WSO Success Stories

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Hi fellow... Non Target, Breaking into Investment Banking	15	1 year 26 weeks ago by analyst_808	1 year 22 weeks ago by asianracist
Greetings fellow WSO members, we are living in tough times. Many of you are probably running into a lot of resistance in recruiting. I don’t like talking about myself too much; I also do not think that my story is as interesting as many of yours, because, frankly speaking, I didn’t achieve... A long story to motivate others	8	1 year 23 weeks ago by Bentham	1 year 23 weeks ago by Neighbor
I'm interested in perhaps doing the MSF at Vanderbilt for the sole purpose of becoming an Institutional Treasury Salesman. Right now, I have a Series 6 and 63 and plan to get the 7 and 65 soon. Could anyone who actually went to Vandy for their MSF sound off on their success stories in... From Vandy MSF to Institutional Sales	0	1 year 24 weeks ago by TraderDaily	n/a
I had previously posted on here that I had gotten a job in ER covering special situations. I loved the work, was learning a lot, and really enjoying it. About a month ago, I got called from a boutique buyside shop to come in for an interview, and I just got my offer letter yesterday. While I... Quite Thankful	5	1 year 26 weeks ago by golfer23	1 year 26 weeks ago by CompBanker
Can I buy WSO success stories ebook... Ebook	3	1 year 48 weeks ago by MelissaBenton88	1 year 26 weeks ago by heather250987
I go to a complete non-target state school in California with no name recognition and no notable alumni (not accepted to UCLA or even UCSD). My GPA is mediocre (3.6) and we have no on-campus recruitment services for any finance positions.... Complete non-target to Buyside Research Associate - Thanks!	10	1 year 28 weeks ago by eriginal	1 year 27 weeks ago by D M
Just got the call... I am now officially an investment banker! It's been a long road, but I just received an offer at M&T Bank. I'll be an associate right at the middle of the action at their main headquarters in Buffalo. I cannot wait to work alongside all of the bankers on this... FINALLY MADE IT!!!!!!!	56	1 year 27 weeks ago by MBAstudent2012	1 year 27 weeks ago by wsguy101
Hi guys, Non-taget and I've been trying to break into IBD for a while now without much luck. I've been reaching out to alumni and meeting with anyone and everyone that will speak with me over coffee, lunch, dinner, etc. I'm thinking that I am not being direct enough about letting... Share your networking success story	5	1 year 34 weeks ago by Buddyfox	1 year 28 weeks ago by timothy0
First, I have been waiting to post this story since I graduated from undergrad in December 2009 with 0 job offers, and only a quasi-actionable idea of what I wanted to do. I'm sure many of you will not consider this a "success" per se, but it is the opportunity to break in I have... Finally....Thanks WSO	22	1 year 28 weeks ago by nebben2k10	1 year 28 weeks ago by heister
Hi everyone- I just wanted to thank you all for the help I've received by looking on this board for the past few years. I originally thought I was set for a career in S&T, but when I received no FT offer after this summer I was really discouraged and thought the situation was hopeless.... No BB FT Offer to Buyside Research Associate	4	1 year 30 weeks ago by BeastMode	1 year 28 weeks ago by BeastMode
Hey all, am in the process of hunting around for a new gig and just wanted to pass on that the WSO Job Board is far and away one of the best online finance related career resources I've had experience with. If your experienced I'd highly reccomend signing up, I've had almost 100%... WSO Job Board = Fantastic	5	1 year 33 weeks ago by Stringer Bell	1 year 29 weeks ago by Nebular
Hi all, Just wanted to give a big thank you to the entire WSO community. I interned this summer at a top BB (GS/MS/JPM) in a group I had little interest in continuing for FT but managed to receive an offer from one of the absolute top groups of the firm. Coming from a semi-target (at best), it... Thank you WSO	15	1 year 39 weeks ago by Domino	1 year 34 weeks ago by THE PsYcHoLoGy
WSO Admins and Users, I just wanted to extend a sincere thank you to those at WSO and M&I for all of their constructive criticism and advice over the past year. The advice of others and willingness to help kept me motivated to push longer and harder to chase my dream of becoming an... Non-target breaking in! Thank You!	6	1 year 35 weeks ago by THE PsYcHoLoGy	1 year 34 weeks ago by THE PsYcHoLoGy
