"In my previous role as a portfolio manager, I used a variety of investing platforms and portfolio management software. I have the most experience with Fidelity Investments, TD Ameritrade, Mint Investment and Morningstar Portfolio Manager.If there are any software or platforms you prefer, I would be happy to learn how to use them as I am a quick study."

"There are a variety of investing strategies, such as socially responsible investing, small-cap investing, growth investing, value investing and income investing. I don't use just one strategy, as different clients have different needs and requirements. For example, if a client wants a steady, reliable return, I would use income investing. If they wanted a long-term investment, I would use value investing."

"If a portfolio wasn't performing the way I expected, I would ensure I talk to the client right away to foster an open and honest relationship with them. I would come up with a new investment strategy for their portfolio and walk them through how I will implement it to minimize further losses."

"Before investing in anything, I always do a risk analysis by creating a sensitivity table. I input the historical financial results of the potential investment and an estimate of its future performance to gauge whether the investment will create a big enough return. This helps me determine if the investment is worth the risk or not."

"My previous roleas a portfolio managerhas taught me a lot. As I worked with a variety of clients, I learned about new investment strategies and techniques to suit different people's needs. This has also helped me strengthen my interpersonal skills, which are important for building trusting relationships with clients."

"As the market is constantly changing and updating, I stay current by checkingnews sites with financial information, like Forbes and Market Watch. I also sign up for Google alerts about any investments I have. On my way to work, I listen to financial podcasts as well."

"In my previous role, prospective clients would contact the firm I worked for who would then set up a meeting with the client. During the meeting, I would try to get to know the client's needs, but also get to know them more as a person. This helped clients feel more comfortable and willing to trust me. I would always ensure to follow up with clients to thank them for their time and see if they were interested in my services, and they usually were."

"I got my first job as a waiter when I was 16. My dad was interested in investing, so he showed me how to invest a portion of my paycheque. I really enjoyed the process and continued investing throughout high school and college. At that point, my return was huge, and I knew I wanted to help other people achieve the same thing. So, I pursued a career as a portfolio manager."

"When investing my own money, I would say I am a risk-taker. I like to take bigger risks for the potential of a bigger reward. However, this investment strategy doesn't work for every client. I let the client decide how big of a risk they're willing to take with their investments and plan their portfolio accordingly."

"I would invest half of it in Tesla. Tesla stock produces a consistent return with minor losses. The company is always creating new products, buying Tesla stock offers a reliable, long-term return. I would invest the other half in S&P 500 index funds because it's a diverse investment in companies in every industry, making it relatively safe. If one company does poorly, the other ones in the fund will make up for it."

"I have a bachelor's degree in business administration and a master's degree in finance from the University of Toronto. I also took a Portfolio Management Techniques course with the Canadian Securities Institute. All of this education has helped me develop my knowledge of investing and made me more committed to the role."

"I was in my lastportfolio manager role for five years and really enjoyed the experience. I am only looking for a new position as I want to take on a bigger client base, which I believe I can do with your company. Once in a role that allows me to do this, I would like to stay with that company long term."

"I have had very few disagreements in my eight years as a portfolio manager, but one situation stands out to me. A fellow portfolio manager warned me against investing, as they believed it was too risky. I believed otherwise and my client did as well, so we went ahead with the investment. It garnered a big return, so my colleague apologised and asked if I had any investment tips."

"The most stressful situation I've been in was with a new client whose portfolio wasn't doing as well as he hoped right away, and he was really upset. I showed him my long-term plan for his portfolio and the estimate of what he would likely earn. I explained I was investing in stocks that would take longer to show a return, but they would be worth the wait. A few months later when his portfolio was doing really well, he apologised and agreed with my strategy."

"There are many external factors that influence investments, such as the client's initial investment, the risk level they're comfortable with and their timeline. As these types of factors change for every client, my strategy changes as well. I always sit down with new clients and discuss the types of investments they're comfortable with, how much they want to invest, and the amount they're hoping to earn."