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Hey guys I really want to land a BB S&T summer spot (like everybody else) got any tips to help my chances out resume wise My current is pwm at a BB and last summer i worked for a small boutique IB any comments would be... 2011 SA S&T	1	2 years 31 weeks ago by metalmoses	2 years 31 weeks ago by New Yorker
I'm looking to land an S&T intern for this summer in London, so was wondering if you guys can give some pointers and help me improve upon this cv. Do feel free to criticise as you see fit. anyways the format fucked up when i uploaded it and its turned my cv into 2 pages for some... S&T summer intern resume review	4	2 years 32 weeks ago by Ari Gold Jr	2 years 31 weeks ago by JCI
Hi, As you can see I do not have any direct experience with investment banking. I had to work through college since I didn't qualify for financial aid. So I wasn't able to do any internships as a result of my working almost full time to pay rent. I don't really know what to... IB Anaylst/Corporate Finance/Commerical Banking Resume Help	5	2 years 32 weeks ago by JohnMKeynes	2 years 31 weeks ago by DDGM1112
Hi everyone, Quick question - for a Private Banking/PWM internship, is it acceptable to call myself a Summer/Fall/whatever Analyst or am I relegated to being a Summer Intern? I'd like to think i do some of the stuff an analyst does, but obviously not really because it's PWM. I know... Private Banking Question	1	2 years 31 weeks ago by wildcat61	2 years 31 weeks ago by tan86
I don't want to publicly post it so the competition can imitate. Would any financial wizards currently in IB, S&T, or Research take a look at my resume and provide some pointers. Muchas... IB/ER JUNIOR SA FINANCIAL WIZARD RESUME REVIEW	1	2 years 31 weeks ago by I Have A Big Dick	2 years 31 weeks ago by I Have A Big Dick
Dear Wallstreetoasis users, I am about to apply to McKinsey and other management consultancy companies / investment banks and wanted to include hyperlinks in my CV (which is a .doc or .pdf file). Some of the abbreviations or descriptions or awards/programs would benefit from recruiters being able... Hyperlinks in .doc or .pdf CV?	4	2 years 34 weeks ago by johnwest86@bigs...	2 years 31 weeks ago by pepsiholic
Hey guys, just created a rough draft of the resume i'm planning to use for SA recruiting in the upcoming months. Looking for some C&C: where do I stand (does it look decent enough to land 1st rd.), and how can I Improve it? http://www.razume.com/documents/17059 Thanks Edit:... Halp Junior SA Resume Review	3	2 years 32 weeks ago by Opi	2 years 32 weeks ago by New Yorker
I graduated high school in 2002 and went to community college from 2002-2003. I was then in the Marine Corps for four years, and now attend Southern Methodist University. Do I need to include the community college on my resume? ... List community college or not?	0	2 years 32 weeks ago by Rupert Pupkin	n/a
Hey all, I am wondering how I can best display my GPA. Currently my resume just states my cumulative GPA at 3.1. However, I have many GPA’s that I could use. I am a double major, econ and finance, at a semi-target school. This is how it breaks down. Cum 3.1, Business (accepted into faculty of... I am wondering how I can best display my GPA	5	2 years 32 weeks ago by bankforyourbuck	2 years 32 weeks ago by bankforyourbuck
All, this is my first attempt at a professional resume. I have only worked summer jobs and am looking to land my first finance internship. I realize that it is pretty weak, as i have no experience. However, we all have to start somewhere, right? What do you... First resume	12	2 years 33 weeks ago by shep	2 years 32 weeks ago by New Yorker
I have noticed that a lot of the resumes posted are missing an objective summary section. Is an objective summary section really necessary in trying to get a job or internship in business?... Objective section on the resume?	9	2 years 39 weeks ago by MrJetSet	2 years 32 weeks ago by MrJetSet
Let's say you were only 2 classes away from earning a second major, but decided not to finish (long story that I'd rather not get into). Let's also say you're now applying for some jobs where that second major would be useful, so you'd like to let employers know that you... Quick Question: "Almost" Earned A Second Major	2	2 years 32 weeks ago by econ	2 years 32 weeks ago by San Franciscan
In the UK we don't have GPA and instead have degree classification (First, 2.1, 2.2 and Third) along with an average percentage. I was wondering how you would put that on the CV, e.g. for each year?... UK Degree classification on CV.	5	2 years 46 weeks ago by Walkio	2 years 32 weeks ago by syed2012
