Outside Interests

This behavioral question practices how to present yourself as a well rounded candidate who is authentic, self aware, and easy to engage with. Interviewers use it to see whether you can speak naturally about interests beyond finance, show personality, and communicate enthusiasm in a way that feels credible and professional.

It also tests whether you can choose examples that reflect positive traits such as discipline, curiosity, and personal growth, while avoiding answers that sound rehearsed or overly narrow. In investment banking interviews, questions like this help the interviewer gauge culture fit, communication style, and whether you would be someone they would want to spend long hours with on a team.