KB Prep Interview Guide

Please script your answers to the following questions using the guidelines:

1. Tell me a little bit about yourself.

‣ What” you are professionally, combined with who” you are as a person (e.g., driven, dynamic,
motivated, servant leader, analytical, etc.) = why” I am a good candidate for this role.

2. Why did you leave your last role/why do you want to leave your current role?
The truth.

‣Do not speak badly of companies or senior management.

3. Why do you want to work for this company?

‣Thoroughly research the company website, departments, management structure, competitors.

‣Review share price over the last 6 months.
‣Review Bloomberg, FT, Wall Street Journal, etc., for mention of the company over the past 6
months.
‣Review employee testimonials on Glassdoor.com
‣Choose 4 points about the company and state why they appeal to YOU.

4. What is your understanding of this role?

‣Choose 4 key points that you have interpreted from the job description.
5. How will you add value to this company?

‣Relate strengths, hard/transferable skills and achievements to the job requirements.

6. What is your salary expectation?

‣ I am sure a company such as ‘x’ pays fair market value for this role. What budget do you have in
mind?”
‣If forced to give a number, give $5k bid-offer range (e.g., 100k-105k) and state that you are open to
negotiation and incentivisation based on the performance and growth of the company.

Good luck! Being well-prepared = confident candidate!

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