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Ep. 35 - How to Prepare for Technical Interviews in Finance (Beginner to Advanced)

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The Coffee Chat by Adventis
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Dec 2, 2025
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Summary

In this episode of The Coffee Chat, host Ben sits down with Stephanie Hockman, founder of Alvista Loop, a talent development and executive coaching firm specializing in finance industry recruiting and career preparation. Ben and Stephanie Hockman dive into technical interview preparation, walking through how students can build skills from scratch — even with zero finance background. Stephanie shares how she built the Careers in Business & Finance program at Amherst College, where she helped students master accounting, financial modeling, valuation methods, and interview-specific technicals. You’ll learn what to study, which tools to use, and how to structure your freshman + sophomore year to be fully prepared for accelerated recruiting timelines. Sign up for the Adventis Financial Modeling Certification (FMC) program at https://adventiscg.com --- Edited by Jamie Regan ( ⁠⁠⁠⁠CreatedByRegan⁠⁠⁠⁠ ) Hosted by Ben Dowell Guest: Stephanie Hockman