WSO Weekly-Wrap Up (9/22-9/28)

Here's some of the best content from the past week, enjoy!

How to negotiate for more money during the interview process

"Generally, your job is to try to get paid as much as possible and the employer's job is to pay you as little as possible. Getting upset about it won't help. Recognizing how to tilt the odds in your favor will..."

Don't Ask An Investment Banker What They Do

"Maybe this is a general commentary on The Texting Generation’s lacking conversation skills, but I always find myself getting asked about my work shortly after being introduced to someone. “Sooo… what do you do?” It's a question I never want to answer..."

What It Really Means to Be "Alpha"

"1. Be Self-Sufficient, 2. Don't Get Your Ass Kicked, 3. Be Interesting, 4. Act Like A Boss, 5. Cut the Politics, and 6. Know How To Drink. What else should be on the list?..."

Why The Girl In Trading Is Better Than Everyone Else

"Its true, research shows in fact that females are better at trading than males but now a famous London HF manager prefers them and a renowned Forex trader gives her insights as to why..."
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Most Prefteejus High School?

"Is there such a thing as a "target" high school? There must be, right? Otherwise, why would you spend this kind of dough on a surly teenager who's probably gonna wreck your new Mercedes and/or impregnate some underage girl (or, if he's particularly gifted, accomplish both feats simultaneously)?..."

How to deal with the biggest weakness question

"My favorite way to answer the biggest weakness question is to imagine the interviewer at their job and think about what they would relate to most strongly. Then I build an answer starting with, “I get impatient/frustrated when..."

Job of the week:
Value Investing Fundamental Analyst

Other gems worthy of a read:
//www.wallstreetoasis.com/forums/prestigious-pete
//www.wallstreetoasis.com/blog/qa-interview-with-sirtradesalot-part-33-be…
//www.wallstreetoasis.com/forums/wso-has-ruined-my-concept-of-what-a-good…
//www.wallstreetoasis.com/blog/cuban-what-business-is-wall-street-in
//www.wallstreetoasis.com/blog/are-you-serious-bro-part-1
//www.wallstreetoasis.com/forums/why-do-management-consulting
//www.wallstreetoasis.com/blog/3-reasons-why-the-dow-is-utterly-useless
//www.wallstreetoasis.com/blog/how-to-get-hired-in-the-middle-east

Career Advancement Opportunities

March 2024 Investment Banking

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

Overall Employee Satisfaction

March 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

March 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

March 2024 Investment Banking

  • Director/MD (5) $648
  • Vice President (19) $385
  • Associates (86) $261
  • 3rd+ Year Analyst (13) $181
  • Intern/Summer Associate (33) $170
  • 2nd Year Analyst (66) $168
  • 1st Year Analyst (202) $159
  • Intern/Summer Analyst (144) $101
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