After my interviews, I make a list of all the behavioural questions I was asked. In this list, you will find common questions and wacky questions. Common questions are bolded.
- Tell me about yourself
- What are your strengths?
- What are your weaknesses?
- Why do you want to do investment banking/consulting/software engineering etc. ?
- What do investment bankers do?
- What are your short term goals?
- What are your long term goals?
- What is the best parenting advice you would give?
- What is your story?
- Why this company?
- What is the toughest feedback you’ve received?
- Tell me about a time you worked in a team
- Tell me about a time you had to work with someone difficult
- What makes you stand out?
- How would someone describe you?
- Describe a project you’ve worked on
- What are you passionate about?
- What motivates you?
- Tell me about a challenging time
- Tell me about a time you failed
- Tell me about a time you faced an ethical decision
- What is your biggest accomplishment?
- Why do you want to work for us?
- Why do you want this award?
How to answer these? An example/template would be helpful.