Vanguard Mock Interview

Practice 25 Vanguard interview questions covering client-centric values, investment philosophy, and fiduciary responsibility.

Question 10 of 25

How do you stay up to date in your field?

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Samantha Brown

Your interviewer is looking for candidates who can serve as informed trusted resources of information. They also need to ensure whomever they hire will accurately reflect the opinions and views of Vanguard. As they state online, "We seek, through our communications, to help investors make better investment decisions, to provide context on economic and financial market trends, and to be effective advocates for improvements in the investment industry." How you answer this question will inform them not only of how well you've prepared for this interview but also how plugged into your field you are, and how passionate you are in your career.

Samantha Brown

Write down the sources you're tapped into, whether it be periodicals, email newsletters, or professional blogs. Also, spend time familiarizing yourself with VanGuard's research library, perspectives, and commentary, thought leaders, and "stay informed about our latest thinking. Uncovering and understanding insights are key to our future direction. Get our content by email. Tap into our intellectual capital. Vanguard shares its perspectives through both long-form research, which is generally intended for investment professionals, and short-form commentaries intended for a wide audience of investors and industry participants."

Samantha Brown

"I read all the usuals, including the Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, and have a ticker of the S&P on my iPad at all times. I also subscribe to all the thought-leaders in our industry and receive newsletters from the best, including Vanguard's newsletter. Once a month I catch up on all of Vanguard's blogs and new postings as well."

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