| Firm | # of Behavioral Questions |
|---|---|
| Goldman Sachs | 19 |
| Citi | 8 |
| Morgan Stanley | 6 |
| Raine Group | 6 |
| Evercore | 5 |
| Greenhill & Co. | 3 |
| M. Klein & Company | 3 |
| J.P. Morgan | 1 |
| Moelis & Company | 1 |
| Total (9 Firms) | 52 Questions |
| Bank | Question | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| Citi | What skills does an analyst need? | List key technical (i.e. modeling, valuation), execution (i.e. attention to detail, work ethic), and soft skills (i.e. communication, teamwork), showing you understand the demands of the role. |
| Citi | What’s a trend you think is cool? | Pick a genuine trend (tech, social, economic). Explain what it is, why you find it cool/interesting, and briefly touch upon its potential impact or implications. |
| Evercore | How would you react if someone basically yelled at you on the job? | Emphasize remaining calm and professional. Focus on understanding the substance, acknowledging valid points, fixing issues, and seeking clarification politely if needed. De-escalate and focus on solutions. |
| Goldman Sachs | I am a marine and we think a lot about teams. Tell me about a time when your team wasn't functioning. | Use STAR tailored to team dysfunction. Describe the team situation, the specific ways it wasn't functioning (lack of clarity, communication, roles), your actions to address the dysfunction (facilitate discussion, propose structure), and the positive outcome. |
| J.P. Morgan | How do you learn? | Describe your learning process, ideally mixing methods: understanding theory, hands-on application, seeking feedback, and reinforcing (e.g., explaining to others). Show you're adaptable and proactive. |
| Moelis & Company | You come into the office, and your associate is missing – you cannot call him or speak to him. You have questions about starting a deliverable due very soon because you have never done one before. What do you do? | Show resourcefulness and initiative. Check resources (email, drive for templates/examples), ask peers for precedents, approach another associate/VP respectfully for *targeted* guidance if needed, start working on what you can, document assumptions. |
| Raine Group | What are the top 3 things that you hope to get out of a summer internship experience? | Focus on learning, exposure, and contribution. Mention technical skills, deal process understanding, and learning from people/culture. |