【正文】 chool?Loved it. Learned so much. And let me tell you a little bit about what types of activities I was involved in.8. What lessons did you learn from you last job that you think can be transferred to this position? 9. What do you consider your biggest fault?Interviewers love this question, even though it sort of invites dishonesty. You39。re supposed to say something like: I39。m a perfectionist. Or: I tend to work too hard. You may want to prepare a more thoughtful answer, but you should at least anticipate this question. 10. If you could go anywhere for 24 hours, with an unlimited budget where would you go?Sometimes, interviewers will ask offthewall questions just to get a better sense of who you are as a person.Questions to Ask During Your Summer Internship Interviews* Can you give me an example of my summer responsibilities? Try to make sure the answer you receive is as specific as possible. Particularly if you39。re new to the industry, you want to ensure that you will perform work that is representative of a fulltime associate. * How many people are typically given permanent job offers? And ask for percentages too. This shows you39。re interested in opportunities after graduation at the firm, and allows you to plan your strategic options. Some firms, like Goldman Sachs, are known for giving offers to a small proportion of the summer class. You may want to try better odds at another firm. * Will I be able to rotate between departments? Again, the more you know about the pany, the better you will be able to determine which department interests you most, or whether you want to work at the firm at all. If there39。s a specific department you want to work in, you should make this known. * Do you provide any assistance with relocation? Many firms will help locate, and even subsidize, summer housing. If this makes a difference in whether you take the position, ask. Strategies for Answering Business Case QuestionsIf you39。re going into an interview where you might expect a case question (a business question presented to you for your detailed analysis), it39。s important to have a few basic tips down pat. 1. Take notes. As your interviewer presents your case, be sure to take careful notes on the numbers or other facts given. (Always bring a notepad and a pen to a consulting interview.) You don39。t want to ask your interviewer to later repeat information that has already been given. 2. Ask questions. Your interviewer expects you to ask questions as many intelligent questions as you need to obtain an accurate picture of the relevant facts in the case. Many inexperienced case interviewees make the error of not asking their interviewer any questions, perhaps afraid that they will look ignorant, or not wishing to bother the interviewer. On the contrary not asking questions is a fatal error in a case interview. If you don39。t know the first thing about the helicopter market, ask how much it costs to manufacture a rotor. If you need to estimate the demand for a beefflavored potato snack in Wichita, Kansas, then feel free to ask the population of Wichita and environs. 3. Be prepared to take charge. You will often find that your interviewer will direct your line of questioning to a specific area, but you must always be ready to control the conversation in case the interviewer does not direct your reasoning. If you are unsure, simply ask the interviewer. For instance, if you find the interviewer offering little direction as you move through your initial scooping questions, you may wish to ask, I find the lack of a risk assessment to be a potential showstopper. Might I ask some detailed questions about this? Or you might say, Given what you have told me about the situation, I would like to drill down for further clarity regarding the client39。s current relationship with its distribution partner. Would that be OK? In this way, you take charge of the line of questioning without stepping on the interviewer39。s role. 4. Make no assumptions! As a case interviewee, you should never make any assumptions. You should assume the persona of an actual consultant trying to learn about an assignment. It might seem obvious that there is no preexisting work plan (because if there was, why would this be a case interview?) but you should ask. You should also ask if the pany has encountered a similar problem, or what other panies in the field have done when faced by similar problems. Your interviewer may not release that information but will be impressed that you asked these sensible questions. Some good basic professional questions to ask, which apply to most cases: Who hired us? How long will these engagements last? Is there a work plan? Has the pany faced this problem (or opportunity) before? If so, how did it react? What was the oute? What have other panies facing this situation done? Has the firm already done any research into the issue? If so, what were its findings?5. Maintain eye contact. Always maintain direct eye contact during the case interview. Eye contact is critical when answering case questions it demonstrates confidence and authority. Remember that in consulting you may find yourself in front of 20 executives at a major corporation presenting a strategy you were briefed on only a halfhour ago. And then you have to answer questions! So you can see why business case interviewing is so important to consulting it is a direct parallel to the environment consultants must face every day.Finance Interview QuestionsWith Wall Street salaries skyrocketing, investmentbanking jobs are as hot as ever. This means it39。s especially important to be prepared for banking and finance interviews. These finance interview questions should help. For more questions and interview advice, read the Guide to Finance Interviews. 1. How would you value a pany you39。re considering buying?One of the most mon questions Wall St