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The “famous five” graduate interview questions
You may not be able to predict what questions you will be asked at interview but you can know the types of question to expect. The questions banks ask will generally come from one of five categories. Competency questions Loved by graduate recruiters and human resources interviewers everywhere, the aim of this type of question [...]
Front Office Interviews
Three former students, now gainfully employed in front-office roles, give the inside scoop on what to expect during interviews for investment banking, sales and trading positions. Investment banking interviews (The author is a junior in a bulge-bracket bank in London) If you make it to the final round of an investment banking interview process, you [...]
The S.T.A.R. Interview Technique
T he S.T.A.R. technique may sound like a recipe for reality television success, but it’s actually the evidence and competency-based method of interviewing which is increasingly favoured by investment banks. S.T.A.R stands for Situation, Task, Action, Result, and is a method that allows the interviewer to assess your competencies (read ‘skills’ or ‘abilities’) as a [...]
Calling all budding bankers: here’s the real deal on breaking into the industry during these tough times
When the global economic climate looks inhospitable, gaining entry into the highly competitive world of banking can often seem tougher than ever. But all is not lost: banks in Asia are still hiring interns and graduates as they plan for future expansion across the region. Here is some expert advice from Samantha Mark, COO, DBS [...]
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