Financial Analyst Mock Interview
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When did you start following the stock market? Have you had success?
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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.
The interviewer wants to understand how deep your interest in finance and investments goes and how skilled you are regarding the stock market. How you answer could inform them of your approach to taking risks. Are you a compulsive risk taker or gambler, or do you take calculated and informed risks? As thought leader and billionaire influencer Warren Buffett once said, "If you aren't thinking about owning a stock for ten years, don't even think about owning it for ten minutes." Share what initially sparked your interest in the stock market and how actively you trade. Share your philosophy, approach, and track record for success. Also, spend time familiarizing yourself with the company's approach to risk.
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.
"I have always been interested in the calculated risk and required patience that comes with the stock market. Many years ago, before I started a career in finance, one of my friends walked me through the stock market, taught me a bit about how it works, and he told me about a company I might want to invest in. I started following their stock prices and reading articles to understand the market better. I have made great investments over the years, including some very profitable ones with Edwards Lifesciences Corp. and Under Armour. Although I wouldn't necessarily say I play it safe, I would say that I pay attention, keep my finger on the pulse to stay ahead of the game, and always play the long game."
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