Financial

Think carefully before you answer, because the object of this question is to explore whether you are capable of communication information and whether you have the ability to communicate in a way that will gain the acceptance and agreement you are seeking.

Your answer to this question needs to highlight your knowledge of the company, that you understand the company's goals, achievements, and the challenges it faces.

Choose one of your most notable achievements and why you felt it was important.

Keep it relevant to the finance position you are applying for. Discuss the challenges you faced and tell the interviewer how your achievement can help you succeed in your new position.

If you can't think of any, you're in the same boat as the unfortunately tongue-tied recent candidate at Salomon Smith Barney. Find one and remember it.

When an interview question about your motivation is asked it' designed to determine whether you have the right motivation to be a good fit for the company and the position offered.

Make sure you make you describe your motivation in manner that's relevant to the job.

In the finance industry financial professionals often have to persuade influential people to count on their expertise, follow their advice, and use their services.

Your interviewer will want to make sure you are able to determine the best approach to achieve what you want by influencing clients.

A literally in-your-face guesstimate.

The finance industry is always under pressure and the interviewer is looking to see if you are able to perform under pressure, that you can stay calm, and defuse a stressful situation.