Interview Tips

Hi Bentley Students,
I want to highlight three relevant consulting events that are happening this week as I know there’s lots of great events and opportunities to consider as you balance your schedule!
First, the Bentley Consulting Group will be hosting an Info Session tonight at 9:15pm to introduce the details of their first ever Consulting Bootcamp Program. The Zoom meeting ID is 914 7640 9022. Anyone who attends tonight will be given early access to the application which opens …

Are you applying for a position as a financial analyst? Interviewing for a job can be stressful, but being prepared for the experience can go a long way toward making you feel confident and on top of your game. That means being ready to answer common interview questions and those that are likely to come up specifically for a financial analyst role.
Financial analysts evaluate their company’s and other organizations’ past and present financial data and might give guidance to …

Leadership Development Programs are a great way to get exposure to a number of incredible entry-level positions. These programs provide the experience that many companies are looking for as well as networking opportunities and professional mentorship but are also a huge resume booster if given the opportunity to participate in one. Here are some tips on how to ace your interview for a Leadership Development Program!”

So you’ve landed an interview for a product marketing role—congrats! Now, it’s time to prepare. But where do you start? And how can you ensure you’ll be successful in the interview and land that product marketing job?
If you’re wondering these things, know that you are not alone! I experienced this myself when I was preparing for my very first product marketing interview. But now, not only am I an experienced product marketer, but I’ve also hired product marketers and …

So you think you want to be an investment banker?
As someone who began her career in banking and now supports clients in landing their dream jobs, I can attest to the fact that many are initially drawn to the world of investment banking for its lucrative salary and large (sometimes more than your salary!) bonuses. But it takes more than a love of the finer things in life to land a job and build a career in this field.
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Almost every single job interview you will ever have will ask at least a few behavioural questions. Some of the most common ones?
Give me an example of a time you’ve had to work with a team to achieve something.
Tell me about a time when you had to resolve conflict as a member of a group.
What is a time that you’ve demonstrated leadership as part of a team?
To you, what is the most important thing to …

Last week, we released our latest Vault Banking 50, a ranking of the best investment banks to work for. Our rankings are based on a survey of 2,800 banking professionals, who were asked to rate firms other than their own in terms of prestige and to rate their own firm in various workplace categories, including culture, hours, training, compensation, and more.
In addition, we asked survey respondents to tell us about the quality of life, career development, diversity practices, pay …

Whether you have an internship/job for the summer or not, here are 3 career goals that every individual should be thinking about right now, working towards during the semester and checking off by the end of this semester. To get a more individualized checklist, meet with a Career Colleague or a Career Coach via Handshake.
Add 100+ people to your network and make 20+ personal connections through events or your own networking.
Continue going on LinkedIn twice or …