Tell us about yourself

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• This is the best question to highlight your personality in! It is important to mention previous success in employment and educational experiences, whilst relating it to the current job description. Focusing on a few key strengths with supported examples is another great way to showcase your personality. 

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Why did you choose to go into Finance/Banking?

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• Answering this question truthfully will dictate how genuine you are about pursuing a career in this field, therefore, it is important to prepare for this question beforehand. Think about how your future goals align with those of your chosen career. 

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Why are you a good fit for our company?

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• This question focus' largely on the skills that form you as a person. By reviewing the skills required in the job description, you can directly link specific examples in your previous employment and educational experiences. This will demonstrate your attention to detail.

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What makes you stand out?

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• These reasons are particular depending on the individual, but you have to show the interviewer what you have done that shows you are passionate about the role. Examples could be setting up your own trading account, investing in companies and having your own portfolio. Here you need to go above and beyond to show why you are the best.

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What are your strengths?

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• Rather than listing 5 or more generic strengths, selecting a couple with the support of strong examples is the best approach.

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What are your weaknesses?

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• We all know that saying 'I have no weaknesses' is the wrong answer! By using the job description during the preparation stage, you can tailor your response.

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How should you act?

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• You really need to sell yourself here, make the interviewer think that they need you, that you will be essential for them, and showcase your talents and mention your achievements in finance as they will show the interviewer that you are smart and that you have initiative.

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​Tell us about your previous experiences and what skills you have gained from them.

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• You will need to mention at least 2 scenarios where you have demonstrated a relevant skill to your position. Think of anything that you have done within work experience or education and you are able to use that as you need to show off your soft skills. These can be teamwork, leadership, collaboration, adaption, communication, efficiency, independence, dedication and many others.