1. Explain me the typical day of a banking analyst?

This question may sound bizarre, but the employer is interested to know how much you know about the day to day duties of the job. Therefore, research is a must. Researching both the company itself and overall information about the job role should give you more insight into what would be expected of you if you were successful.

If you have undertaken internships during your degree, contact someone who was in a similar role at that firm and ask them to talk you through their typical day.

2. Do you know what questions did the interviewer ask during the job interview?

I remember him asking me about my previous job history, like I said, if I was a hard worker. He asked me, “Why should I hire you?” So it was important to be able to sell yourself.

3. Tell me when given a new bookkeeping assignment, how do you approach it?

I listen to the guidelines of task to done, take verbal and mental notes during training. I always follow the company policies and procedures when doing assignments.

4. Please explain about a time you have excellent service?

For this ask, paint a vivid description of the situation so the hiring manager understands what happened and what actions you took.

Highlight when you went above and beyond the standard response of a cashier and focus on the customer's response.

5. Please explain me what was your favorite part about working there?

There was good pay to start off, so that's definitely a positive.

6. Explain me what is a leveraged buyout?

It is possible that your employer will ask you for specific definitions of common banking terms and practices. For this reason, it is important that you know your definitions, and how the actual systems work.

Leverage buyout refers to the use of borrowed money or loans to buy or invest in another company. The ratio of debt to equity can be as high as 90-10.

7. Tell me what does excellent customer service mean to you?

As a cashier, you will be working with the public at all times. It is essential that you provide excellent service and that your standards of service match your potential employer's. In your answer, highlight the importance of good service, identifying solutions and resolving issues to the customer's satisfaction.

If possible, offer examples of times when you went the extra mile to offer customer satisfaction. (Reminder: it's important to be positive. The unvarnished truth might be that the customer was a pain, but it will be more persuasive if you spin the story to focus on your ability to give excellent customer service by resolving their issue.)

8. Please explain me what was the work environment like?

Work environment, it can be hectic but it was great. I liked the people that I worked with and actually I'm down for a re-hire, so I liked it. The people that I worked with, the environment was nice. I liked it.

9. Tell us what motivates you to perform your best?

I like to always give my 110 percent at all times. I want to show and prove my boss and myself I can do my job efficiently and be capable of doing more. I have always been an over achiever.

10. Please explain speaking of bonds?

Although this question may seem quite simple, it is important to give an in-depth definition of bonds, whilst drawing on examples of investment bonds, government bonds and company bonds.

Bring in market indicator rates such as the Bank Bill Swap Rate and speak confidently about how market interest rates will effect bonds.

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