Jun 2025

Episode 365: How Jordan Broke Into an Elite Boutique From a Non Target School After Failing on His Own

Our student Jordan was attending a non-target liberal arts college and had been unsuccessful at recruiting on his own formonths. Not knowing how to structure his networking calls or answers in interviews, he knew needed guidance and decided to join WSMM. We soon helped him polish ... Show More

39m 32s

Jun 2025

Episode 364: Never Miss a Cost of Equity Question During Your Investment Banking Interview

In this episode, we dive deep into the cost of equity, an essential WACC component frequently tested in investment banking interviews. You'll discover how to calculate it using CAPM and why it's crucial for valuing a company. Learn practical tips on framing your answer clearly an ... Show More

9m 52s

Jun 2025

Episode 363: How to calculate WACC? (Weighted Average Cost of Capital)

In this episode, we break down how to calculate WACC, one of the most common technical questions in finance interviews. You'll learn what each component means, from the cost of equity to the after-tax cost of debt. We explain how to determine the right capital structure weights a ... Show More

11m 19s

Aug 2021

S4E24: How Many "Hero Stories" do you need for Interviews?

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1002655/open_sms">Send us a text</a>Prepping for behavioral interviews? Then you need what we refer to as "hero stories" prepared before interview day. How many should you have ready? Lis ... Show More

5m 42s

Mar 2022

S6E16: Last Minute Case Interview Tips

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1002655/open_sms">Send us a text</a>If you have a case interview coming up and you don't have weeks or months to prepare, this episode is for you. We go over exactly what you can - and should ... Show More

20m 9s

Jun 2024

Interview prep and time management: what to prioritise!

Interview preparation can be so overwhelming, particularly if you're in a time crunch!That's why we want to make sure you're spending the right amount of time on each step of the process. Because it's easy to accidently fall down a rabbit hole researching your interviewer, only t ... Show More

22m 29s

Jun 2023

Interview worthy examples - what makes a great story?

In this episode, we're tackling a common conundrum: feeling like you don't have any good examples for your job interview. But fear not! In this week’s episode Sarah and Emma help you discover the hidden gems that lie within your own experiences. We debunk the myth that only grand ... Show More

34m 51s

Apr 2022

S6E25: Case Presentation Interviews

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1002655/open_sms">Send us a text</a>Just got a notice that you'll face a case presentation interview (sometimes known as a written case interview)? You're in luck. In this episode, Stepha ... Show More

17m 4s

Nov 2021

EP405 - Pro Tips for Interviews

Want to know what the interviewer really wants to see on your resume? What’s the biggest opportunity to sell yourself most interviewees miss? Should you talk about your hobbies? How about using a cover letter template? What questions do interviewers hate to hear? Is it important ... Show More

42m 12s

Nov 2021

How to deal with unexpected interview questions

Handling unexpected interview questions can be tough. In this episode, I share a simple, 4-step approach to help you deal with the uncertainty. Need help preparing for your interview? Let our Digital Coaching App generate a list of highly relevant interview questions for you - ba ... Show More

6m 13s

Apr 2024

How to start your interview answers if you're prone to getting stuck

Sometimes, starting your interview answers can be the hardest part. If you find yourself going blank or waffling too much before getting into your example then this episode is for you!Sarah and Emma share 2 fool proof ways you can start off your answers, with examples. Knowing yo ... Show More

16m 21s

Jan 2021

#155 Job Interview Stories - English Course - ESL

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9m 59s

Nov 2023

How to level up your interview answers: why the 'situation' matters most!

When answering behavioral interview questions, it's important to emphasize what you did to respond to the problem, and what the impact was. But chances are, you aren't describing the initial 'situation' in enough detail!In this weeks episode, Emma and Sarah explain how you can se ... Show More

31m 54s

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