Fidelity Pre-Employment Quiz: Prepare for the Hiring Process

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    You’ve been assigned a team project with a tight deadline. One of your team members is falling behind. What would you most likely do?

    • Report the issue to your manager immediately
    • Offer help and check how you can assist
    • Wait for them to catch up on their own
    • Do the work yourself to avoid delay
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About This Quiz

You’ve finally landed that interview call from Fidelity. But just as you're celebrating, the email hits: “Please complete the pre-employment assessment.” Suddenly, your excitement turns into panic. What’s on the test? How tough is it? What if you blow your shot?

Designed to mimic the real structure, this quiz helps you understand how situational judgment, numerical reasoning, and personality profiling come together to assess your workplace fit. No matter if you’re applying for internships, graduate programs, or experienced roles, this quiz walks you through it.

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  • 2. 

    You are given a complex dataset to analyze. What is your first step?

    • Scan it quickly to get a rough idea

    • Check for patterns and consistency

    • Look for outliers and anomalies

    • Begin writing a summary

    Correct Answer
    A. Look for outliers and anomalies
    Explanation
    Beginning with a check for patterns and consistency ensures that you understand the structure of the data before jumping into conclusions. This is a sound data analysis approach.

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  • 3. 

    You notice a discrepancy in a financial report. What do you do?

    • Correct it silently

    • Notify your supervisor and explain

    • Ignore it if it doesn’t affect you directly

    • Tell the client there may be an issue

    Correct Answer
    A. Correct it silently
    Explanation
    Reporting the discrepancy maintains integrity and ensures transparency. Fidelity values honesty and attention to detail in financial roles.

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  • 4. 

    A colleague consistently misses team meetings. How do you approach the issue?

    • Ignore it since it's not your responsibility

    • Talk to them privately and understand why

    • Mention it in a team meeting

    • Send a calendar invite for future meetings

    Correct Answer
    A. Ignore it since it's not your responsibility
    Explanation
    Privately approaching the colleague helps maintain team harmony while addressing the issue directly and professionally, demonstrating maturity.

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  • 5. 

    During a group task, you disagree with your team’s strategy. What’s your response?

    • Stick with your opinion without compromise

    • Discuss your concerns respectfully

    • Complain about the plan to management

    • Let the team decide without input

    Correct Answer
    A. Complain about the plan to management
    Explanation
    Respectful discussion encourages collaboration and shows that you can engage in constructive conflict resolution—important in Fidelity’s team-based culture.

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  • 6. 

    A customer calls with a complaint about a service delay. How do you handle it?

    • Apologize and escalate it immediately

    • Listen patiently and provide clear info

    • Redirect the call to someone else

    • Tell the customer delays are expected

    Correct Answer
    A. Tell the customer delays are expected
    Explanation
    Listening and providing clarity demonstrates patience and strong communication, key traits for client-facing roles at Fidelity.

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  • 7. 

    You’re assigned a task outside of your usual responsibilities. What do you do?

    • Decline it because it’s unfamiliar

    • Take it on as a growth opportunity

    • Request a team member to swap tasks

    • Ask for help before accepting

    Correct Answer
    A. Decline it because it’s unfamiliar
    Explanation
    Taking unfamiliar tasks as learning opportunities shows growth mindset, initiative, and adaptability, which are key traits Fidelity seeks.

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  • 8. 

    You’ve made an error in a report that has already been submitted. What’s your next step?

    • Hope no one notices and move on

    • Inform your supervisor and suggest a correction

    • Do it again and submit a corrected one quietly

    • Wait for a review cycle to update

    Correct Answer
    A. Hope no one notices and move on
    Explanation
    Notifying your supervisor demonstrates accountability and ensures proper handling of submitted errors. It's better than hiding the mistake.

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  • 9. 

    You’re working on a task requiring detailed numerical analysis. What tool do you use?

    • Word processor

    • Spreadsheet software

    • Email client

    • Presentation software

    Correct Answer
    A. Presentation software
    Explanation
    Spreadsheet software is the most appropriate tool for numerical analysis due to its data processing and visualization capabilities.

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  • 10. 

    Your team is working remotely. How do you ensure effective communication?

    • Avoid meetings to focus on work

    • Schedule regular updates via video calls

    • Send daily emails only

    • Rely on messaging apps for all updates

    Correct Answer
    A. Avoid meetings to focus on work
    Explanation
    Video calls provide structured, clear communication—especially important in remote work settings that Fidelity supports for global teams.

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  • 11. 

    You are under pressure to meet a deadline. How do you stay productive?

    • Work late into the night without breaks

    • Take planned breaks and prioritize tasks

    • Work on multiple tasks at once

    • Avoid delegation to keep control

    Correct Answer
    A. Work on multiple tasks at once
    Explanation
    Taking breaks and managing tasks shows emotional intelligence and effective time management, promoting sustainable productivity.

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  • 12. 

    You’re reviewing investment performance for a client. What do you focus on?

    • Short-term market fluctuations

    • Client’s risk tolerance and goals

    • Comparing to competitor benchmarks

    • Recent gains and losses

    Correct Answer
    A. Short-term market fluctuations
    Explanation
    Focusing on client’s risk tolerance and goals aligns with Fidelity’s client-first approach and ensures tailored investment strategies.

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  • 13. 

    Your manager asks for your opinion on improving workflow. How do you respond?

    • Say you’re unsure and wait for others

    • Give thoughtful suggestions based on experience

    • Ask your manager to decide

    • Decline due to lack of time

    Correct Answer
    A. Ask your manager to decide
    Explanation
    Offering informed suggestions shows initiative and engagement with process improvement—qualities that reflect leadership potential.

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  • 14. 

    You’re asked to join a diversity initiative. What’s your response?

    • Say no due to workload

    • Gladly accept and participate fully

    • Ask how it aligns with company values

    • Request more details and timelines

    Correct Answer
    A. Ask how it aligns with company values
    Explanation
    Participation in inclusion efforts shows alignment with Fidelity’s culture of diversity, equity, and belonging.

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  • 15. 

    You receive vague instructions on a task. What’s the best action?

    • Complete the task based on assumption

    • Ask questions to clarify the requirements

    • Search for tutorials online

    • Delay task and prioritize easier ones

    Correct Answer
    A. Delay task and prioritize easier ones
    Explanation
    Clarifying the task shows proactiveness and communication skills, avoiding missteps and showing responsibility for task quality.

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