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COMMON INTERVIEW QUESTIONS
  • Tell me about yourself / walk me through your resume.
     
  • Why did you decide to get an MBA?
     
  • Why are you interested in finance?
     
  • What is your role in group projects?
     
  • How would your MAP group describe you? 
     
  • Give examples from your past where you have demonstrated the following characteristics: motivation, inspiration, intelligence, leadership and creativity.
     
  • Explain why you went from engineering to obtaining an MBA and why the finance area?
     
  • How does your background relate to finance?
     
  • Tell me something that differentiates you from your classmates.
     
  • What is your definition of success? 
     
  • Tell me about a personal event in which you took a risk, physical and/or financial.
     
  • What do your superiors think of you? Your subordinates?
     
  • What do you think will happen in the economy over the next five years?
     
  • What was the least favorite part of your most recent job?
     
  • How would you compare us with our competitors?
     
  • What other firms are you considering?
     
  • Tell me what I should be looking for in a candidate. Now tell me why I should hire you?
     
  • How do you prepare for an exam?
     
  • What are your strengths/development needs?
     
  • Give me an example of a situation where you made a difference.
     
  • What is your favorite/least favorite class?
     
  • How would you value a convertible bond? a currency option? a company? a project?