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on Feb 11, 2025
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If you had a time machine, which time would you travel to?

How would you answer this question in your Personal Fit interview?

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on Feb 11, 2025

Honestly? I’d travel 50 years into the future to see what crazy financial trends and technologies are shaping the market. And of course, to grab some top investment tips. 

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I’d travel to the moment when the first humans landed on the moon in 1969

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I would travel back to the 50s. I love Rock 'n' Roll music. 

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Back to the 20s.....

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edited on Mar 07, 2025
JPMorganChase | CFA® Charterholder | IIFT Delhi (MBA Silver Medalist, Rank-2) | BITS Pilani | DPS (Gold Medalist)

If I had a time machine, I would travel to the early 20th century, around the 1920s. I find that period fascinating because it was a time of rapid technological and cultural change, with the rise of innovation in industries like aviation, automobiles, and communication. It would be incredible to witness the creativity and excitement around new ideas, as well as to experience the social and economic shifts firsthand. Plus, I’d love to see the way people navigated both the opportunities and challenges of such a transformative era. It would be an inspiring time to learn from history and gain new perspectives on progress and adaptation.

Binika
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10 hrs ago
9+ years in Finance, Consulting and Strategy, Corporate Development|Accenture| Coach Finance Candidates to Ace Interview

Hey!

If I had a time machine, I would choose to travel to a period when major innovations were just beginning to take shape, such as the early 20th century during the rise of the industrial revolution. Experiencing that era would offer a unique perspective on how transformative ideas and technologies reshaped the world. It would be inspiring to witness firsthand how people adapted to rapid change and how bold thinking drove progress despite uncertainties.

In a Personal Fit interview, I would use this answer to highlight my curiosity about innovation and my appreciation for learning from history. I would explain that this choice reflects my interest in understanding how challenges can lead to breakthroughs, and how I strive to apply lessons from the past to modern problems. This shows that I think beyond the present, value growth, and am motivated by the opportunity to contribute to meaningful change.

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