Fixed Income Advice

Recently interviewed for an FI internship. Final round was over the phone with the three heads of the division. Long story short, I did not get it, but wanted some advice.

The interview seemed very self-directed. I was asked to take 10 minutes to describe why I am qualified for the position. Went over my fixed income experience in class, trading experience with prior internships, technical training through my MIS option (position required use of Access and some SQL), and why I prefer FI over equities.

What else should I have covered? Also, is the self-directed aspect common?

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