I suck at interviews

Hello,

To give a quick overview: target uni bsc finance, electives in linear algebra, first class honors. I know the technicals. Prior experience in equity research. I am always excited before an interview, but after I get nervous/anxious. Try to think of what I did wrong. Do you have any thoughts or tips? I am slowly starting to believe I am absolute dog shit, certified choker and would not get a job cleaning toilets at big 4. Feel I might have trouble connecting with interviewers, idk

5 Comments
 

you can know every technical question in the book word for word but if your personality is garbage it don’t matter. Technicals are a checkbox in interviews and behaviorals are what gets you the offer. Practice behaviorals and have a unique story. Connecting with interviewers are important. I have had interviews were I thought it went really well but no offer, so luck is definitely at play too.

 
Most Helpful

Assuming your issue is that you’re nervous (not like being an asshole or overly arrogant for some reason).
 

Coming from someone who is introverted and pretty awkward at times but still managed to get offers (started at a MM and lateraled to an EB later), here are three major tips:

  • Smile more
  • Speak slower and enunciate
  • Try to squeeze in 1-2 small jokes 
 

Accusantium eius omnis modi sint et sed. Eligendi illo vel veritatis aspernatur quisquam. Sit esse alias animi enim nihil repellendus. Quibusdam amet sed tempora nobis tenetur aut sint. Reprehenderit qui accusamus eveniet voluptatem ut ipsam ut. Adipisci ad omnis qui sit similique et.

Qui nam rerum qui eius facere illum. Eveniet iusto consectetur quo. Illo et harum culpa suscipit.

Aut nostrum debitis ab modi non quis. Natus cupiditate corporis eius provident quae quia dolorum. Aspernatur perferendis et quia tenetur qui ea voluptatem. Cumque dignissimos optio rerum consequatur quia.

Qui voluptate velit aliquid architecto quo. Culpa ab omnis ab iure similique quidem sit ipsa. Delectus ut laborum molestias consequatur dolores sequi odit. Sed iste aliquam velit aut dicta minus quia. Recusandae voluptates laborum vel ea. Necessitatibus exercitationem quo tenetur quae et earum id. Et sit quae quos iure eos ab.

Career Advancement Opportunities

August 2026 Investment Banking

  • Evercore 01 99.5%
  • Moelis & Company 01 98.9%
  • JPMorgan 01 98.4%
  • Morgan Stanley 08 97.8%
  • Goldman Sachs 02 97.3%

Overall Employee Satisfaction

August 2026 Investment Banking

  • Moelis & Company No 99.5%
  • Evercore No 98.9%
  • Morgan Stanley 01 98.4%
  • Banco Santander 02 97.8%
  • BMO Capital Markets 12 97.3%

Professional Growth Opportunities

August 2026 Investment Banking

  • Evercore 01 99.5%
  • Moelis & Company 01 98.9%
  • Morgan Stanley 06 98.4%
  • Goldman Sachs 01 97.8%
  • JPMorgan 01 97.3%

Total Avg Compensation

August 2026 Investment Banking

  • Vice President (16) $429
  • Associates (48) $259
  • 3rd+ Year Analyst (8) $210
  • 2nd Year Analyst (25) $178
  • Intern/Summer Associate (14) $159
  • 1st Year Analyst (83) $151
  • Intern/Summer Analyst (75) $101
notes
16 IB Interviews Notes

“... there’s no excuse to not take advantage of the resources out there available to you. Best value for your $ are the...”

Leaderboard

1
redever's picture
redever
99.2
2
BankonBanking's picture
BankonBanking
99.0
3
kanon's picture
kanon
99.0
4
Secyh62's picture
Secyh62
99.0
5
CompBanker's picture
CompBanker
98.9
6
Betsy Massar's picture
Betsy Massar
98.9
7
dosk17's picture
dosk17
98.9
8
GameTheory's picture
GameTheory
98.9
9
DrApeman's picture
DrApeman
98.9
10
Linda Abraham's picture
Linda Abraham
98.8
success
From 10 rejections to 1 dream investment banking internship

“... I believe it was the single biggest reason why I ended up with an offer...”