Switching from consulting to i-banking
I'm currently finishing up an internship at an economic consulting firm. And while I learned a lot of new things and worked with some very smart people, my time here has taught me that economic consulting is just not for me. I'm genuinely considering other career options, one of which is investment banking. I'm mostly considering boutiques in the northeast.
Can anyone give me some advice as to how I can show that the skills that I gained in consulting are transferable to banking, specifically in cover letters? If you have been or are in the same position as I am, your insight would be appreciated as well.
Thanks in advance.





You really want
You really want to focus on the similarities - the analytical points, the attention to detail, the tearing into a company (especially the financials), the demanding schedule, etc. These are all things that both fields have in common, and, experience in these area, should absolutely help steer you in the right direction. I don't think that you should have a terribly difficult time breaking into banking (especially on a boutique level), assuming you can eloquently capture your consulting experiences (those that would be marketable to banking), your genuine interest in the position (and why you feel that you will fit better in and generally enjoy banking more), and any additional skills/knowledge that you can bring to the table (examples, strong GPA, finance/accounting coursework, etc). It's a tough market out there, but you definitely have a leg up over much of your competition.
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