CV Questions

Question 1

Can you describe a challenging project you worked on during your internship at p&g and how you handled it?

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Was immersed within a fast paced environment, tasked with analysing acquisition targets under tight deadlines
- to handle this, prioritised tasks, used detailed financial model to ensure timely analysis.

Question 2

How did you manage your time and priorities while working on multiple tasks during the internship

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Created a detailed schedule and prioritised tasks based on their deadlines and importance.
- used tools like task lists and reminders to stay organised and ensure i met all deadlines, as well as regular check-ins with my supervisor.

Question 3

Tell me about p&g, working closely in a team to complete a project.

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Question 4

How did you handle any feedback or criticism from your supervisors or colleagues during your internship?

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Listened carefully and asked for specific examples to understand the areas for improvement.
- upon reflecting, used this feedback to refine my work and enhance my skills.

Question 5

Can you walk me through the process you followed to research and present the potential acquisition opportunities?

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Question 6

What key metrics or financial indicators did you focus on while analysing the potential acquisitions?

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Question 7

How did you assess the risks associated with the acquisition targets you researched?

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Question 8

Can you explain the methods you used to value the companies involved in the potential acquisitions?

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Question 9

What were some of the main challenges you encountered while working on the M&A projects, and how did you overcome them.

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Question 10

If you were given incomplete or conflicting data while working on an acquisition pitch, how would you handle it?

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Question 11

How would you approach a situation where a key team member is not meeting deadlines, impacting the project timeline?

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Question 12

How did you conduct your industry and market research for the acquisition opportunities?

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Question 13

Can you explain the key assumptions you used in your financial models for the acquisition targets?

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Question 14

How did you ensure the accuracy and reliability of the financial data you used in your analysis?

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Question 15

Describe a specific financial model or analysis you built. What was its purpose and what were the key findings?

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Question 16

Can you provide an example of how you communicated complex data insights to a non-technical audience during your internship?

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Question 17

What specific data analysis techniques did you use to assess regional inequalities in the UK education sector?

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Question 18

Can you explain the methodology you employed to gather and interpret stakeholder feedback during your project?

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Question 19

How did you ensure the accuracy and reliability of the data used in your analysis for the UK DoE?

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Question 20

Imagine you receive conflicting feedback from different stakeholders regarding your recommendations, how would you handle and integrate this feedback into your final presentation?

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Question 21

Describe an instance where you had to present your findings to a senior-level stakeholder, what approach did you take to ensure your presentation was impactful?

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Question 22

What types of data sources did you use for your analysis on regional inequalities in the UK education sector?

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Question 23

How did you apply statistical methods or data visualisation techniques to enhance your analysis and communicate your findings effectively?

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Question 24

Can you explain the framework you used to develop solutions for the UK DoE based on your analysis?

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Question 25

What were the main assumptions you made inn your analysis of the education sector, and how did you validate them?

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Question 26

What methodologies did you use to perform ESG risk assessments. How did you integrate these considerations into your financial evaluations

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Question 27

Can you explain how you analysed supply-demand dynamics and their impact on pricing strategies during your internship?

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Question 28

Describe the tools and techniques you used for risk management in commodity trading. How did these methods contribute to your analysis?

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Question 29

Describe the tools and techniques you used for risk management in commodity trading. How did these methods contribute to your analysis?

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Question 30

If you encountered unexpected fluctuations in commodity prices while working on a risk assessment, how would you adjust your analysis and recommendations?

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Question 31

Imagine you are asked to assess the potential ESG risks of a new investment opportunity with limited info, how would you proceed to make a thorough evaluation

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Question 32

If a critical component of your trading analysis was inaccurate or missing, how would you address this issue and ensure that your final recommendations are reliable?

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Question 33

Whats an annuity, leverage assessment, non fixed security.

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Question 34

Walk me through your DCF

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Question 35

What is the black-scholes option pricing model?
Walk me through the python project

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Question 36

Challenging situation as VP

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Question 37

Challenging situation as Exec

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