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I just saw this commercial, which was cringe inducing. It's embarrassing that there are people out there who actually like this commercial. Not trying to be a cold-hearted bastard, but what exactly is the guy trying to accomplish with this? Bro, the relationship did not work out. Nothing...Google chrome's disaster of a commercial
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So lately I've suffered from an unprecedented urgency to beat the shit out of people at work. Though, not in a violent way. I'm not angry or anything I just want to beat someone up because I don't like the way their mug looks. I finally gave in and whispered to an analyst as I walked...Beating up your analyst
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I have a lateral interview for an A&D group and was wondering if someone could point me in the direction of some industry primers or materials? I know nothing about the space and need to get up to speed quickly. Also, what's a good reason for why...Aerospace and defense
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Some friends of mine have advocated that "if you want to be a consultant do it anywhere but in NYC". I can understand that if you get paid the same where eer you are why not live in a cheaper lower tax area ( Atlanta Texas Chicago.. Anywhere but NYC basically lol ) but I've been...Consulting in NYC
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Hi, I just finished my freshman year at college working in engineering. But the math and sciences are getting rather boring and econ and finance looks much more appealing to me. I have been considering a dual degree with engineering and business but I feel like my already lackluster GPA (3.25...Current Freshman Thinking about Switching to Business
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Happy to answer any questions about anything related to banking for SA's and FT's that start this...1st Yr Banking Analyst Open for Questions
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Many people on this board are familiar with the troubles that Chinese reverse merger companies have been having lately. Starting with Sino- Forest, a number of Chinese companies have come under scrutiny for fraudulent accounting practices. In turn, these revelations have inspired a series of Class...Chinese reverse merger companies
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At the P.E. firm I work at, my supervising MD and analysts are only at the office for roughly 10 - 11 hours a day. It depends on the day. I am there that entire time. At the end of the day I am consistently getting some due diligence, rough draft modeling and papers to write up for the next day...How much face time do you put in for your firm relative to how long you work?
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I'm gonna start off by talking about myself a little bit. I'm 16 years old and I'm a junior in a high school in the suburbs surrounding NYC (Long Island). I come from a working class family where we get by, but things can get pretty tight at times. I really have a strong interest...16 year old Hedge Fund Manager
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We are looking to add several Resume Reviewers to the WSO Resume Review team. <strong>Requirements:</strong> <li>MUST have at least 2 years of professional experience in Investment Banking (ideal), Private Equity, Hedge Funds, Trading, Consulting,...Join the WSO Resume Review Team
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I've been bombarded lately by people asking me if I feel fulfilled with my job in finance, or how it helps the general public... trying to compare what I "give back" to what a doctor provides to society. When my answer is "well, nothing really," they want to ask how I can...Do You Care About Your "Value Add" to Society?
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Chicago Booth vs Michigan Ross? Is it even...Chicago vs Michigan
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I am a first year analyst at a boutique in SF and attending my first industry conference next week with the MD. The MD is a panelist and will be busy before the event, during the "networking session'....So, I do not know any attendees and being my first event I am a little nervous - any...Industry Event.....
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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 |
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 |
<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… |
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 |
Hey Guys,
Been using this site for a while now and figured it would be beneficial for me to give back a bit. For starters, I thought I would detail my experiences using linkedin and cold emails to land a summer offer.
Coming from a semi-target undergrad b-school, I had my hands full.... How I used LinkedIn to get Interviews and Land Offers |
<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 |
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! |
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 |
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 Campus Representative Program |
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What's your favorite Finance-related movie?
American Psycho
19%
A Good Year
1%
Barbarians at the Gate
2%
Boiler Room
5%
Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room
3%
Glengarry Glen Ross
1%
Harold and Kumar
6%
Inside Job
3%
Margin Call
16%
Other People's Money
0%
Pursuit of Happyness
7%
Rogue Trader
1%
The Family Man
2%
The Game
2%
Stocks and Blondes
1%
Trading Places
6%
Wall Street
24%
Wall Street 2
3%
Total votes: 464
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