Why you keep failing interviews (easy fixes)...

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A few specific things largely account for why most people fail their online and in-person interviews. In this video I talk about some of the most common reasons for failing interviews and how you can make small adjustments in your interview preparation and technique in order to reap worthwhile rewards in any future interviews that you might have. Some of these reasons might sound like common sense but it’s surprising just how many people fail due to them. Thanks for passing by and enjoy the video!
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02:11 - Nobody has taught you how to prepare
03:43 - How to prepare properly
04:57 - Improve your commercial awareness (Sponsor: news over audio)
06:07 - You’re not being yourself
07:34 - You don’t ask good questions
08:50 - Lack of interest and enthusiasm
09:34 - You don’t know anything about the role
10:26 - You don’t know why you want the given role at the given company
12:22 - Are you coachable?
13:46 - You’re not communicating effectively
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@AfzalHussein 3 жыл бұрын

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@KajolPhadnis 3 жыл бұрын

I think lack of enthusiasm is one of the BIGGEST reasons why people fail - use your hands, smile, show you really want it and are hungry. I think that's what made my consulting offer tbh

@rapidvtec 3 жыл бұрын

I have over a decade industry experience and realised out of the dozens of interviews i’ve had as a candidate as well as employer that if you’re apathetic about the role or dont really want it, the person will sense this. Also the second thing is you need to be smart, capable and the interviewer needs to be confident you can do the role and is able to work with you.

@Mr12345glen1 3 жыл бұрын

I don't need to worry about failing interviews because I can't get any at the moment😂

@9966229044 3 жыл бұрын

Not being yourself is really struggling situation - I feel it. You rock 🙌🙌👏

@destinyadam1868 3 жыл бұрын

Very valuable information Thank you for sharing

@teddylockhart3956 2 жыл бұрын

One of your best for real

@Charlie0311 3 жыл бұрын

Hey, very informative video! If you didn't work in asset management, which other division/divisions would you be interested in? Keep it up 👍

@arthurruby9299 3 жыл бұрын

Your videos really do motivate me to keep on learning about this vocation. Currently on my first year of college doing BBA.

@fideljoseph5664 3 жыл бұрын

Already got my job but videos still bang ngl

@AfzalHussein 3 жыл бұрын

🙌🏽🙌🏽

@demstaincanada 3 жыл бұрын

Appreciate the content!

@littlevivi 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video, fantastic insight. As someone who interviews candidates for IB, I have no further comments to add! 👍

@i123456987654 3 жыл бұрын

i'm not entirely sure but i imagine x, y, and z...such great advice

@karimtawbeh8793 3 жыл бұрын

Still waiting on that Industry finale reaction big man

@Bethlehem0BC 3 жыл бұрын

Afzal, you had no clue when you began but now you're passing it on. God bless =)

@victorz1200 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! Wonder if you could talk about financial institutions group in IB

3 жыл бұрын

Great tips. You sound very experienced.

@RobertInnis 3 жыл бұрын

I'm not even in finance (or consulting) and I love watching these videos. It might because I'm an MBA and some of the things he talks about are transferable to my industry/or post industry ambitions.

@ericjames8087 3 жыл бұрын

Afzal can you please give a video explaining the CISI qualification? Many thanks.

@weizenconnoisseur 3 жыл бұрын

Im reliefed that your Shoulder seems healed. Keep getting better. I like that your cuts are staedily decreasing. Thanks a lot for the advise with the question at the end of the Interview

@AfzalHussein 3 жыл бұрын

🙌🏽👊🏽

@weizenconnoisseur 3 жыл бұрын

@@AfzalHussein you are way to fast😂😂😂

@AfzalHussein 3 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

@blocfoals 3 жыл бұрын

The first one - Royal Bank of Canada asking 16 yr old you to pitch an idea and tell them what’s going on in the market: sounds like a bad interview on their part. I’m sure they weren’t expect world-beating answers to those questions but they’re giving the candidate very little opportunity to demonstrate an ability to learn or to develop an idea. (So sounds like you dodged a bullet!) I always prefer giving someone a problem and working through it with them, particularly if they’re entry-level (like a graduate). Someone so young shouldn’t be tested on ‘can you answer this’ but on ‘can you begin to do something interesting and/or useful with these materials’.

@SasukeUchiha-gx6jg 3 жыл бұрын

Hey afzaal , any chance of doing a video on online tests ? Ie verbal reasoning , mathematical aswell as situational judgment. I flunked my verbal reasoning on RBC internship

@Guy_LastName 3 жыл бұрын

the enthusiasm one is huge. I had a networking call on friday and when im going over my current tasks/accomplishments the guy told me it sounded like i was just reading them with no tone of voice. I'm guessing it's because i've had a few interviews recently and i was repeating the same words..losing the enthusiasm.

