Know why the role makes sense for you.
A convincing motivation links your experience and interests to the actual work. It should explain why markets, why the role, and why the firm without relying on generic prestige.
Follow markets with a point of view.
Knowing headlines is not enough. Practise explaining what changed, why it matters, which participants are affected, and what could challenge your interpretation.
Make practice observable.
Answer aloud, work under time constraints, and review specific evidence. Improvement is easier when preparation produces something that can be evaluated rather than simply completed.