Financial Analyst Mock Interview
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Question 11 of 40
Tell me about a time you presented an oral report to a client or employer. How did you ensure the information was absorbed?
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Kevin Downey has an extensive background in business management, recruiting, branding and marketing. He's volunteered his career coaching services at job fairs, lecturing on interview techniques and crafting winning resumes and cover letters.
When financial analysts present their findings to senior management or other decision-makers, they'll need to showcase every aspect of their communication skills - verbal, nonverbal, and written - to present their findings clearly and concisely. A good presentation tells a story. Showcase how you make numbers interesting and relevant. If you are presenting to investment bankers, they may be interested in different information than the CEO of a startup marketing firm. Thus, you must know your audience before presenting. Think of a time when you did just that! Highlight for the interviewer how you presented persuasively while making the data understandable and absorbable.
Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"I worked as an in-house financial analyst at a marketing firm this past year and gave a presentation on their financial forecast. I wanted to tell the story in a relevant way, so I put the information into perspective by showing them how my research would affect their business growth and help them get where they wanted to go. I hired a graphic designer to make the presentation visually engaging and compared their brand story to one of their strongest competitors, using numbers and potential outcomes to capture their attention."
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