Why Most Candidates Fail Investment Banking Interviews
Why Most Candidates Fail Investment Banking Interviews
Everyone studies the technicals. By the time you reach interviews, most candidates can walk through a DCF or explain an LBO. Yet, only a few actually get the offer.
The difference? Delivery and fit.
Interviewers aren’t just testing if you know the answer—they’re asking:
- Can you explain it clearly under pressure?
- Do you sound confident and structured?
- Would I want to work with you at 2 AM on a live deal?
That’s where most candidates stumble. They over-prepare technicals and under-prepare communication.
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