Job interview

Tell me about yourself

• Talyn Banks / Overton HS

• Going to Alabama A&M University

• Finance major

• Interested in investments / money

• Future sports attorney

• Football → discipline, pressure, teamwork

Why AllianceBernstein?

• Learn high-level money management

• Research-driven firm

• Strong reputation

• Client-focused

• Real-world experience before college

What are your strengths?

• Discipline (football)

• Teamwork

• Communication

• Work ethic

• Fast learner

• Perform under pressure

What is a weakness?

• Try to solve things alone too long

• Learning to ask questions sooner

• Want to improve faster

• Open to feedback

Why should we choose you?

• Disciplined & dependable

• Strong work ethic

• Eager to learn

• Coachable

• Want real experience

• Ready to grow

Tell me about a time you worked on a team

• Football example

• Working toward common goal

• Communication

• Trust teammates

• Handle pressure together

How do you handle pressure?

• Football games = pressure

• Stay focused

• Stay calm

• Trust preparation

• Perform when it matters

What do you want to learn here?

• How investments work

• How professionals think

• How money is managed

• Client communication

• Real-world finance

Where do you see yourself in the future?

• Finance degree

• Law school

• Sports attorney

• Work with athletes

• Negotiate contracts

Questions to ask interviewer

• What does success look like here?

• What skills stand out in top interns?

• What advice would you give someone starting in finance?