What are the Most Common Equity Research Interview Questions? Based on our first-hand experience, as well discussions with equity research professionals, we’ve compiled a list of the top questions to be asked by a research analyst when interviewing an associate. We’ve also added what we think are the best answers to these challenging interview questions. Here are the…
How to Prepare for Common Interview Questions When it comes to answering common interview questions, preparation makes all the difference and clearly separates good from bad candidates. This guide will help you prepare for an upcoming interview by placing you in the seat of the interviewer (hiring manager) and helping you see things from their…
What are good questions to ask the interviewer? In an interview, it’s important to be able to ask good questions in addition to providing good answers. Typically, at the end of an interview, the interviewer will ask the candidate if they have any questions for them. It’s important to capitalize on this opportunity and demonstrate…
Accounting Interview Questions Guide We’ve compiled the most frequently asked accounting interview questions along with what we believe are the best answers. The key to acing an interview is practice, so be sure to check out our interview guides for finance, FP&A, equity research, and more. List of commonly asked accounting interview questions: #1 Walk me…
What are the Most Common FP&A Interview Questions? Based on extensive research and feedback from professionals in Financial Planning and Analysis, we’ve compiled the most likely interview questions to be asked by an FP&A hiring manager. In addition, we’ve also created what we think are the best answers to these FP&A interview questions. Please read through…
What is Your Biggest Weakness? Every interviewee who has ever sat down with an employer during an interview has been asked “What is your biggest weakness?”, and many find it very frustrating. Why ask the question if the employer knows they are very likely to get a fake answer like, “I’m too much of a…
Mastering the “Why Investment Banking?” Interview Question You’re almost guaranteed to be asked this question in an investment banking interview. Of all the jobs you could have out of university, why investment banking? The key is to quickly demonstrate that you’re smart, that you understand what the job entails, and, having a full view of what’s…
What are the Most Common Credit Analyst Interview Questions? This guide outlines the most common credit analyst interview questions and what CFI believes are the best answers to them! In order to ace your next interview, you’ll need to focus on being well-rounded, which includes the following: Technical skills (finance and accounting) Social skills (communication,…
How to Choose Comparable Companies Choosing a set of comparable companies – a comparable universe – is the first and most important step to comparable company analysis. The rest of your analysis and valuation is based on the set of comparable companies you identify at the beginning of your analysis. Therefore, it is important to…
What are the Most Common Financial Modeling Interview Questions? In this Financial Modeling Interview guide, we’ve compiled a list of the most common and frequently asked financial modeling interview questions. This guide is perfect for anyone interviewing for a financial analyst job or any other role requiring knowledge in the field, as it helps you prepare…
