Applications and interviews

The skills and competencies you need for banking and investment graduate schemes – and how to demonstrate them

Aiming to develop the competencies investment banks want to see when you apply? You’ll need to go beyond ‘teamwork’ and ‘communication’ to stand out from the crowd.

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Online applications for graduate careers in investment banking

Recruiters at investment banks aren’t impressed by waffle: if you want a graduate career in the City you need to provide concise, businesslike answers in your online application.

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A job well done: interviews for graduate schemes with investment banks

Good advice for graduates when invited to an interview for a graduate scheme with an investment bank, fund management house or asset management firm.

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Typical interview questions for an investment manager job

Graduate-friendly tips on tricky interview questions. Read them before interviews with an investment management firm or bank.

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Graduates on test: assessment centres at investment banks

Whether tackling aptitude tests or group exercises, a can-do attitude gives the graduate the edge at assessment centres.

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