“I recently had a LinkedIn audit call with Arnau as part of my WSO Academy program, and it was one of the most practical and useful sessions I've had so far. I came in thinking my profile was in decent shape. I left with a clear picture of how recruiters and bankers actually see it, and a concrete list of changes that will make it work much harder for me.
Some background: I'm moving from corporate finance into investment banking, corporate banking, and private equity. I have an MBA in Corporate Finance, a PMP, and several years of finance and project management experience. Making that kind of move depends heavily on how you present your story, and LinkedIn is often the first place a recruiter or analyst sees it. That's why this session mattered so much to me.
From the first few minutes, Arnau was well prepared, direct, and focused on what actually moves the needle. He didn't just give generic tips like "add a professional photo." He went through my profile section by section and explained why each piece matters to someone in finance who's quickly scanning candidates. His feedback was honest without being discouraging, which I really appreciated. He pointed out where my profile was underselling my experience and where it wasn't clearly showing that I'm aiming for banking and PE.
What stood out most was how he helped me think about positioning. My background covers corporate finance, project management, hospitality, and real estate, and it can be hard to make that read as one clear story. Arnau helped me connect those experiences to the skills banks look for: financial analysis, modeling, managing budgets and capital, and working with senior stakeholders. He showed me how small changes to my headline, About section, and experience bullets can make that story obvious within seconds.
The session was also very actionable. I didn't leave with vague ideas. I left with a short list of specific edits I can make right away. That matters a lot when you're job hunting and every week counts. He also shared advice on using LinkedIn more actively, such as engaging with the right people and content, so the profile supports my networking instead of just sitting there.
I also want to recognize the overall WSO Academy experience. Between the modeling bootcamp, the company research work, the mentorship, and sessions like this one, the program has given me structure and support during a career transition that can otherwise feel isolating. This call was a good example of what makes WSO different: the people coaching you understand the industry you're trying to break into and give feedback that reflects how hiring really works.
If you're a WSO member and haven't booked a LinkedIn audit yet, I'd strongly recommend it. It's a short time commitment, and the return is significant. Your LinkedIn profile is often your first impression, and having an experienced set of eyes on it is worth it.
Thank you, Arnau, for your time, honesty, and practical guidance. I'm excited to put the changes in place and keep building toward my goal of breaking into investment banking.”
Do you expect him to call for GS to be punished? he's a shareholder, and a large one too. Not to mention he has warrants to buy GS stock at 115 bucks a year for the next few years. His support is probably quite motivated by his desire to reap the lucrative benefits his investment in GS was structured to deliver.
Plus, I dont really see GS as being in the wrong here. At the end of the day their a market participant with principle investments like everyone else, I'm more than sure ACA and the German bank atleast knew what they were investing in.
I completely agree on both counts. The SEC isn't going to get a conviction on the current fraud charge. But Buffett has gone from being a respected voice in the market to something more akin to a pump-and-dump huckster, in my opinion.
His investment in Goldman Sachs from the very beginning was predicated by his belief that the government would step in to save them, by his own admission. So much for value investing.
Once again, Charlie Munger is the brains of the outfit.
Did you see the CNN special, Blanfein with Fareek Zakaria? (i dont care if you like CNN or not) but when asked about "Market Making" and conflicts of interest, he choked for a good minute, I couldn't believe I was seeing that... seriously... find it online and see how high the BS reeks, it even made GS' CEO choke...
As for Buffet, the guy has lost it... he buys a stock files a 13-F and the market swings to buying it up as well, of course as long as he holds it prices will be inflated... his actions move the market, that's not necessarily value investing...
I know exactly which part you're talking about. I had the same reaction, but on the other hand he knew the question would be asked. I suspect he legitimately needed to have a glass of water. I mean, he must have rehearsed this answer a bunch of times so it's not as if he wasn't expecting it.
Buffet's real successes have come from more mundane matters, and have accrued over many years. The media has built him up as a financial celebrity amongst the subprime fallout, and the public - desperate for a view of what will happen in the short-term - has invested him with too much confidence. People are yearning for a savior or a voice of clarity; there is none.
The point of value investing is that you take an opinion and weather the storm. Ironic that opinion of Buffet - the greatest value investor of all time - should waver based on the events of a few weeks.
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