IB interview prep, decoded
Technicals, behaviorals, networking, and recruiting — everything you need to land the offer.
Walk Me Through a DCF
The DCF is the most common technical question in investment banking interviews. Here's the clean, five-step walkthrough interviewers want to hear.
Jun 22, 2026 · 3 min readTechnicalsWalk Me Through an LBO
The LBO is the technical question that separates prepared candidates from the rest. Here's the structure, the returns drivers, and the follow-ups to expect.
Jun 21, 2026 · 3 min readTechnicalsHow the Three Financial Statements Link Together
If you can't connect the income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement, you're not ready for an IB interview. Here's how they fit — plus the classic depreciation question.
Jun 20, 2026 · 2 min readBehavioralHow to Answer "Why Investment Banking?"
"Why investment banking?" sinks more candidates than any technical. Here's what interviewers are really asking and how to build an answer that lands.
Jun 19, 2026 · 2 min readNetworkingHow to Network Your Way Into Investment Banking
For most candidates, networking — not grades — is what gets the interview. Here's a practical system: who to contact, what to say, and how to follow up.
Jun 18, 2026 · 2 min readRecruitingThe Investment Banking Superday: What to Expect and How to Prep
The superday is the final hurdle before an offer. Here's the format, what each interview tests, and how to walk in over-prepared.
Jun 17, 2026 · 3 min read