Entering the finance job market with no formal experience can feel like a Catch-22. You need a job to get experience, but so many “entry-level” finance roles still ask for 2–3 years’ experience . It’s a frustrating paradox familiar to recent graduates and career switchers.
Walking into a finance interview – whether it’s for a graduate program, an analyst role, or any entry-level position – can be nerve-racking. The best way to boost your confidence is to prepare for common questions and practice structuring your answers. In Australia’s finance sector, interviewers typically cover a range of question types: motivational (“Why do you want this job?”), behavioural (“Tell me about a time you…”), technical (finance knowledge or skills), and commercial awareness (industry or business questions). This article will break down these categories and introduce answer frameworks like STAR, Past–Present–Future, and “Because–Evidence–Fit” that help you deliver clear, compelling responses.
Finance offers a wide range of career “lanes,” each with its own day to day reality. For women in Australia looking to enter finance, understanding these roles – from high-flying investment banking to the steady world of superannuation – can help you chart a path that plays to your strengths.
Every finance student eventually encounters the term “working capital.” It pops up in textbooks, financial statements, and business conversations. You might hear a CFO say, “We need to manage our working capital better,” or see a question on an exam asking for the working capital of a company. So, what does working capital actually mean in finance?
Academic excellence has long been emphasised for finance students – we spend years chasing high grades. But when it comes time to land that graduate job, you’ll quickly find that marks alone aren’t enough.
Graduating with a finance degree opens up multiple career paths. You might enter a graduate program at a big bank or consulting firm, join a scrappy startup, or maybe a fast-growing scaleup (a startup that’s expanding rapidly).
2026 has just begun and it’s a great time to look ahead and plan your next career moves. Whether you’re a student or freshly graduated and aiming to break into finance, having clear career goals
When ATAR results are released, many students feel enormous pressure. The idea that one number can shape your future can be overwhelming. If you do not receive the ATAR you hoped for, it is completely natural to feel disappointed or anxious.
The summer holidays are the perfect time to switch off, recharge and finally read the books you never get time for during the year. If you are curious about a future in finance or want to strengthen your thinking and leadership skills, these are the books we recommend you pick up over the break.
High performing students and finance professionals often struggle to switch off. When you are wired for achievement, relaxing can feel counterintuitive. You might worry that slowing down could make you lose your edge or fall behind. This fear is common among driven people because you have trained your mind to link productivity with worth and progress.
