Role-specific questions
1. Walk me through a DCF.
How to answer: Define the concept in one sentence, walk through the steps in order, then add a real example from your work.
2. How would you value a company using comparable multiples?
How to answer: Answer with a short framework (two or three steps), then back it with a specific example and the result.
3. Why do companies acquire others?
How to answer: Link your strengths and goals to the employer's needs. Be specific about the company and role.
4. Tell me about a time you worked through the night to deliver a deadline.
How to answer: Use the STAR method: Situation, Task, Action, Result. Close with a number and what you learned.
Common questions for Investment & Capital Markets roles
Pitch me an investment idea.
What interviewers look for: Cover thesis, valuation, catalysts, risks and exit.
Tell me about a model you are proud of.
What interviewers look for: Explain the structure, drivers, checks and the decision it supported.
Why this firm and this role?
What interviewers look for: Be specific about the firm's strategy and your skills.
Prepare a STAR story bank
- Situation: one or two sentences of context.
- Task: what you were responsible for.
- Action: what you did, step by step.
- Result: the outcome with a number, plus what you learned.
The Interview page in the app saves your own answers for each question and has a practice timer.