The office chair was strategically designed to increase the productivity of clerical employees by making it possible for them to remain sitting at their desks for long periods of time. A swiveling chair with casters allowed employees to remain sitting and yet reach a number of locations within... Ergonomic Chairs	2	1 year 35 weeks ago by williamjackson	1 year 35 weeks ago by shorttheworld
To the WSO Community, After my SA stint at a top bank on the Street, I'm thrilled to say I've accepted a FT offer to start in their IBD after graduation. This site gave me a tremendous amount of guidance and played a significant role in arming me with the information necessary to... Thankyou WSO	15	1 year 40 weeks ago by CiroCorp	1 year 40 weeks ago by bfin
I'm from a non target school in the Midwest and I have aspirations of becoming an investment banker in big city like everyone else, but I was wondering how you set yourself apart from all the other applicants? ... Non target school	23	1 year 47 weeks ago by jayvalik10	1 year 42 weeks ago by rothyman
Hey everyone at WSO, Thank you all so much. I didn't exactly break into IB like I hoped but I received a offer for a role in Ops at a BB. I know you all tend to shit on it but Im glad to have an offer in the same area with FO people and in a bank where I have connects who just made the... Thanks	16	1 year 45 weeks ago by ironalbatross89	1 year 43 weeks ago by ironalbatross89
Hey WSO, I'm currently a finance student at Ithaca College with a gpa above a 3.5 going into my junior year . I have questions about my chances getting a summer internship with a BB in investment banking with no sophomore internship. How can I improve my chances for a junior summer... Non Target Advice	12	1 year 47 weeks ago by ozafar1	1 year 47 weeks ago by D M
Are there any Western Michigan grads that are willing to answer a few questions for me specifically finance/accounting degrees? Please inbox me if you have the time..... wmu alumni	3	1 year 47 weeks ago by jayvalik10	1 year 47 weeks ago by Commodity Bull
Just a shout out to thank all of the (helpful) denizens of this site; due in large part to your advice and musings, I, a non-target grad, just successfully obtained an offer to lateral from a MO Finance position at a BB (less than 1 year in) to an IBD position at a top-tier MM firm. Very excited to... Many Thanks, Sirs and Madams of WSO - Non-Target Graduate, BB MO to MM IBD Success	18	2 years 2 weeks ago by dublin	1 year 50 weeks ago by swagon
First time poster here and I owe WSO a huge thanks. I finally landed a front office equity research position. It would not have been possible without all the advice I read on this forum (big shout out to M&I as well). I came from a non target state school. I graduated 2 years ago with an... Thanks WSO	8	1 year 50 weeks ago by rob7879	1 year 50 weeks ago by rob7879
Today I officially signed the paper to start with an elite boutique in Asia as a FT analyst, I would just like to say thank you to everyone on the... Contract Signed-Big thanks to WSO	10	1 year 51 weeks ago by J15	1 year 50 weeks ago by GotBushels
She´s well educated, damn hot and speakes 5 languages fluent. After professional modelling, she made the decision to join IB. First in London, then NYC. Does the puppy do well? We´ll... Hottest SA- Xenia Tchoumitcheva	19	1 year 51 weeks ago by RexAlpha	1 year 50 weeks ago by TheFranchiceKiller
Dear fellow monkeys, I've been meaning to write this for a month or so now, but hadn't gotten around to it. The reason I felt I had to was because it could be of some use and/or inspiration to many of you out there still looking for a job, and just so you know, there is hope for... 1st Big Boy Paycheck - Keep your heads up!	14	2 years 3 weeks ago by George87	2 years 5 days ago by Jorgé
6 months ago I joined this site looking for some insight into how I could turn around a voluntary unemployment situation and how to lateral into a entry level consulting gig. Between my very non traditional background/education, and diving headfirst into the ruthless pool that is this forum, I... Uber Non-Traditional Success Story	10	2 years 6 weeks ago by dmcd	2 years 6 weeks ago by Clarkey

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Thoughts on this? Heister brings up a good question: <em>"Who else is going to the job? Which senior Goldman partner is planning on retiring and needs to shield millions in stock options from taxes?"</em> via Bloomberg: <strong>Obama Says Bernanke Has Been at Fed...
