Financial Interview Summary

Is investment-banking the right career path for me? Should I keep or stop pursuing?

1) How long have you been working in this field? in this firm? And what department do you belong to? What are your duties? Public or private firm? Why do you choose one over another one?

2) What is the educational path to achieve this career path? Does any kind of certificate raise a person's chance to get a offer? Do you think the position you are offered is equivalent to the educational level you are in?

3) Investment banking is well-known for long working hours than many other career. Besides a banker needs to have the ability to adapt to this, what are the personal attributes required for working in this industry?

4) Will some of work (analysis) likely be replaced with technology advancement in the future? If yes, what will you do?

5) How has the global economy affected the business of investment firms? Do you have any experience through the years you have spent in this profession? What have you done to adapt the change?

6) Where do you usually find your clients? If you or your team see a potential client, what general steps do you take to make the client choose you?

7) Are you pleased with how far you have reached (position, $, business, etc) ? What is the ultimate goal or achievement that you set for yourself?

8) What advice do you have for a person who is interested in investment banking and what do you think that person should be aware of?