The initial HR interview is designed to assess overall fit with the firm. It typically begins with introductory questions covering your background, experiences, and career goals, before moving on to why you are interested in the company and the role specifically.

The conversation often places strong emphasis on culture and values alignment, with the interviewer looking to understand how well you would integrate into the organization and contribute.

Towards the end, the focus is usually on cultural fit, motivations, and your interest in developing within the firm.

The interviewer gives a report on your background, then asks:

"Tell me about yourself..."