WSO Weekly Wrap-Up 11/22 - 11/29

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

Ask Me Anything: Post-MBA IBD Associate at BB (NYC)


"So to give you a little background: I graduated UG from a semi-target college (think UVA/UMich/CMU) with a humanities degree (think Political Science/Philosophy). However, I also had a sub 3.0 GPA"

Posted by @LotusBlue

From non-target to BB CEO: My story


The fake story and Q&A with the legendary ex CEO of Lehman Brothers, Dick Fuld

Posted by @DickFuld

Ask me anything: Ex bulge bracket IBD analyst


Have just started a PE gig after 3 yrs in BB IBD in London.

Posted by @Coast1

What is your morning routine?


Hilarious read about people's morning routines.

Posted by @rockwood2011

Ask Me Anything: Post-MBA at Early PE Firm


A PE professional's Q&A. He worked in a regional MM TMT group for 2 years, then moved to his current shop where he was promoted past the pre-mba stage without ever needing to get his mba. His current shop is focused on late VC to early PE.

Posted by @jimbrowngoU

Beginner's Guide To Building an Angel Investment Portfolio (Part 1)


This is a 2 part guide to starting your own angel portfolio. The first part will be general guidelines and second part in depth tips regarding actual sourcing, diligence, and investing.

Posted by @Allthingsvc

Are You Too Good for Wells Fargo?


Just had this forwarded to me...apparently, some student felt that Wells Fargo was "creeping" his accounts and first sent them this:

Posted by @WallStreetOasis.com
 

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Career Advancement Opportunities

May 2024 Investment Banking

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  • Goldman Sachs 19 98.8%
  • Harris Williams & Co. New 98.3%
  • Lazard Freres 02 97.7%
  • JPMorgan Chase 04 97.1%

Overall Employee Satisfaction

May 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

May 2024 Investment Banking

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

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May 2024 Investment Banking

  • Director/MD (5) $648
  • Vice President (20) $385
  • Associates (88) $260
  • 3rd+ Year Analyst (14) $181
  • Intern/Summer Associate (33) $170
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  • 1st Year Analyst (205) $159
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