WSO Weekly Wrap-Up 4/25-5/2

In case you missed them, here's some of last week's most popular topics:

106 Rejections, 1 Success & Unquantifiable Perseverance


It's been an interesting and long 10 months since I began pursuing a career in IBD.

Posted by @"ValueBanker14"

Hilarious Banker Blows Tinder Date


I just watched this and died laughing, so I thought I'd take a quick break from my vacation and share it with you guys.

Posted by @"Edmundo Braverman"

My review of Michael Lewis’ Flashboys: A Wall Street Revolt


I just watched this and died laughing, so I thought I'd take a quick break from my vacation and share it with you guys.

Posted by @"G.M.Trevelyan"

When Do You Want to Retire?


I recently came across an article in US News & World Report titled "The New Ideal Retirement Age: 67".

Posted by @"College Monkey"

Starting a "fund" in college


So my fraternity recently came in one some decent money. We were originally going to dump the sum in a savings account to earn approx 0%.

Posted by @"Dr. Derivatives"

Career Advancement Opportunities

April 2024 Investment Banking

  • Jefferies & Company 02 99.4%
  • Goldman Sachs 19 98.8%
  • Harris Williams & Co. New 98.3%
  • Lazard Freres 02 97.7%
  • JPMorgan Chase 03 97.1%

Overall Employee Satisfaction

April 2024 Investment Banking

  • Harris Williams & Co. 18 99.4%
  • JPMorgan Chase 10 98.8%
  • Lazard Freres 05 98.3%
  • Morgan Stanley 07 97.7%
  • William Blair 03 97.1%

Professional Growth Opportunities

April 2024 Investment Banking

  • Lazard Freres 01 99.4%
  • Jefferies & Company 02 98.8%
  • Goldman Sachs 17 98.3%
  • Moelis & Company 07 97.7%
  • JPMorgan Chase 05 97.1%

Total Avg Compensation

April 2024 Investment Banking

  • Director/MD (5) $648
  • Vice President (19) $385
  • Associates (87) $260
  • 3rd+ Year Analyst (14) $181
  • Intern/Summer Associate (33) $170
  • 2nd Year Analyst (66) $168
  • 1st Year Analyst (205) $159
  • Intern/Summer Analyst (146) $101
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16 IB Interviews Notes

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From 10 rejections to 1 dream investment banking internship

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