Failure Qs Flashcards
What’s your greatest fear about IB
Although said I love the dynamism of the role, doing a lot of work on a ground breaking deal and not always seeing them through to the conclusion because anything could cause a large transaction to collapse is one.
What’s your “Plan B” if you can’t get into investment banking this year?
If i have absolutely no way to get into banking at your firm, then I’d go work in the economic strategy group at Strategy& where I already have an offer.
That guy over there has a 4.0 from Wharton/Harvard – why should I hire you over him, given that you’re much less impressive?
Need to be smart, can do the work, likeable.
- meet this criteria and also done well in the real world, coming from I guess a less esteemed background, I am more motivated to succeed than the Harvard yute
Let’s say your MD is meeting with a client and you have been invited. As he’s presenting, you notice a mistake in the materials – do you point it out?
No, unless it comes up, then mention it and quickly move on.
- don’t embarrass the MD
Why did you get a 58 in Econ0002? (Or other bad grade in highly relevant class)
Contracted appendicitis before the mid terms, but no excuses, had poor exam strategy and poor preparation, have since learnt and used this experience to study for my end of years, receiving firsts across the board.
Why did you NOT receive a return offer from your internship?
did well in my internship and got positive reviews, but I didn’t fit in with the group’s culture. From those I’ve spoken with so far at your firm, I think this is a much better fit for me
