Good interview answers: Why IB? Why AM/IM/PWM?

<p>Typical answers for the "why IB" are boring: i want to be challenged, i want to learn to value companies, etc.</p>

<p>Have you heard any truly interesting answers? Any that got you good marks on your interview?</p>

<p>Also, how do you answer the "why investment management/ asset management/ private wealth management" question well? What are the typical responses to those?</p>

<p>i mean honestly there is no right and wrong to those questions. you shouldn’t try to cater your response to something that will get you “good marks.” you should have a genuine interest in the job your pursuing and if you do, that will shine through more then any answer you prepared. </p>

<p>That said you will more then likely get a technical question about something finance related (these typically have a right and a not so right answer). You aren’t expected to know everything but your thought process should mirror what actually would go on.</p>

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<li><p>related to your major of study (econ/finance/business)</p></li>
<li><p>ibanking is interesting concept</p></li>
<li><p>fair compensation </p></li>
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<p>not a blasting answer, but fairly logical. got me passed the goldman interviews</p>

<p>-most demanding job in finance out of undergrad= prepares you for any type of career in finance you want in the future, gain unique skill set considering you are only just graduated from undergrad (and being a summer analyst, not even)</p>

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<li>i use the, “every analyst i’ve spoken with while admitting its challenging and hard work is an invaluable learning experience”</li>
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<p>blah blah, you have to sound really genuine and not rehearsed!</p>