MBA Finance Interview Preparation
Guide
Section 1: Common HR Interview Questions
1. Tell me about yourself.
2. What are your strengths and weaknesses?
3. Why did you choose MBA in Finance?
4. Why should we hire you?
5. Tell me about a challenge you faced and how you handled it.
6. Describe your internship experience.
7. Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
8. What are your hobbies?
9. How do you handle pressure?
10. What is your biggest achievement so far?
11. What motivates you?
12. Tell me about a time you worked in a team.
13. How do you prioritize tasks?
14. Why do you want to work for our company?
15. What do you know about our organization?
Section 2: Common Finance Technical Questions
1. What is the difference between NPV and IRR?
2. Explain the concept of Time Value of Money.
3. What is WACC and why is it important?
4. How do you value a company?
5. What are the different types of financial statements?
6. Explain ratio analysis with examples.
7. What is working capital and how is it calculated?
8. What is a cash flow statement and why is it important?
9. Describe the DCF method.
10. How do you calculate Beta in CAPM?
11. What is the role of finance in a business?
12. What is the difference between accounting and finance?
13. How do you analyze a company’s balance sheet?
14. What is capital budgeting?
15. Explain the concept of leverage.
16. What is sensitivity analysis?
17. What are contingent liabilities?
18. How do changes in interest rates affect investment decisions?
19. What is EBITDA and why is it important?
20. Explain the difference between equity and debt financing.
Section 3: Resume Tips for Finance Roles
✔ Keep it to one page (unless you have 2+ years of experience).
✔ Highlight your finance projects, certifications (like NISM, CFA, Excel), and internships.
✔ Use action verbs: 'Analyzed', 'Prepared', 'Assisted', 'Researched', etc.
✔ Include measurable results wherever possible.
✔ Customize your resume for each company if possible.
Section 4: Bonus – Group Discussion Tips
🔹 Stay updated with business news (ET, Mint, Business Standard).
🔹 Speak clearly, stay relevant, and don’t interrupt others.
🔹 Support your points with facts or examples.
🔹 Don’t dominate – try to lead and summarize smartly.
🔹 Practice in a group to get confidence.