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So far this summer I have been a SA for a boutique investment bank here in NYC - midtown. Its not too small, and isn't regional. Has international exposure, deal size I would say is not too small, but not too big. I am a Sophomore in undergrad by the way. So in that aspect, I did not expect to...SA? More like BB (Banker Bitch) - Help
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I was reading some advice somewhere on dress for Wall Street interns, and it said stick to white or light blue for your dress shirts. Are other colors generally not acceptable? Does it make a difference whether it's business casual or business...Is it true that you should stick to only white or light blue for dress shirts?
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Hi guys, I have been lurking here for a bit and i decided to give it a try and ask something specific to my situation. I am an Economics major at a ( what I assume from what I've read so far) non target university... I also know that liberal arts degrees 'get shit on a lot' and...Noob here...completely clueless
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So I am a Master of Accountancy at a semi-target school and got a 650 on the GMAT. If I end up getting an MBA later on I plan on taking it again, but as far as now concerned would putting a GMAT score of 650 on my resume help me or hurt...650 GMAT score too low to put on resume?
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If you are good at ER or have modeling expertise-please help me with this: I'm an undergrad and I'm currently building a model, in which I am breaking revenues, operating profits, and ebitda down by segment. There are 4 main segments to the company. i've grabbed the data from...Please Help
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Hey guys, I just got moved to the second round interview at VC firm for a summer internship. I got an email saying that this won't be a test of my VC knowledge, but skills that will add value to the portfolio companies. I'm a sophomore engineer with no prior finance experience. Can...2nd round interview coming up, what to expect?
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Hi All, I'm attempting to break into the financial industry, but want to know if it's worth it, as I do have a minor criminal history. In 2010, I was convicted of 1 misdemeanor- fraud which amounted in the loss of $100. At the time of the crime, I was 19 years of age. I was sentenced...Applications for licensing
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How strict is the requirement for 6 month+ experience with job postings? I have about a years worth of internship experience in IB and PE and just wanted to know if these experienced positions are worth my time? Are BBs strict? what about MMs? obviously small boutiques will be...6 months - 1 year exp
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Recently my oncologist told me I wasn't in remission and honestly all I could think about is what that means for my chance at any summer internships. I'm barely above a 3.0 and have no finance related work experience with a little over a year to graduate left. Anyone got some good...What was the low point of your career?
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<strong>Financial modeling</strong> is a skill that any investment banking analyst will have to master. Although the majority of investment banks and other financial firms now have formal training programs, many students and prospective finance professionals are choosing enroll in...Financial & Valuation Modeling Boot-Camp
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So I started buying some clothes for my SA stint and was wondering how to properly clean and care for my clothes specifically my suits, shirts, and slacks. I've read you're only suppose to dry clean your suits and pants a couple times a year so how would I got about caring for my...How to properly care for suits, slacks, and shirts
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Inspired by comments from this: http://www.wallstreetoasis.com/forums/basic-guide-ramping-up-on-a-company-with-public-information-part-1-of-3 Lets just jump in. <strong>Technology:</strong> In this space there are really two metrics that matter the most, sales growth and EPS...Beginners Guide to Valuation and Metrics By Sector
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http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-05-17/89-year-old-hunts-for-toilet-paper-as-shortages-crimp-venezuela.html [quote]<p> Encarnacion Rivas, an 89-year-old Venezuelan retiree, had to traipse around a half dozen stores in Caracas on her search for toilet paper as dollar shortages in South...Can't wipe your butt in this socialist paradise
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So I have been searching up on linkedin for fellow alumnus that are at the firms that I am interested in applying. However, most of them are connected with my co-workers that also went to the same school that I did. I am afraid that if I reach out to these people, the first thing they would do is...Networking through current co-worker?
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