been able to work with some really interesting people. However it was not as analytical as I wanted it to be." acceptable? Especially for someone like me who used to work in back office but now giving interviews for IB?
I dread this question even more than the "weakness" question.
| +170 | How to stop feeling like shit for not making it in IB? | 64 | 19m | |
| +124 | If Tik Tok is forced to sell, what banks do you think would be involved in the deal? | 59 | 14h | |
| +85 | Updated LA Banking Scene (2024) | 61 | 11h | |
| +40 | Ranking banks that went under | 24 | 10h | |
| +39 | Burnt Out M&A ASO | 22 | 5h | |
| +37 | Relevance of A-Levels for U.K. London recruiting | 25 | 10h | |
| +33 | A strategy for SA applicants late to the game like myself | 17 | 10h | |
| +32 | Intern Ettiquette | 6 | 12s | |
| +27 | Series 79 Help / Tips to Pass The First Attempt | 11 | 3d | |
| +23 | What are hours like at BBs in London? | 47 | 1d |
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.
don't see why not. if the role you're interviewing for has analytical responsibilities, then supplement it with something like "I loved the people I worked with and learned so much blah blah yea i'm bullshitting yup blah blah, but I always wanted to dive into [insert analytical activity mentioned in job description]"
Don't say that you lack experience in an analytical role. That could be used against you. Focus on something about wanting to be part of the revenue generating side of the business and are attracted to the transactional and project-based nature of IB.
good point
Thanks!!
Est cumque expedita voluptate adipisci sint. Molestiae explicabo explicabo dolorum repellat suscipit pariatur. Quis non quibusdam consequatur qui. Nemo inventore recusandae tenetur modi.
Nihil eaque magnam occaecati ipsam ea autem. Inventore accusamus dolorem at non sapiente temporibus. Non ipsam facere sequi nulla quos qui. Ut dolore deserunt est et dicta. Eaque blanditiis fugit ut recusandae numquam culpa.
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...