Interviews - Idioms Flashcards
Train of thought, e.g., It is best to allow the interviewer to finish their train of thought before interrupting with a question.
A series of ideas or thoughts
To wear many hats, e.g., I work for a small firm in my current role. There isn’t much specialisation so I get to wear many hats.
To have many jobs or roles
People person, e.g., I’m a real people person so I enjoy getting lots of interaction with clients.
A friendly, social person
Stepping stone e.g., Equity research was a great stepping stone towards my current role in portfolio management.
An opportunity that helps you achieve a goal
A bird’s eye view, e.g., Something I find really interesting in my current role is the bird’s eye view I get of how companies work and the problems they run into.
A view of the bigger picture
Hands-on (approach), e.g., Primarily, I work in IBD but I got some hands-on experience in PE during an off-cycle internship a few years back.
Involving active participation (rather than theory)
To spark one’s interest, e.g., What really sparked my interest in DCM was the opportunity to speak with and learn from experienced company managers.
To make someone interested
