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As the community continues to grow and evolve, let's try to keep it at least somewhat civil, useful and entertaining. Please read in the <a href="http://www.wallstreetoasis.com/wso-user-guidelines">WSO User Guidelines</a> in detail before posting to... Message Board Rules and Netiquette	0	6 years 9 weeks ago by WallStreetOasis.com	n/a
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Anybody have some interview tips to help me prepare for an interview next week with a small private equity... Interview Tips	10	7 years 3 weeks ago by BananaMan	1 year 3 weeks ago by MrBroadway
I work in new york city, i'm a tax associate for a big five firm, and have a masters in tax but i'm thinking about switching to a career in ibanking. i double majored in finance / int'l business and i feel in the long run i could retire about 10 years sooner by switching to ibanking.... Am I too old to start in ibanking at 25?	44	7 years 4 days ago by dangerdavies	1 year 2 weeks ago by MrBroadway
Anybody have experience with... Consulting to banking	9	7 years 1 day ago by cornhlio	1 year 3 weeks ago by MrBroadway
I have a graduate degree and have been in consulting for 6 years since graduation. I am 38. Is this too old to join an I-bank as an associate? Or, could I get hired at a higher... Age range for associates?	28	6 years 51 weeks ago by Frank77	6 years 25 weeks ago by aabbaa
Does anyone have a story tale about career changes? Like the banker who became a musiscian? Did anyone become a successful entrepreneur? Anything fun and promising to make us dream at the work place of more prosperous and promising... Life after I-Banking	2	6 years 51 weeks ago by BanKing	1 year 1 week ago by MrBroadway
I just finished my freshman year at Pepperdine University in Calfornia where I am majoring in Finance and French. Pepperdine is not recruited by any buldge bracket firms whatsoever. I am passionate about finance and have wanted to break into investment banking since high school. I am fluent in... Advice for ambitious I-banking hopeful	10	6 years 48 weeks ago by peppibanking	4 years 38 weeks ago by philosophical monkey
I have a question. I go to Princeton, and I see there is lots of room for networking. I can pull the grades, but can anyone give me advice on selling myself? I have a relative who works at Lehman Brothers in NY. Any suggestions on approaching him (I haven't met him, but I know pretty much... Advice to Use Connections	1	6 years 48 weeks ago by pro.gatsby	6 years 48 weeks ago by pro.gatsby
Looking for some insight regarding placement into the IB field with a background in Accounting. I will have my CPA as well as a year under my belt soon at a Big 4 Acct Firm in the Financial Services practice with both tax and audit experience. Have always aspired for a career on Wall Street, but... Investment Banking Experienced Hire Qualifications	5	6 years 47 weeks ago by runyerd1012	6 years 33 weeks ago by abmohan
I'm about to finish undergrad from UC Davis. Yes, UC Davis. We're ranked 48th on that US News survey for 2006. Anyway, is there anyway of getting past the fact that my school isn't Berkeley, Stanford, UCLA, or USC? We don't get any recruiters like those schools do and I'm... Any advice for recent grad from a not-so-top-flight institution?	26	6 years 45 weeks ago by Ratgoo	6 years 28 weeks ago by naija
All, Require some help/suggestions on my next course of action. As the topic header indicates, I've been fired from my current firm - I was an Analyst, with around 8 months of experience. My background: I went to Reading University in the UK (I'm UK based), had a decent B grade... I've been fired - what do I do?	137	6 years 44 weeks ago by Royal Oak	2 years 41 weeks ago by kingtut
Hi there, I am currently facing the Early MBA and Less work-experience issue, while searching for I-Banking jobs. I finished my MBA (Finance) - GPA 3.3 from 2nd Tier school - www.Thunderbird.edu - (overall). School is 2nd tier overall in MBA, however, the school is ranked #1 in International... Early MBA from 2nd Tier School, Less Work Experience Issue for I-Banking Jobs	4	6 years 42 weeks ago by rita_MBA_24	5 years 26 weeks ago by nystateofmind
Hello everybody. First off just fishing for some advice or guidance. Im British, have just finished a 4 year undergrad Degree in Business Finance (1st Class). Have also studied for my Investment management certificate and im 23 years old. Im not sure how you calculate GPA as we dont work on the... Prospects	5	6 years 42 weeks ago by Pickels	6 years 32 weeks ago by PrivateInvestor
Is there any way for a high schooler to get an intership at an IB firm or do IB firms only offer interships to college... High school internships	13	6 years 41 weeks ago by Zl10s	6 years 18 weeks ago by wwbkmd
