Phone interview for a business analyst job with Blackstone - would love some advice- I don’t have any experience as an analyst

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Agreed with A1. Why this role? Why Blackstone? Why not JPM? Be ready with very good answers to these questions that do not involve anything overly negative about your current company/boss/team

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Beyond the generic be yourself.. what motivates you and why alternatives?

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I grew with A1 as well

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Thanks everyone! Great advice. I know the role is pretty developmental, so I’m hoping that my lack of experience in data analytics and financial modeling doesn’t stand in the way too much. First phone screen is done 👍🏻

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