Job interview with SEC

by Sasha
(New York)

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) wants to interview me next week for a key management position.

What kind of interview questions do you think they will ask me?

I'm just wondering if the nature of government questions will be different than company questions.

Any other advice for me?

Comments from Michael Petras:

Maybe someone from the SEC will read this and give you some idea of their interview questions and process.

Any SEC folks out there?

Most companies and organizations pretty much ask the same employment interview questions. You're probably thinking that because it's the SEC, they have a bunch of clever questions that no one else has ever thought to ask.

Relax...

Interview questions usually fall into 3 categories:

-common job interview questions

-situational interview questions

-behavioral interview questions

On my website I've provided the top 10 interview questions for each of these categories along with advice on the best way to answer them. See nav bar on left.

As you can imagine, the SEC will probably drill down to find out how focused and rigid you are about following laws and regulations...especially after last year's Wall Street meltdown.

When I took my written exam for my private pilot's license, most of the 4 hour exam was all about FAA rules and regulations. I was surprised there weren't more flight situation type questions.

Good luck with your interview. Sounds like a great job.