I am graduating from the University of Connecticut in May 2007 and looking to pursue investment banking as an analyst. Can anyone clue me in to any sentiment that exists towards UConn or public schools in general? I have 3.73 GPA, 1430 SAT, extensive extra curriculars and internships with GE... UConn any street cred?	7	6 years 41 weeks ago by corpfintool	6 years 28 weeks ago by sleehrat
Has anyone had any luck using a recruiter or headhunter to land any IBank Interviews? If so, would you share who you used, a little about the experience, and would you recommend them to others? ... Recruiter or Headhunter	10	6 years 40 weeks ago by alanc7	6 years 36 weeks ago by jologolf
How have people who did not attend a targeted school land a job in Investment Banking? What tactics did you use to get on their radar? Were you able to leverage Alumni or family relations? Any ideas and stories would be appreciated. My story - Graduated in 2002 B.S. in Finance from small... Getting an interview	4	6 years 40 weeks ago by alanc7	6 years 38 weeks ago by username
All - I have a phone screen with KeyBank, HQ'd in OH,USA for their IB Analayst position. Can someone provide more information as to how marketable one can be if he wants to move to a BB in 1-2 years? Any information and brainstorming is... KeyBank	0	6 years 40 weeks ago by thedesi	n/a
I'm approaching the end of my four year commissioning commitment to the Air Force. I've always mentally wanted to go back to one of the bulge bracket firms in Investment Banking/Private Equity preferably in New York or London... My educational background is a 3.7ish GPA double major in... Air Force Officer to Ibank	9	6 years 40 weeks ago by jackstone	6 years 8 weeks ago by jackstone
What is the minimum SAT score that should be included on the resume? Maybe nothing below... Resume Question	20	6 years 40 weeks ago by irrationalexuberance	6 years 30 weeks ago by Positive FCF
Is it possible that local branch offices of Morgan Stanley, UBS, etc. offer internships/part time jobs for college students during the year? Has anyone done something like that before?... Internship at branch office?	0	6 years 39 weeks ago by Anonymous Monkey	n/a
I did a summer analyst stint in Capital Markets at a third tier bank (think Barclays, Bear, Wachovia) and I was not extended an offer. What are my chances at landing a position at another investment bank that is at least 3rd tier? I am also very open to MM, Boutique shops. I have solid grades... Chances after not receiving an offer on summer analyst stint	8	6 years 39 weeks ago by Ron Burgundy	6 years 38 weeks ago by HerSerendipity
Question. I was recently speaking to a recruiter at a top bank, and she mentioned to me that they already filled their 2007 analyst class with the summer interns for Sales and Trading. Is this possible, and if so, why is this bank continuing to recruit on my campus? They already opened for resume... Full class for 2007 Analyst Class?	15	6 years 38 weeks ago by HerSerendipity	6 years 31 weeks ago by jiggawha
I was referred to a recruiter at a BB by someone else at the firm. The recruiter requested my resume and more information, which I then provided. The subsequent recommendation was that I should apply to the summer internship program. My question is whether it is professional to inquire of my... Is it appropriate to ask a recruiter if..	7	6 years 38 weeks ago by irrationalexuberance	6 years 35 weeks ago by feisthbe

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I have been job searching since late Jan/early Feb (I studied abroad fall term which hurt my search a lot). I am a finance and marketing major at a non-target, I have a decent GPA (major GPA is above 3.5), and have had two 6-month internships - one at a respected trading firm on their convertible...
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This is the reaction any analyst who has ever worked in banking has when you say you want to leave banking for business school then come back as a post b school associate... <img src="http://epicpinterestfail.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/how-i-met-your-mother-barney-why.gif"...
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Any WSO peeps applying to this round? It's for college seniors. I suspect not many people are, since the applicant pool is small....
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I have been networking quite a bit for a potential internship next summer. I'm currently a sophomore interested in sales & trading at a semi-target - target. I've made several good connections. However, I've come into a few issues. If you've met someone in person or have...
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Fellow Primates, We are looking for 1-2 students on each campus to help WSO in its sales efforts to student clubs/career centers, and overall promotion at your school both online and on the ground. Below is a description of the position and benefits...thanks in advance for your help! <a... WSO is Looking for Campus Reps For Summer/Fall 2013 (and beyond)
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