+193 Ideal College/Recruiting Timeline 39 5d
+140 Military Officer vs. IB analyst 50 2d
+111 At what point should you give up? 69 1w
+86 Shafted for SA 2025 Recruitment. Next steps? 33 1w
+86 Recruiting in the Fall 13 17h
+76 Lied on CV? 61 1d
+73 What sets apart people who get the GS/JPM/MS offers? 32 2w
+47 London - How does recruiting for summers again work? 22 3w
+38 Recruiting while unemployed 17 1w
+37 I am lost on the next step - Need Advice 8 1w
+36 Best Questions to Ask on a Coffee Chat? 11 2w
+34 Career Advice - 28yo / Life Advice 12 3w
+32 How to get Freshman/Sophomore Internships (not hard) 5 2w
+31 Networking as a high school student (Stern) 13 4d
+31 Urgent: Top-Tier Bank Rescinds 2024 IB Grad Offer - London - Advice Needed! 14 9h
+29 Tips for: LSE MSc Finance-->IBD SA. Should I go for a third internship in M&A?? 7 2w
+29 Is there a point to networking if you have (nepo)? 9 2d
+27 Starting at a West Cost Fund and I Hate the West Coast 8 3w
+27 Got Rejected After Case Study 20 3w
+27 SF vs NY IB Stint 11 1w
+27 Got fired after 1.5 years as an Analyst, want to stay in Banking but I am confused 10 4d
+27 Recruiting is messed up and I'm not doing this.... 21 10h
+26 Amazing offer but I’m drowning in debt 13 5d
+25 Risky Networking? 24 3w
+25 Staying in IBD or… Advice needed 4 3w
+25 Research Offers Input 3 2w
+25 Need Advice: MIT Finance or CMU CS 6 2w
+25 Absolutely ZERO other exits, about to get fired from HK investment banking, please help! 5 2d
+23 To late for me? 12 2w
+23 Incoming freshmen at bocconi - SA 2025 recruiting 18 5d
+23 Are Single Managers Just Not Hiring? 10 1w
+23 How do I go about explaining huge gaps in a CV for Spring & Summers? 11 5d
+22 Any advice, is career banking the move? 8 3w
+22 Realistic paths to $20M earnings over the course of a career 8 3w
+22 How to get VP or higher role in IB from MBA 12 2w
+21 Reneging offer advice 2 3w
+21 Is networking still a thing for Western Europe and the UK? 12 2w
+21 Job Switch Advice 7 2d
+21 IB > PE, except burned out. What now? 8 3d
+21 Measuring what I have; getting restless 13 16h
+20 Hi 10 2d
+19 What am I doing wrong or can do different/overall advice 5 4w
+19 Can I change the dates for a 6 month stint on my resume? How to Address Resume Gap? 4 3w
+19 Tips on getting Return Offer? 17 2w
+19 Can I leverage my sister's attendance at Penn to break into IB? 17 6d
+19 SHIFTING FROM LAW TO FINANCE 14 6d
+19 NYC Consumer PE/Growth Funds with decent comp but amazing WLB? 6 1w
+19 Trying to break into IB 7 1w
+19 Breaking in Tips 7 21h
+18 Feeling stuck and apathetic 5 3w
+18 Can I realistically break into IB? 5 4d
+18 Laid off, what next? 8 1w
+18 Transitioning Military Officer Exploring Investment & Corporate Banking Careers 9 5d
+17 Career Path Advice Needed 5 2w
+17 Interviewer asked me to rank myself 1-10, should I have done anything different? 6 6d
+17 Does this plan make sense? (Audit CPA -> CFA -> Big 4 Corp Fin/IB) 11 1w
+17 Exit Interview - Being Honest? 5 3d
+16 Out of Options 3 4m
+16 Maintaining networks way above your belt 5 3w
+16 4.0 GPA, taking CFA Level 1 in august, graduating in a month, no job lined up 4 2w
+16 WM Exit Opps 1 1w
+16 How to make an engaging LinkedIn post to catch eyes from people I’ve networked with in IB? 6 1w
+16 Working in Charlotte 7 5d
+16 Private Equity or Investment Banking for Entrepreneurship? 7 5d
+16 Am I throwing away opportunities that I will regret? 15 2d
+15 Need Some Advice - Career 7 3w
+15 What is everyone's pre-interview prep and hygiene routine? 6 1w
+15 Seeking Advice - PWM to IB/S&T 6 3d
+14 9 months in and I don’t know how much longer I can make it 13 3w
+14 How to level up my networking game? 8 3w
+14 Sad that I won't be majoring in business at undergrad 4 3w
+14 Realistically, what level of technicals and news do I need to know? When exactly should I start networking/finding internships from a semitarget? 4 2w
+14 How to leverage an offer to get another 3 1w
+14 Moving from Canada to USA 8 1w
+14 Why do processes for average jobs take months at a time? 4 6d
+14 Want to break into IB in 30’s with a shite history, excuse my language 3 2d
+14 HR call after superday, thoughts? 4 1d
+13 How to find a mentor 7 3w
+13 Am I crazy? 12 3w
+13 LinkedIn networking/Converting networking to referrals and interviews 1 3w
+13 Jump to Commercial Banking 1 3w
+13 Starting as Junior - Perfect Grades, Target, No Experience 4 2w
+13 Offer Decision: Wells Fargo vs. BNP Paribas 6 2w
+13 Lost And Need Advice 4 2w
+13 (UK) Too late to pursue finance and make it? 19 years old, not a lot of momentum in life. 6 1w
+13 Firm Flying Me Cross-Country - Taking Other Meetings? 4 4d
+13 Going to IB/PE from Consulting 7 8h
+13 Need advice 2 1d
+12 Breaking into US from Bocconi 1 1mo
+12 Intern searching as an older student 1 3w
+12 Did not sign offer letter help 3 3w
+12 PE to VC Crazy in this Market? 1 3w
+12 Long Short Interview Guides \ Career Advice 5 3w
+12 Freshman-Switched from Biology to Finance: Seeking Advice for Sophomore Year Internships 1 3w
+12 Improvements and help on Cold Email Format 1 2w
+12 how to quit after 1 year 1 2w
+12 How do I create my own path? 3 1w
+12 Bachelors at LSE or Imperial for IB? 11 4d
+12 How to survive the financial industry, especially for female? 4 1w
+12 Stay in small firm as consultant or join big firm as a junior? 1 6d

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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