Job Interview Sample Questions
Why do you want to be a financial analyst?
I decided to major in finance in college because ever since I can remember, I have always had an
interest in business, how it works, and how it can generate profit. During my junior high school, I
knew I wanted to have a finance degree or at least a business ad degree.
What I enjoyed the most during classes is doing analysis, exploring numbers, and being able to
get something from them, which are conclusions. Because I enjoyed that most, I would like to
continue in that line of field and establish my experience through this company.
Why do you want to work for our company over others?
When I found out about the job opening, I want to apply to your company. As one of the users
of home credit Philippines, I know its mission in providing financing services to meet and
promote financial inclusion and I want to become part of that inclusive community.
What do you want to do after this job
I want to pursue a CFA certification, to widen my knowledge in financial analysis beyond my past
experiences and to be able to have more opportunities in the future.
What is your greatest strength? Weakness?
My greatest strength is attention to detail which I believe is crucial for the position I am applying
for because a small change in number could change your analysis. That strength enables me to
be more efficient at work.
My weakness is having low self confidence, I am easily anxious or i worry easily, I tend to pass on
opportunities maybe it is because of my personality of being too reserved. But i am working on
it.
Working alone or with a team?
For me, I could adapt to both. I can work well alone especially because I could focus, but I also
believe that it is always better to work with a team. During the internship, I have always worked
with a team, with seniors, and co-interns. A company is an organization, and it works because of
the teams behind it.
Why did not you pursue a job in JP Morgan company?
I am thankful for the opportunity and learnings I acquired in that company during my internship,
but I believe I should explore more after graduation. When I saw the job opening on a site, I
immediately know I wanted to be part of this company.
How people on the reference helped you?
The people on the reference are people I looked up to, during college and during my internship,
and each one of them contributed to who I am at the present.
Responsibilities and difficulties you had.
As an intern, I assisted in preparing monthly management reports, financial statements, and
monthly closing activities, I also was able to explore financial trends and track key financial
metrics.
Greatest accomplishment?
Volunteer experience. I was able to appreciate the field and to be able to work closely and
learned from the local investment professionals like portfolio managers, security analysts,
investment advisers, and other financial practitioners from CFA Society Philippines. When you
volunteer, you also learn and benefit.
What to expect from you?
I will perform every task responsibly and willingly, in providing support in closing the accounting
books of the company, providing reports to immediate supervisor, providing financial data
support, reports, and analysis inside and outside the department, and creating compliance
reviews of various internal controls.
Why should we hire you?
I believe that I am qualified for the position I am applying for. I have completed a bachelor’s
degree in Financial Management and have some experience, particularly the internship and
volunteer work, and I have the skills you are looking for in a Financial Analyst. I am aware of my
strengths and weaknesses, and I can use them to work efficiently and properly. I also want to be
a part of your company because I want to be part of your inclusive community. I also want to
contribute my skills and knowledge to be part of the further growth of this company.
Goals
My immediate goal is to get the position of financial analyst and get a job in a company where I
can grow together with the growth of the company and be able to contribute and be part of the
inclusive community.
My long-term goal is to become a CFO in the future, that is the path I would like to take.
Time management
I keep track of my tasks and list them down because it helps me when I see it visually. I will do as
much work as I can before its due, so that I could have more time in doing more complicated
tasks.
How do you handle stress?
Stress is one constant thing in work I believe and what matters is how we deal with them. I think
a got better in dealing with them as I gain more experience. When I know that I am stressed, I
get overwhelmed. I pause for how much long I need but also not compromising my work. I take
a rest on work, take a breath, because that will make me more productive than forcing myself.
Benefit in the company?
What I could contribute to the company is my skills in analyzing financial data, providing
accurate reports, creating efficient financial models, as well as my skills in using financial tools
that I learned during seminar that I attended. If I still have things I need to learn, I am a fast
learner and make sure that i comply the tasks as a financial analyst.
What you do outside work?
Spending time with my family, because people matter to me, I also enjoy my hobbies in singing
and baking, they are also ways on how I relieve stress.
Leadership
I enjoy delegating tasks and taking the lead on projects, but I also like to be involved and
communicate closely with my team to make them feel that I am a leader they can depend.
I have been I leader couple of times in group projects in school and led many groups and
different types of people. My favorite group project would be case analysis, because it practiced
our analyzing skills and prepared us in our future career. It makes the group collaborate ideas
and make each one of us involved because every one's analysis matters.
