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<a href="http://www.wallstreetoasis.com/blog/what-does-the-labor-participation-rate-say-about-our-society">Back on the topic of what the composition of the labor force says about our society</a>, the New York Times recently put out this <a...Grandpa And Grandma Are Taking Our Jobs.
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I am working in Oil and gas Technical side which is usually 8 to 5 job, able to put average 2-3 hours on weekdays and some 10 hours on weekend for CFA Level 1 preparation. Since, I am aiming ER or PE in oil and gas sector. I am thinking of doing Premium Corporate Valuation and Financial...WALL Street Prep Course with CFA
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New grad working in finance in downtown Boston. Have an opportunity to live in Malden with a few people I know. The commute is probably around 30 minutes; rent is very reasonable. What do you guys think about Malden, is it too suburban for someone my...Working in Boston - Live in Malden?
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Hi all, Mind sharing with me what would be the best way to learn financial modeling. Currently, I have minimal exposure as I'm working in the Capital Markets side. Am planning to beef up my skills. In terms of basic financial modeling (Basic linkage of 3 Financial Statements), I am...How to beef up Financial Modeling skills
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<em>This is a guest post/syndication from <a href="http://twitter.com/#!/tropicalmba">Dan Andrews</a> of <a href="http://www.tropicalmba.com/">tropicalmba.com</a> - an entrepreneur who I have a lot of respect for and have a learned a ton from over...Could Rencouncing US Citizenship Become Business as Usual?
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Hey everyone I'm trying to decide between two jobs that are mediocre in most of your eyes I'm sure but I'm hoping to get some valuable feedback. I'm currently a legal analyst at a boutique derivatives/securities law firm that pays below average (hourly + OT which comes out to...Dilemma deciding between two jobs
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Hello, I am currently an undergrad and always had some problems with LinkedIn. I see it, for undergrads, as a way to show off more than anything else. However, a lot of people told me it could help you to get a job or make good impressions. In my situation, I will be doing an internship in...Is LinkedIn that useful?
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Okay guys, I just finished my sophomore year and am now doing an internship with a firm that lends to small businesses. However, next summer I'm trying to score something on the West Coast, particularly San Diego or Orange County. Can you give me more info of places that recruit juniors and...West Coast Summer Internships
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Hi WSO, I need some help decided on which direction I should go with my job search/ Career. I am interested in pursing a career in ibanking or consulting. I go to Queens College (CUNY), a complete non target in these fields, and I will be graduating in 2013. I dont have any relevant work experience...Need Career Advice from Non-Target
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So the end result of dropping cold-emails over the last month has netted me a few lunches in the coming days/weeks. Alumni sympathy FTW. I'm looking for some advice on what topics I should be prepared to talk about or what I can read up on now in order to be up to speed or have some...Meeting with bankers soon, seeking advice
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I'm currently looking for a live class/course that covers the fundamentals of derivatives, but not in a college-class format. I've been poking around on google for a while now, and was wondering if anyone could point me in a better direction, or possibly recommend a good...Fundamentals of Derivatives: Live Class Help
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Brady, this one's for you... HBS just posted its application online for the prospective class of...HBS Application Posted
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<strong>Josh Rosenbaum</strong>, Managing Director at UBS and co-author of one of the most widely read and respected books on Valuation -- <a...WSO Conference 2012: Author Josh Rosenbaum Confirmed as a Speaker
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Does anyone have a sample Due Diligence Data Room List they would be willing to share? Looking for either an Excel or Word file detailing all of the docs that should be requested. Thanks in...Sample Data Room List
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Plus make sure to see my post <a href="http://www.wallstreetoasis.com/blog/how-i-got-a-770-on-the-gmat-with-minimal-effort-while-working-banking-hours%E2%80%A6">How I got a 770 on the GMAT with minimal effort while working banking... phantombanker's GMAT Study Guide |
A week or two ago there was an article written about how your weight might inversely effect you during the hiring process. During the conversation I dropped some personal information about me losing 130 (now 135 pounds). I was PM’d by somebody asking me to tell my story. Well I have some free... How finance saved and gave me a life |
<em>Mod (Andy) note: </em><a href="http://www.wallstreetoasis.com/blog/phantombankers-gmat-study-guide">Here is the link to his study guide</a>
Background: I recently took the GMAT and scored a 770 on my first and only try. Long story short, I studied and took... How I got a 770 on the GMAT with minimal effort while working banking hours… |
Hey guys, it’s been some time since I posted regularly on this site. That’s what happens when you start working in finance; you don’t have any time. So why am I posting? It’s because I am seeing an injustice being done to a lot of military guys (and gals) who are discovering they want to... To all Military who want to work in IB/PE/Consulting |
There was much wailing and gnashing of teeth at the close on Friday over the perceived lack of performance in the Facebook IPO. The stock priced at $38, opened at $42.50 (after a few hiccups at the NASDORK), and closed at exactly $38 after an effort by the syndicate members akin to the Spartans at... IPO Pricing 101 |
The Clear Admit Shop currently has <em>free b-school "snapshot" guides</em> <a href="http://clearadmit.shop.studylink.com/index.cfm?onsale=1">available for download here.</a>
The guides aren't terribly comprehensive, but can serve as a... Free B-School Guides! |
<a href="http://www.wallstreetoasis.com/blog/what-does-the-labor-participation-rate-say-about-our-society">Back on the topic of what the composition of the labor force says about our society</a>, the New York Times recently put out this <a... Grandpa And Grandma Are Taking Our Jobs |
There she is again: Diane Sawyer, the primary ABC evening news anchor, with another installment in their interminable series of reports on imports and employment in America. I could just strangle her.
One week their (alleged) reporters go to people’s houses and look at everything the occupants... Sawyer’s Syndrome: The ABCs of Trade and Employment |
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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 Campus Representative Program |
<strong>End of day update: </strong>
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<li>Close: 38.23 +0.23 (0.61%) and holding stable in after hours trading.</li>
<li>Open: 42.05</li>
<li>High: 45.00</li>
<li>Low: 38.00 </li>
<li>Volume:... Volume of FB Shares Traded today? |
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