What was your "why valuation" interview pitch?

I'm in FDD and want to switch to a non-bank shop to do valuation because (a) I'm not that into M&A, want to do a job with a context broader than M&A all day long (b) FDD is still quite backward looking while valuation is forward-looking. I like fortune telling more than reading WWII (c) I did a valuation module at uni and loved it, but back then, stupidly thought only an Equity Research job was applicable and didn't want to work at a bank.

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As someone who made that jump, mention how you learned a lot in M&A, but now realize that you want to learn more on the modeling side. Mention how you are exposed to models at your current role, and any proof of advanced excel skills. I'd also recommend doing the FMVA, just cause it shows interest in learning

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I didn't start yet officially, but will in 2 weeks

Just say you "love" working in excel and want to get deeper into modeling.

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