Background/ Personal Qs

Question 1

Walk me through your resume

Answer 1

1. Chronological
2. Show how each experience along the way led you in the direction of finance
3. State why you’re interviewing here today
4. Aim for 2-3 minutes

Question 2

Why did you attend UCL

Answer 2

• excellent academics reputation, strong economics programme
• location and networking opportunities
• huge alumni base

Question 3

Why did you major in economics

Answer 3

• interest in markets
• analytical/ quantitative skills
• problem solving skills using logic
• relevance to banking, understanding market dynamics

Question 4

You’re fluent in French? Can you tell me about your most recent internship in French

Answer 4

Lors de mon récent stage chez P&G, j’ai travaillé avec les équipes de M&A sur une potentielle acquisition. Ma principale responsabilité était de developper des modèles financiers en trois étapes pour évaluer la viabilité de l’acquisition. J’ai également acquis une compréhension approfondie de la finance d’entreprise.

Question 5

What do you do for fun?

Answer 5

Play a lot of sport, read a lot of historical books, learn languages.

Question 6

Favourite movies/ books

Answer 6

• gladiator
• reimagining capitalism

Question 7

Tell me something interesting about you not on resume

Answer 7

Technical - led research project as VP of LGS
Yardy - something sporty.