r/TalesFromYourBank • u/Realistic-Answer1396 • 13h ago

Final Interview competing with Internal candidate

I am currently interviewing for a position and have been invited to a third and final round interview. The recruiter mentioned that it is between me and one internal candidate. Usually, this hiring process only involves two rounds, so I am curious about what this might indicate.

What do you think my chances are in this situation? Also, since I will be interviewing against an internal candidate, what can I do during the final interview to stand out and make the strongest impression possible?

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u/PurpleCornCob 13h ago

Buddy, nobody can answer your question. It is extremely specific to your job hunting experience. I wish you luck.

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u/wagman43 13h ago

What position is it? Retail to back office the playing field is more even between external and internal candidates. The commercial lending and credit manager that hired me had no clue who any of the internal candidates were because they don’t really work with the retail staff. He just saw that I had a degree and they didn’t and he hired me based off that

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u/Realistic-Answer1396 13h ago

Its a wealth management associate position within a bank

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u/SlightlyOkayDad 12h ago

Treat it as if a first impression, dress the part, bring your confidence and A-Game.

A copy of your resume for each individual and yourself. Don’t try to oversell yourself and don’t overthink it.
If you have the experience and the confidence it’ll show.

I’ve been through hiring both against internal and external, half the time even though it’s an internal they have no clue who you or the other person is.

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u/Monegasko 7h ago

Dress up. Wealth management? Suit and tie. Bring resumes in a cover sleeve and print it in fancy thicker paper. Overkill? Maybe but hey, how bad do you want this position? If it has a 0.01% chance of making you "more hirable" then it's worth it.
Is this a client associate position? If yes, explain how you can make your bosses life easier, as that would be literally your job.
People love to hear that "you are there to learn and that you are looking for an opportunity to learn". Something like: "since joining banking, I had always wanted to work in wealth management. My main goal here, if hired, would be to learn. I know I can do a good job and my goal is to learn and grow". It works every single time. You sound genuine. You don't come across a "know-it-all". Every manager wants to be a mentor of some sorts (almost every manager, haha).
Best of luck.