How to answer "Why this firm?"
Any good template / guideline to nail this question during internship Hirevues? Thanks
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Based on the most helpful WSO content, here’s a structured approach to answering the "Why this firm?" question during internship Hirevues:
Template/Guideline:
Research the Firm:
Personal Connection:
Alignment with Career Goals:
Cultural Fit:
Example Answer:
"I first became interested in [Firm Name] when attending an informational session at [Your School]. There, I spoke with an alumnus about the Wealth Management Group and the Graduate Talent Rotational Program (GTP). After expressing an interest in the rotational nature of the GTP, she put me in touch with a few other alumni in the group who, after connecting, invited me to visit the NYC office. Overall, I really connected with the collegial nature of the firm and [Firm Name]'s focus on the client, which has led me to really want to be a part of this team. Additionally, the firm’s commitment to innovation and its strong market position align perfectly with my career goals of developing a robust skill set in wealth management."
Key Points to Remember:
By following this template, you can craft a compelling and personalized answer that will help you stand out in your internship Hirevue interviews.
Sources: UBS SONRU First Round Video Interview, Answers to "why should we hire you?" question, 21 Finance Interview Questions and Answers, Investment Banking Interview Questions - 15 Answers to Land the Job, Why Consulting - Answering the Interview Question
Talk to bankers at the firm and ask about what they think sets it apart. During one of my calls, for instance, the associate I was talking to straight up gave me the list of reasons they used during their interview process—that was really helpful for me.
How long was your response to that question in hirevue ? / how long should it be
You seriously can’t figure this out for yourself?
im just asking for what his was since he seems knowledgeable, why you gotta be a dick on this forum on a holiday?
Because you’re asking quite literally the most basic question in any interview process that has already been answered on this forum many times over
I'm a rising sophomore who only just started networking, so I haven't done recruiting yet, sorry.
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