Module V· Closer Questions & Final-Round SpecificsBasic
Question
Which questions are absolute taboo in the closing phase?
Answer
Avoid these categories
Lifestyle / HR
- Work-life balance
- Weekly hours
- Overtime pay
- Home office
- Vacation
Compensation
- Bonus amount
- Salary progression
- Promotion economics
Google-able facts
- Headquarters
- Employee count
- Basic sector coverage from the website
Provocative questions
- 'Why are your league tables weaker?'
- 'Why did many juniors leave?'
- 'Why are you worse than [competitor]?'
Too personal
- Satisfaction with career
- Internal politics
- Whether the banker wants to leave
Safe topics
sectors, mandates, platform strategy, junior development, market outlook, and the banker's professional experience.