Once in the interview seat...
how much is it up to you?
So I landed IBD first rounds interviews, but I come from a more consulting heavy background which overshadows my banking experience. I'm wondering if someone who has SA experience at a BB on their resume will be looked upon much more favorably than someone with consulting.
So would a mediocre interviewee with SA BB experience be rated higher than say a good interviewee with top consulting experience?
I feel that if they are willing to give you an interview then they would be willing to hire you or else they are wasting their time and could have had their pick from one of thousands of other applicants. It's all on you on how you sell yourself and spin your experiences to make it sound like you would be a good fit.
Explain how your skills can be used for the job and be confident
You've got to lose any whiff of inferiority complex. Like saidso said, if they invited you to interview, they think you could be someone they might want to hire. As you must know, many people interview with both banks and consulting firms for entry level positions. The jobs are very different, but both require smart, competitive, analytical folks who can perform at high levels in an intense atmosphere.
Draw parallels between your academic, work, extra-curricular background and the skills you need to be a strong analyst. I'd guest the "weaker" area for you is proving that you really have an interest in finance. Really make sure you're ready to communicate that. Do your homework on the company and industry. Here's some advice you should check out before your next interviews:
Preparing for investment banking interviews - http://bit.ly/lJJTS Answer the Interview Question "Why do you want to be an investment banking analyst" - http://bit.ly/13vBo5 Interview Mistakes Bright Students Make - http://bit.ly/il1aV
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