Hi, I'm planning to graduate one year early so should I mention this in my cover letter by saying "As I’ve excelled through the course works I am expecting to graduate one year early. " or should I just not mention it? Thank you so much.... mention one year early graduation in the cover letter?	3	2 years 36 weeks ago by redwinecranberry	2 years 33 weeks ago by Wall Street Mentors
I'm using the M&I template where the Company Name and City,State are on one line. I decreased the font size to 11 and I want to align the Company Name to the left margin and the City,State to the right margin (margins are 0.7''). But if I try to align Company Name to the left... Formatting Question	6	2 years 33 weeks ago by TheHungryOne	2 years 33 weeks ago by TheHungryOne
new... engineering major -> SA 2011	6	2 years 35 weeks ago by xfactor	2 years 33 weeks ago by xfactor
Hi, I'm a senior at a target college trying to get a full time job in banking or consulting (beggars can't be choosers..), and with the resume drops and mixers coming soon, I wanted to get your take on my resume and my shots at getting interviews. Any feedback would be really... Senior looking to get feedback for full time recruiting	5	2 years 34 weeks ago by falsehope	2 years 34 weeks ago by falsehope
Hi monkeys, i'm planning to apply to IBD summer internships in London. My background might be weak, but i'm primarly looking for advice on grammar or words mistakes as english is not my mothertongue. Any insight on the content itself will also be... Resume review - IBD Summer internship '011 - London	4	2 years 34 weeks ago by dollyship	2 years 34 weeks ago by dollyship
I'm looking to break into Consulting Please give me feedback for this resume, so I can be in my best position to score an interview. Also are there anyone here who had interviewed with Mckinsey? And what's your resume... Application for Mckinsey, Need Help with Resume!!	10	2 years 34 weeks ago by weirdmango	2 years 34 weeks ago by Don Corleone
Ok guys... here's a fun one for all you Senior/Experienced monkeys - a non-undergrad - working monkey.... GO TO TOWN - DO NOT HOLD BACK Looking for some guidance on my resume. It's been over 3.5 years at firm (Big 4 Advisory) - looking to rebuild my resume ASAP. I feel I need more... Experienced Resume Help! (3.5+ years)	2	2 years 34 weeks ago by CDOMonkey	2 years 34 weeks ago by CDOMonkey
Hi Everyone, This is my first post. I've been trying to get into a Financial Analysis role since college but have not had much luck. My prior internship that had financial analysis wasn't relevant to analyzing financial statements, so my experience in that department is lacking. While... Looking to break in. Please give my resume a look! All feedback appreciated!!	5	2 years 34 weeks ago by tushnir540	2 years 34 weeks ago by LLcoolJ
Please be brutal - but do point out the odd positive. I know opinions are each to their own but if there's a trend I will listen. I'm not great at presenting myself. http://www.razume.com/documents/16823 http://www.razume.com/documents/16824 Thanks very much in... CV and Cover letter feedback please	3	2 years 34 weeks ago by trazer985	2 years 34 weeks ago by LLcoolJ
Should the first line of any work experience be a general line explaining as a whole, what you did? I have seen it for some resume but not for others. ... Quick Question	3	2 years 34 weeks ago by TheHungryOne	2 years 34 weeks ago by TheHungryOne
Hi Everyone, This is my first post. I've been trying to get into a Financial Analysis role since college but have not had much luck. My prior internship that had financial analysis wasn't relevant to analyzing financial statements, so my experience in that department is lacking. While... Economics Major trying to get Financial Analysis Exposure	1	2 years 34 weeks ago by tushnir540	2 years 34 weeks ago by tushnir540
http://www.razume.com/documents/16698 Hey guys i tweaked my resume a bit lemme no what u think with the new work experience... Sophomore Resume- Pls Dont Hold Back!	1	2 years 35 weeks ago by toobig2fail	2 years 34 weeks ago by TerenYoung

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I had an offer for a new role that was equities middle office (bordering on front office) S&T, however the team I was supposed to work on had a bit of a shake up and no longer can take on a new full time employee. Aside from my interest in finance, global issues and a desire to have a good job,...
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