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Good networking examples
I am pretty sure I've seen some threads about cringe networking experiences users had, but I've never seen a thread on good examples. Everyone is agreed on the notion that networking can sometimes be your way in to the industry, so I would love to hear some of your good examples and if that led to...
What to do to impress while networking from middle office?
I am trying to lateral from a middle office-like role and am weighing options about how to maximize impact while networking, and also show my competence and ability for the job. I was thinking of building an LBO and M&A merger model from scratch and using that, though I wasn't sure if that would be...
Importance of Networking/Connections
How beneficial is it to have a connection to help in the 2020 investment banking recruitment process? For JP Morgan or Goldman Sachs, how helpful is it having an analyst, associate, VP, MD push for you? Is it essential and does it really help or will HR stop any of that?
How do I be confident without being cocky?
At a recent networking event, many of the people that I was talking with gave me the impression that I was being cocky. How do I project confidence at the same time without being an ass? I know its probably second nature to some of y'all so I'd love some insights on how to do this.
Can Latest Cloud Applications Really Benefits Business?
Most of the businesses today need to move to cloud applications, which are software programs where cloud-based and local components cooperate. Really these applications benefit our business?
Network in different country
Hi all, So I have a network at two BBs , specifically a VP-level person at each place who I know will vouch for me if I ask. Thing is, they both work in offices abroad, and I am looking to intern in NYC . Any idea how helpful recommendations of this kind generally are? Thanks!
Networking through Email
Hello, I'm a sophomore at a non target school in NYC and am currently recruiting for 2020 IB internships. Recently, I got to talking with my neighbor, who's brother happens to be an Executive Director at a BB . I've asked him if he could me introduce to his brother and he gave me his email and asked...
Is it appropriate to ask someone out for coffee during weekend?
Hi everyone, asking someone out for coffee is kind of alien to me so I'm looking forward to your advice! I've been thinking to ask some connects (analyst/associate) on the street out for coffee this weekend, aiming to consolidate the connection for future full-time positions. My college is in a...
How to make a really positive impression on colleagues first day of internship?
Hi all, I am completing an investment banking summer internship next summer. Just wanted to start a discussion on how to create the very best first impression when meeting MD's etc. for the first time.
How important is networking in the UK (London)?
I’ve read a lot in the forum about networking - in fact there’s even a networking guide I can buy. However, WSO is quite a US-focused website so I assume networking is a big deal for New York IB’s. I’m a student at a target uni (think UCL, Warwick, Imperial, LSE) for BB investment banks in...
Networking Just to Network
Was wondering if people who have offers for next summer or are going into FT still network regularly during the school year? If so, what do you look to get out of it and how do you approach just networking to network.
Networking Fail
Hey Guys, I just went to a networking event yesterday and I failed to connect with anyone in a meaningful way. I just pretty much had some small talk with other people then we went our own way. I felt like i hard a hard time being interesting enough to make people want to stay. I noticed once or...
Breaking Into Wall Street Less than A Year Out OF College
I graduated from Northeastern University this May (2018). I was a finance major with a 3.36 GPA. I have one internship that was a BO position at BBH and am currently working as a trading assistant (middle office). I'am looking to break into wall street (preferably an analyst role at an BB) even...
Rate my Cold Email Template
What do you think about this email template for alumni's. "Hello Mr. Name, I hope that this email finds you well. My name is [Full Name] and I am a sophomore a [Target University]. At school, I am involved in the Equity Society learning about DCF and fundamental analysis, which has led me to develop...
Specifics about Applying to Internships
During an introductory seminar held in Paris that aimed to provide an overview of the whole London BB internship application landscape, hosted by a company specializing in helping its clients (typically undergraduate business school students) secure internship positions in BB IBD FO and in...
Freshman at target (but not in business school), how do I make it in IB?
I am an incoming freshman at a target. However, I am not in the business school but have already made plans to attempt to do an internal transfer. I have a goal, as cliche as it might sound, to land a job at BB upon graduation. What advice do you guys have for me when it comes to networking with...
Networking as a woman - my experience and questions
I started a throwaway account as I feel that this is quite a sensitive topic. I’ve been networking heavily since my final year in university. I’m now almost 2 years into my first job in finance. It’s always been easy for me to get the attention of an M.D. from a well-known bank. I was not...
How should an undergrad student maintain connections?
I am an incoming freshman at a top 25 school. I had multiple people help me with my college decision over the month of April and now have ended up with a few contacts that could be really useful down the road. 1st connection is a VP at a BB who linked me up with the other two that I am going to...
What are the best social clubs in New York, SF, Boston and LA for networking?
Looking to join social clubs in big cities, such as New York, SF, Boston and LA for networking purposes. Any advice?
Powerful Network - Unsure What to Ask, IB vs ER
I'm facing a dilemma on whether I should ask my network to put me in touch with someone for investment banking or equity research. I recently, through serendipity, was able to intern for a year at a very respectable and prominent investment firm in its sector (L/S HF + PE , ~$10B AUM). Think like...
Any success with cold emailing to secure internships/work experience? (Europe)
I am a first year undergrad at a target university in the UK and understand that cold emailing is very common in the US. I was wondering if cold emailing people at BB's/Boutiques regarding internship/work experience opportunities in London or Europe in general is just as acceptable? If so, has...
Bad networking experience - MD/Partner - coffee chat - went wrong?
So, I feel pretty bad about a coffee chat networking experience I had with an MD/Partner at a BB . I was connected through a friend and met this person at their office. I went in with the mindset just to introduce myself/why interested/ get to know the person - not trying to just ask for a referral...
