Junior Rates Trader Interview prep/Qs

I am 3rd year rates trading analyst in a non-BB looking to move to BB rates trading. From those of you who have made a move or who have interviewed similar level candidates, what would be your advice? The interviews are with EDs/MDs.

How best to prepare for such an interview?
What questions should I expect?

Are they going to ask me about my personality? Math/Probability/Stats questions? Brain teasers? Or is this all for graduates only? Would that be markets? Current hot topics? Trade ideas? Technical questions around the products?

PS.: I don't have my own book yet.

 

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