A word to the wise: We’ve grouped our questions according to our sense of relative risk. Those in the “Safe” section are meant to be boring and innocuous, while those in the “Well Done” section will help you put the fire to your interviewer’s feet.
Safe Questions
- What kind of person are you looking for? (This question will provide useful information on personal characteristics you should emphasize.)
- What makes a person successful in this business?
- What made you choose this firm over other firms?
- What is a typical career path in the (corporate finance, sales, trading, research) department?
- How much of an analyst/associate’s time is spent pitching new business?
- Is there a formal mentoring program for new analysts/associates?
- If I’m a CEO, why would I choose your firm to take my company public?
- Beyond the league tables, what differentiates your firm from other firms?
- How is an analyst/associate assigned from the generalist pool to a project?
- How long does it take most people here to become managing directors?
- Can one request specific teams, industries, or product groups?
- How well do the firm’s different divisions work together?
- What’s the path? Are there specific benchmarks you have to hit?
- What are the firm’s biggest challenges and opportunities in the next 2 years?
- What aspect of your job do you find most frustrating?
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