Explain career motivations and choices
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This question evaluates self-awareness, career motivation, role-fit, decision-making, and communication skills for a Software Engineer by probing career values, educational and internship choices, and motivation for entering the finance industry.
What do you currently value most in your career, and what gaps do you feel your current role has? Why did you pursue an additional major and how does it complement your career goals? Why did you choose your university, and how has it prepared you for this role? Why did you choose your internship company, and why did you decide not to return? Why the finance industry—what motivates you about this domain and why now?
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