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54 free practice samplers from 30 employers, for video interviews, assessment centres and interviews. Each is a short pack of 5–9 questions that you read in your browser — no account and no email. 53 of them also come as a With answers edition with model answers for £6.
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Investment & Global Banks
Bank of America
Video Interview – Motivation & Data StorytellingFREE SAMPLER
Video interview · Global · 9 questions · all with model answers
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Can you tell me about yourself and why you are interested in Bank of America’s Global Markets programme? Describe a time when you used your understanding of a client’s needs to identify a solution.
Video Interview – Decisions, Expertise & MotivationFREE SAMPLER
Video interview · Hong Kong · 7 questions · all with model answers
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What traits do you think auditors need to be successful? Describe a time you demonstrated those traits. Describe a time you made a critical decision quickly with limited data without superior guidance.
Global Capital Markets Summer AnalystFREE SAMPLER
Video interview · Hong Kong · 6 questions · all with model answers
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Tell me about yourself and why you are interested in working with us. Describe a time you were the subject matter expert on a project.
Full-time AnalystFREE SAMPLER
Video interview · United Kingdom · 5 questions · all with model answers
Question excerpts · options, diagrams or other context may be omitted.
Tell me about yourself and why you are interested in this program/business. Give an example of something new you recently learned.
HSBC
Business Analyst – Insurance Interview EssentialsFREE SAMPLER
Assessment centre · Hong Kong · 9 questions · all with model answers
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What appeals to you about building your career in this part of the industry? How would you track and manage requirements and changes over the lifecycle of a large insurance system implementation?
Markets & Securities Services – Core TechnicalsFREE SAMPLER
Assessment centre · Global · 9 questions · all with model answers
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Walk me through your CV, focusing on experiences most relevant to Markets & Securities Services. Which skills are more important in securities-services or operations roles?
Investment Banking – Asia Market ViewsFREE SAMPLER
Assessment centre · Global · 7 questions · all with model answers
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How have geopolitical tensions affected cross-border M&A flows into and out of Asia? How do you think the volatility in FX markets is affecting cross-border financing and hedging needs for your clients?
Lazard
Equity ResearchFREE SAMPLER
Video interview · Global · 5 questions · all with model answers
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What transferrable skills can you bring from your background into this role and why would they be useful? What excites you most about working in equity research within the asset management industry, and what attracts you to…
Sales & Marketing – Video InterviewFREE SAMPLER
Video interview · Global · 5 questions · all with model answers
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What excites you most about working in sales and marketing within the asset management industry, and what attracts you… Lazard prides itself on fostering a collegiate and inclusive workplace culture. What does this kind of environment mean…
Video Interview – Private Capital & MarketsFREE SAMPLER
Video interview · Global · 5 questions · all with model answers
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If you were joining Lazard, what aspects of the firm’s culture or work would most motivate you, and how would you… Describe a time when you faced a steep learning curve in a new environment or role. How did you adapt and develop the…
Goldman Sachs
FICC & IBD Video InterviewFREE SAMPLER
Video interview · Global · 7 questions · all with model answers
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What stock would you invest in and why? FICC & Equities – Discuss a current event and how you see it affecting financial markets in the future.
Video Interview – Ethics, Adversity & MarketsFREE SAMPLER
Video interview · Global · 5 questions · all with model answers
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Describe your experience working in groups and the role you typically assume when working with a group. (Sales & Trading) What two factors would you consider when deciding whether or not to buy a stock?
UBS
Global Banking Video Interview – Valuation & CompetencyFREE SAMPLER
Video interview · United States · 7 questions · all with model answers
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Why have you chosen to apply for UBS in particular? What is it that you think differentiates UBS as a company? What are the different types of valuation methodologies?
Graduate Talent Program – Global Wealth ManagementFREE SAMPLER
Video interview · Australia · 7 questions · all with model answers
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Why have you chosen to apply for UBS in particular? What differentiates UBS as a company? Please add any further comments you may have.
JPMorgan
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Summer Internship Video Interview – Motivation & BehaviouralFREE SAMPLER
Video interview · Hong Kong · 8 questions · all with model answers
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What attracts you to J.P. Morgan and specifically an opportunity in Wealth Management? Discuss an industry or company that you follow and explain why?
Consulting
FTI Consulting
Assessment Centre InterviewFREE SAMPLER
Assessment centre · Global · 7 questions · all with model answers
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Why are you interested in consulting at FTI specifically? How many tennis balls could fit in a Boeing 747?
Big Four & Accountancy
BDO
Video Interview – Learning, Adaptability & MotivationFREE SAMPLER
Video interview · United Kingdom · 8 questions · all with model answers
Question excerpts · options, diagrams or other context may be omitted.
What have you learnt recently that would help you in this role? What influenced you to apply to BDO over other companies in the industry?
Video Interview – Motivation & StrengthsFREE SAMPLER
Video interview · Australia · 5 questions · all with model answers
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Why are you interested in a role with BDO? Tell us something you're most proud of or passionate about.
