First IB Interview Ever! Need Some Guidance!

Hi Everyone,

I have a first-round interview with Houlihan Lokey and have no idea what to expect. It is for their 2025 Corporate Finance Capital Markets Summer Analyst position (Ik it's not exactly IB, but similar in a sense).

Any advice on if the interview will have technical questions?  Will it be an easy technical question like walk me through a DCF or the technical questions with calculations? What is the best way to prepare? Also, what concepts would you make sure you had down if you were in my position?

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