How do you react to setbacks in the market?
Working in finance can be a bumpy ride as the market ebbs and flows, and financial regulations shift. For this reason, the interviewer at State Street would like to know that you can handle the ups and downs of the industry. Be prepared to discuss how you respond to setbacks and maintain a sense of calm and direction amidst a potentially volatile market.
"As a commission-driven financial advisor, I am competitive with myself, my past performance, and hyper-targeted when it comes to achieving my goals. I become internally frustrated when I do not meet my goals or a 'done deal' with a client falls through. When this happens, I do a rundown of what I could have done differently, trying to pinpoint where missteps could have been made. I aim to learn from the situation so that it doesn't hold me back again."