Assessment Centre Partner Interview – Audit & Problem SolvingFREE SAMPLER
Assessment centre · United Kingdom · 7 questions · all with model answers
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What aspects of reviewing business processes and challenging them do you think you would enjoy, and why? What do you believe your current development areas are?
EY
Business ConsultingFREE SAMPLER
Video interview · United Kingdom · 7 questions · all with model answers
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What sparked your interest for a role in Consulting? Tell us about something you enjoy doing in your free time.
Service Line Motivation & Stakeholder ScenariosFREE SAMPLER
Video interview · United Kingdom · 6 questions · all with model answers
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Tell me about a time you used economic data to understand an economic issue. Why EY and this service line?
Assessment Centre – Conflict, Feedback & DecisionsFREE SAMPLER
Assessment centre · United Kingdom · 5 questions · all with model answers
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How would you handle a situation where a client disagrees with your viewpoint? What strengths make you a good candidate?
KPMG
Audit Video Interview – Motivation & Work StyleFREE SAMPLER
Video interview · United Kingdom · 8 questions · all with model answers
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What has attracted you to the role you have applied for, and how would your strengths enable you to succeed within KPMG? How do you ensure your communication is clear and understood?
Audit Interview – Competency, Materiality & Questions to AskFREE SAMPLER
Assessment centre · Australia · 8 questions · all with model answers
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Tell me about a time you had to manage multiple competing priorities. What do you see as the biggest challenges facing the audit profession currently?
PwC
Video Interview Questions & Proofreading ExerciseFREE SAMPLER
Video interview · Australia · New Zealand · 5 questions · all with model answers
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How would you briefly describe yourself? Please tell us what motivates you to pursue a career at PwC, and how you think your interests and skills will…
Strategy & Supply Chain Group Interview QuestionsFREE SAMPLER
Assessment centre · Hong Kong · 5 questions · all with model answers
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What are the key elements you would include in designing a strategy? What is a Smart Switch?
Deloitte
Interview – Motivation, Competency & Role FitFREE SAMPLER
Assessment centre · Australia · 8 questions · all with model answers
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Could you tell us about yourself and your academic and professional background? How would you handle a situation where a client has unrealistic expectations?
Quant, Trading & Hedge Funds
Point72
Video Interview – Research, Motivation & EconomicsFREE SAMPLER
Video interview · Global · 9 questions · all with model answers
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Tell us about a time you had to handle multiple tasks or deadlines. How did you stay organized? What is a hedge fund?
Video Interview – Equity Research & Quant ModellingFREE SAMPLER
Video interview · Global · 8 questions · all with model answers
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How would you apply your financial analysis skills to identify potential investment opportunities for Point72? How have you utilized machine learning algorithms to improve your investment strategies or predictions?
Superday Interview – Resume, Behavioural & ValuationFREE SAMPLER
Assessment centre · Global · 6 questions · all with model answers
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Walk me through your resume—highlight the three most impactful experiences and why. Compare DCF vs. public comps for your stock. Pros/cons?
Asia-Pacific Banks
DBS
Consumer Banking – Competency & Industry QuestionsFREE SAMPLER
Interview · Global · 7 questions · all with model answers
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Can you tell us about a time when you demonstrated leadership in a team setting? What role do you think sustainability plays in consumer banking, and how could DBS lead in this area?
Institutional Banking Group – Competency & Client ScenariosFREE SAMPLER
Interview · Global · 7 questions · all with model answers
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Tell us about a time when you had to build a relationship with a challenging stakeholder or client. How did you… Why do you want to join the Institutional Banking Group at DBS specifically, as opposed to other banks or divisions…
Interview Questions – Fit, Accounting & DigitalFREE SAMPLER
Interview · Global · 5 questions · all with model answers
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Are you well versed in accounting concepts? How do you handle communication with people from different cultural backgrounds?
Operations – Fit & Experience QuestionsFREE SAMPLER
Interview · Global · 5 questions · all with model answers
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Have you done any reporting, data cleaning, automation, or workflow optimization work before? How would you adapt to a fast-paced banking operations environment?
UOB
Video Interview – Strategy, Leadership & AdaptabilityFREE SAMPLER
Video interview · Global · 8 questions · all with model answers
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Discuss a time when you had to develop a strategic approach to a problem at work. What was the situation, and what was… Provide an example of a recent merger or acquisition in the banking industry. What would be your role in facilitating…
Video Interview – Competency & Business JudgementFREE SAMPLER
Video interview · Global · 5 questions · all with model answers
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Describe a situation where you had to solve a complex problem. Can you discuss a recent trend and its potential impact on UOB?