@randomguy4116 2 жыл бұрын

This guy is a straight version of Ibz Mo

@jaystart8783 3 жыл бұрын

Best KZfaqber ever .. hi is the most accurate

@littlevivi 3 жыл бұрын

Also, looking smart, like the shirt!

@AfzalHussein 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! 👊🏽

@arrrhaitch4563 3 жыл бұрын

@Afzal where’s the shirt from

@jacksmith1737 3 жыл бұрын

I wish this was 4 days before

@seanzaid 3 жыл бұрын

Would appreciate if you could do Big 4 TAS interview tips and tricks. Cheers

@hsub0116 3 жыл бұрын

Did my first round of interview with Santander investment banking division last week and seriously all of your previous videos on how to prepare for the interviews REALLY REALLY helped. And also just in general all of the contents have been enlightening me so much about the industry and the job. So thank you so much from the bottom of my heart. Also want to ask a question. How important do you think are the accounting questions and other technicals for a summer intern interview? Do i have to get them all correct to have a better chance?

@okmate724 3 жыл бұрын

what uni did you go too?

@hsub0116 3 жыл бұрын

@@okmate724 im an international student studying in hong kong

@CanadianNaturalle 3 жыл бұрын

Do you have an interview prep course?

@konstantinpotthast6912 3 жыл бұрын

Great vid as always. I would like to know if there is an age limit for entering investment banking

@ross493 3 жыл бұрын

Have a 3rd round interview tomorrow. Just got an email saying it changed to a panel interview and I’m stressing tf out. Wish me luck yall 😂

@salazarslytherin5914 2 жыл бұрын

Did you make it?

@raiyazkhan1837 2 жыл бұрын

TT content 💯💪

@VuNguyen-yg5yb 3 жыл бұрын

What are the "serious" questions should I ask my interviewer?

@lilsoysauce 3 жыл бұрын

keep it up. 😉👊🏼

@AfzalHussein 3 жыл бұрын

👊🏽

@premalpattani8654 3 жыл бұрын

Mate what software do you use to edit your videos (iMovie, final cut, Adobe premium)?

@AfzalHussein 3 жыл бұрын

Final Cut Pro X

@PapaSeed 3 жыл бұрын

One of my interviews I was half alseep LOL! I didn't sleep well the night prior and my speech resembled a drunken man haha.

@omera6040 3 жыл бұрын

hey afzal, i have a question. are buy side internships good if you’re seeking a sell side career, or will it put you at a disadvantage against other candidates.

@danielhricmail 3 жыл бұрын

Its gonna put you ahead of ppl without experience, but not ahead of ppl with more fitting internship experience Hope that helps

@justinstlouiswood 3 жыл бұрын

Came in early early

@AfzalHussein 3 жыл бұрын

👊🏽

@walterclements3669 3 жыл бұрын

Has anyone used that Noah app before? Is it good

@kvin9210 2 жыл бұрын

I used all these tips for an interview and it didn't work out for me. Guess I'm just not good enough for any finance role.

@benhurj 3 жыл бұрын

Man said donut, I'm deceased 😂😂

@kafeelmohammad1662 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Afzal, I’m doing an integrated masters currently so do I apply for spring weeks in the first year or second. Great video as always afzal!

@farhansubhan200200 3 жыл бұрын

First year. Speak to your uni about this as well

@rhyssharp9673 3 жыл бұрын

Apply first year as a bachelor's student (I'm guessing nothing would stop you from just doing bachelor's if you don't want to do a full masters, so it's not technically a lie), then you have leeway that in the 2nd year you may have converted your spring from first year into a summer internship, and if you haven't you can reapply to springs in 2nd year as a master's student if you want to convert AND apply to summer internships as a bachelor's

@kafeelmohammad1662 3 жыл бұрын

@@farhansubhan200200 Will do, UCL is great with that sorta stuff.

@kafeelmohammad1662 3 жыл бұрын

@@rhyssharp9673 Thanks a lot! I was actually thinking along the same lines, or if firms were adamant about only taking me as a second year I would just try cold calling/cold emailing to other firms and get any experience at all. But huge thanks for your input!

@janyfrayda3993 3 жыл бұрын

How to contact you for cooperation

@noldi123 3 жыл бұрын

it sounds like you really have to sell yourself, your soul in these interviews, show why you really want it, even if the job/company itself is somewhat mediocre