Role-specific questions
1. Walk me through a simple LBO.
How to answer: Define the concept in one sentence, walk through the steps in order, then add a real example from your work.
2. What makes a good private equity investment?
How to answer: Be specific: name tools, standards or numbers you have personally used, and be honest about your level.
3. How do you assess management quality?
How to answer: Answer with a short framework (two or three steps), then back it with a specific example and the result.
4. Describe a deal you passed on and why.
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.