Commonwealth Bank
Video Interview – Competency, Motivation & ValuesFREE SAMPLER
Video interview · Australia · 7 questions · all with model answers
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At CommBank, we're focused on learning and supporting people as they grow. Tell us about something you've enjoyed… Early in your career, you'll often be learning while making decisions that affect others. Which of CommBank's values –…
Hang Seng Bank
Student Internship InterviewFREE SAMPLER
Video interview · Hong Kong · 5 questions · all with model answers
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Give me an example of a time when you have to adapt to a sudden change at study or work and how do you respond to it? a. Please state your first and second preferred business streams for Hang Seng Bank Student Internship Programme and…
Asset Management & Insurance
Evelyn Partners
CRM Case Study – Pilot Rollout & Data MigrationFREE SAMPLER
Assessment centre · United Kingdom · 7 questions · all with model answers
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What are the key objectives of implementing a new CRM system at Evelyn Partners? What criteria should be used to evaluate the success of the CRM post-implementation?
Tech, Telecoms & Fintech
Telstra
Graduate Programme Video InterviewFREE SAMPLER
Video interview · Australia · 5 questions · no model answers
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Please tell us why you are interested in a graduate role at Telstra. Can you tell us what you can bring to your chosen… Please provide an example of a time when you were responsible for completing a challenging task to a high standard and…
Industry & Corporates
British Airways
Video Interview – Teamwork, Email Triage & AviationFREE SAMPLER
Video interview · United Kingdom · 8 questions · all with model answers
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Share the main challenges that you see the airline industry facing over the next 5 years. If you were part of the Finance Team, how could you contribute to overcoming the challenges facing British Airways?
Video Interview – Planning, Supply Chain & EngineeringFREE SAMPLER
Video interview · United Kingdom · 7 questions · all with model answers
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Share the main challenges that you see the airline industry facing over the next 5 years. What project or achievement are you really proud of? In your answer, describe at least two skills you used in that…
Aurecon
Graduate Programme – Motivation & Project ScenariosFREE SAMPLER
Video interview · Global · 6 questions · all with model answers
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Tell us about yourself and what drew you to your chosen field of study. What inspires your passion for this area, and… You're a month into your graduate role and have been assigned a project with team members from different departments.…
BHP
Video Interview – Values & CompetencyFREE SAMPLER
Video interview · Global · 6 questions · all with model answers
Question excerpts · options, diagrams or other context may be omitted.
Tell us about yourself and why you have applied for this role. Tell us about a time you worked effectively with others to overcome a challenge.
GroupM
Graduate Video Interview – Motivation & MediaFREE SAMPLER
Video interview · Global · 8 questions · all with model answers
Question excerpts · options, diagrams or other context may be omitted.
Tell us about yourself. What makes you a good fit for this role?
MTR
Graduate Trainee Assessment – Video & Written QuestionsFREE SAMPLER
Video interview · Hong Kong · 5 questions · all with model answers
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How do you equip yourself to be more agile to react swiftly to the rapid changes at work? MTR is committed to driving continuous improvements for our long-term success. Identify one area for improvement that…
Swire
Management TraineeFREE SAMPLER
Video interview · Global · 9 questions · all with model answers
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What do you think might be the key macro socio-economic and political risks facing Swire Pacific? Share a personal experience at a shopping mall and analyse how management could enhance engagement and traffic.
Public Sector & Regulators
HKSTP
Summer Internship Video Interview – Projects, Language & VisaFREE SAMPLER
Video interview · Hong Kong · 8 questions · all with model answers
Question excerpts · options, diagrams or other context may be omitted.
What excites you the most about joining HKSTP? Do you have any questions for me about the role or HKSTP?
Summer Internship Video Interview – Motivation & ExperienceFREE SAMPLER
Video interview · Hong Kong · 6 questions · all with model answers
Question excerpts · options, diagrams or other context may be omitted.
What excites you the most about joining HKSTP? What are your strengths and weaknesses?
NHS
GMTS Video Interview – Motivation & ScenariosFREE SAMPLER
Video interview · United Kingdom · 7 questions · all with model answers
Question excerpts · options, diagrams or other context may be omitted.
Tell me about a time you stepped out of your comfort zone in order to grow. Please tell us about something you did recently that you are really proud of.
Exchanges & Market Data
Bloomberg
Analytics & Sales – Product, Client & Markets QuestionsFREE SAMPLER
Video interview · Global · 8 questions · all with model answers
Question excerpts · options, diagrams or other context may be omitted.
Please give a brief introduction of yourself and your motivation to apply. What is Bloomberg’s core product and in the simplest way possible explain what it does?
Academy – Analytics & SalesFREE SAMPLER
Video interview · Global · 5 questions · all with model answers
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What is your understanding of the Analytics & Sales role, and in your opinion, what are some of the skills that you… Please answer the question in the language you are applying for: Please talk us through an area of the financial…
HKEX
Video InterviewFREE SAMPLER
Video interview · Hong Kong · 5 questions · all with model answers
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What is one new skill or concept you’ve learned recently, and how do you think it will help you in your future career? Can you describe a situation when you were asked to do something you disagree with and what was the outcome?
LSEG
Video Interview – Learning, Pressure & Project LeadershipFREE SAMPLER
Video interview · Global · 6 questions · all with model answers
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Describe a situation where you had to learn a new skill or technology quickly. What should you do if your team members working on a project together meet with setbacks and lack motivation?
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