TOP FIVE QUESTIONS ASKED DURING AN INTERVIEW WITH GTB
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GUARANTY TRUST BANK (GTB)
QUESTIONS:
1. Tell me about yourself?
Tip: Another way of asking: Can we meet you? Give a pitch about yourself – concisely – and persuasive that displays your being the right person for the job. You can commence in different ways and this depends on your category you are applying for. For instance, you are applying as an entry-level, you could begin with the 2-3 specific accomplishments or experiences that you most want the interviewer to know about, then wrap up talking about how that prior experience has positioned you for this specific role. Additionally, talk about relevant certifications and advanced degrees. This question is to tell the interviewer(s) who you are in a succinct manner.
2. Why banking?:
Tip: Here, you are expected to demonstrate passion for the industry and what it offers you. Think about an event that made you fall in love with the industry. Do not talk about being unemployed for a long time as the reason for choosing the industry. This question is mostly asked if your degree is not banking or business related.
3. You are hired and you discover a fraud in the unit you are. Your predecessor is your currently your boss. What would you do?
Tip: Your thought processes of hierarchy is being tested here, ditto your integrity. Think about a story to exemplify the question and how you were able to solve it. What if you have no story (as making up one is tantamount to lying and you could be caught in follow-up questions). As thus: “As a highly ethical individual, I won’t go against the firm’s principles. Discovering a fraud entails reporting to higher authorities saddled with the responsibilities of handling the situation while ensuring further fraudulent acts are not committed”.
4. Talk about a time when you had to work closely with someone whose personality was very different from yours?
Tip: Your interpersonal skill is being tested here. What the recruiters are desirous of is to know how you have worked with someone else, whose personality is different from yours. You will be faced with different challenges and individuals in the work place. How you are able to manage them is an important trait for working with Unilever.
5. Tell me about a time when you had to interact with a difficult client. What was the situation, and how did you handle it?
Tip: You should answer this question with a story. Discuss how the situation, the task at hand, action taken to solve it and the eventual result. What the interviewers are expectant of is to understand how you react to clients who might be too vocal, shout a lot at staff, be problematic, uncooperative etc. In banking, you will interact with different clients whether at the back, front or middle office. How you manage them courteously is important. The interviewers want to know how you have done same in the past.
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