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Assume no CD experience pre-MBA. My thoughts are that working in CD requires making long-term investments (albeit strategic/operational, as opposed to financial), so it may force one to think like a long-term owner, a la value-oriented investing. If possible, how long should it take in CD...
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Hi all - As i have been looking through this site, i have found their seems to be a lack on anything Australian. While that is understandable seeming as the industry is US focused, i thought i'd take the opportunity to try and develop a useful collection of tid-bits and facts by sharing...
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As summer rolls around, many folks leave the office a little earlier on Thursday or Friday nights to make it out for a cocktail event or weekend away from town. There will be a solid amount of extra-industry networking going on, to say the least. And by that I mean sloppy cocktail parties. But...
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Hi everyone, I got admitted in the MSF programs at Olin and McCombs recently. Both B.schools are well recognized in their respective regions but I am very confused because of the following factors. Any suggestions will be highly appreciated. I would like to work in IB/ Asset Management. I...
McCombs MSF or Olins MSF(corp track)
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Series 7 while on undergrad internship
I've supposedly had one unread PM since registering... but there's clearly no new messages there. Not a big deal but it is annoying, any way to fix...
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<em>Mod note: make sure to see the great comment below by CompBanker</em> I come from a small town where nobody had ever heard of consulting or IB. I was fortunate enough to attend a top target college (a good Ivy) and land a gig in IB at a BB/EB. I'm starting full time this... Finance Culture - Personalities
<strong>Background</strong> I randomly discovered WSO nearly seven years ago just weeks after I secured a FT MM IB position. The website was extremely nascent at the time with only a few thousand registered users. The majority of the users were college students with only a handful... How WSO has enhanced my IB/PE career
After over one year in the making, the <strong><a href="http://www.wallstreetoasis.com/2013-wso-compensation-report-full">2013 WSO Compensation Report</a></strong> is here! Access to the FULL 108 page 2013 WSO Compensation Report is <strong>100%... 2013 WSO Compensation Report has Arrived
Where do i even start..I learned so much from this forum. The brutally honest opinions, sincere willingness to help, the technical information and random tips on everything has been absolutely crucial for me landing this offer. Coming from a non-target I didnt get that 3rd year SA position at... Thank you WSO! Got my FT Offer! ADVICE NEEDED
When I first started as a PE analyst, I constantly struggled with judging the amount of time I should spend on reviewing sourced deals. How much time is enough to really get a handle on the company’s revenue streams? How granular do I need my analysis to be on industry threats? With this... Misguided Efforts: A Cautionary Tale
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)
Many of the questions that have come in surround recruiting for front office Wall Street careers from a non-target so we’ll start with some ideas for recruiting, move on to interviewing, preparing for the job and finally long-term career management advice. Before we begin, it has been... Stand Out as a Non-Target: Recruiting (Part 1 of 4)
Any Asset Management people here who could give me some insights on it, such as the nature of the work, the pay, the hours, the potential for career advancement, ect? I was looking into IB before but I've decided that I would rather pursue a career that's more intellectually... Asset Management a better choice than Investment Banking?
<img src="//img.pandawhale.com/48721-Sexually-Oblivious-Female-Meme-Ze2w.png" alt="Sexually Oblivious Female Meme - Favorite Position? I would like to be a CEO."> If you could be the richest person in the world with your dream job only as a public virgin forever would you do it?
<em>Mod Note: Blast from the Past - "Best of Eddie" - This one is from June 2011.</em> <em><strong><u>Freeriding</u> :</strong> The illegal activity of buying a stock and selling it before paying for the purchase.</em> - <a... Come On and Take a Free Ride

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