Having worked as an investment banker and corporate financial analyst
for such prestigious financial institutions as Lehman Brothers and UBS
Financial, Bilal Basrai has faced more than one investment banking job
interview. It’s a high pressure situation, but you may be able to
alleviate some of that pressure by keeping the following in mind.
Know The Role
If
you walk into a job interview without having any idea about what the
role actually entails, you are simply going to offend the interviewer
and give them a reason to cross you off their list before you even sit
down to talk. Do your research, demonstrate that you understand what
will be required of you and discuss what you can bring to the specific
role, in addition to the company in general.
Be Ready For The Technical Test
Most
interviews for a job in investment banking are going to make use of a
technical test that will examine your proficiency when it comes to
numbers and various other aspects of the job. Make sure that you review
anything that you think might be relevant before you interview for a
role, rather than assuming that your degree prepared you sufficiently.
Look Good
First
impressions count in the business world for so many different reasons,
so Bilal Basrai recommends looking the part as soon as you walk through
the door. Have a good suit on and ensure that you are well-groomed.
Watch your body language and don’t do things that betray nervousness,
such as covering your mouth with your hand when you speak. If you make a
good first impression, you will increase your chances of getting the
chance to follow up and show what really makes you special.