Can a recently retired MD or Head help you with recruiting?
Appreciate anyone's thoughts. Say if you have a connection with a retired MD or Head at a firm you really like - would it help reaching out to them, would they still be able to help with the recruiting process? Do you think they would even want to talk or is it just wasting their time? Thanks
Keeping in touch with bankers over senior year/winter break
Hey all, I'm a senior student at a target school; over the last summer, I worked at a BB in their Investment Banking Division, and I have since accepted an offer to join full-time after I graduate this spring. While I got fairly close with some of the FT bankers in my group while I was there over...
Info interview: "I rec. connecting with others in your network"
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Asking an MD for an Informational Interview
Hey everyone, So at a recent information session, I had a conversation with an MD that went pretty well and ended with me getting his contact information. I am about to follow up and I want to know if he is too senior for me to be asking for an informational interview with? I am an undergradute BTW.
Capital IQ - Recruiting
Work at small bank and wondering, can you use Capital IQ to find banker's phone numbers and emails? I'm considering lateraling to a larger firm in a few months after my internship is over.
Using your company's database to network with other employees
I have 2 years left of school, at a MAC school, so non target. I currently work at a BB wealth management branch in the city where I go to school. On our company's intranet I can see names of people who work at the large offices (New York, Chicago, etc..), and I was wondering if it would be wrong of...
MD offers Help, what to do next
Build connection with global head at BB . Had informational interview with him, went pretty well, he even offered internship at his firm (NY or HK office)...(I was shocked that time since it was my first informational interview and I didn't mean to ask for an summer internship ) After this meeting ,...
How to NOT Attend a Company Networking Session
** Disclaimer ** This is based on a true story It started as an average day. I was waiting for this networking event for almost two months ever since I was invited to attend. And it was today! Everything was ready: resume updated and printed, schoolwork put aside, etc. The only thing that was...
Recruiting for a Specific Coverage Group
First post in the jungle, so I hope I don't come out smelling like shit. I'm currently a rising junior interning for a boutique tech investment bank, and I've started to do some networking, but I've mainly focused on reaching out to people in the tech groups. I'd prefer to be in a tech coverage...
Next steps to networking?
For effective networking, what would the next steps be after getting an initial phone call with an alumni? Going into SA recruiting next summer so started reaching out to people in the industry. Conversations have been pretty solid, but most of it is about their background. What is the next step?
How to introduce yourself at a networking event?
So I will be attending the JPMorgan BA Early Advantage program on site tomorrow and I am wondering, when I start conversations/introduce myself, do I have to go into that professional realm or can I ask more candid questions (ie. sport interests/travelling)? Of course, I would ask some more...
Tennis vs golf?
Hi! I´m thinking of picking up/ learning golf or tennis, I have time to learn only one. Which could be more beneficial for me in finance, does it even matter? Which is bigger at Wall Street? I saw a BI article about the tennis players of finance and there were some heavy hitters (i.e Ackman and...
Head of IBD Networking Questions
I'm a sophomore at NYU and I decided to cold email the head of IB at an elite boutique (Laz/EvR) for a informational interview after reading about him in a magazine. Somehow got through and set up a call with the assistant and when it came time to talk I had the questions i had used with other...
Need help...Given contact information of HR from a MD.
Hi Monkeys, Need some advice on what should I do. I this past summer have been networking extensively. Contacting anybody who is in the industry (analysts, associates, VPs', MDs) Recently I contacted via LinkedIn a MD. The message went along the lines of want to hear your experiences and would love...
Conferences to network with HNW Investors
Just wondering what are some other conferences that attract HNW investors. I know Libertarian/Conspiracy guys have a lot of money and love investing in resource stocks. Any other places? Thanks
Networking with Alumni, Question
Here's a little background: I am a rising junior at a non-target, interning at a Boutique NOT in NYC . I have started to cold-email alumni based in NYC and a few have responded to my requests for informational phone calls. I have one set up tomorrow afternoon. Here's the deal: I am going to be...
networking - Invited into office
Hey everyone, I'm a rising junior at a semi-target/non-target school. I have done some light networking and plan to continue into this summer. I talked to an IBD MD at a top firm ( JPM /MS/ GS ) over the phone, and he invited me into the office to meet him this summer, and some of his colleagues. Is...
Advice / Tips On Preparing For FT Fixed Income / Equity Sales (S&T) Recruitment Over Summer
Didn't manage to land an SA gig in S&T ... Gonna bust my ass in preparing for the FT round over summer. I understand that it's a lot more difficult to land an FT gig with no prior experience, but I won't let these statistics stop me from trying. Could any insiders shed some light on how I should...
Networking Topics? What do you talk about?
I realized that in my informational interviews, I've been sometimes stumped because: 1) I don't know enough about investment banking or related terminologies to carry a full conversation with a few year analyst or associate 2) Can't seem to detect their interests that I can spark up and small talk...
Coming back to a director met during holidays
Hello, I am doing an internship in a BB bank (Tier-2) in London until September 2015 (I started in october 2014). It is a "project management role", nothing to do with IB or so. I chose it with the hope to make a lateral move to the front office. I am a non native English speaker so I found it good...
Networking - Coming back to a director met on holidays
Hello, I am doing an internship in a BB bank (Tier-2) in London until September 2015 (I started in october 2014). It is a "project management role", nothing to do with IB or so. I chose it with the hope to make a lateral move to the front office. I am a non native English speaker so I found it good...
Who is still Recruiting for FT 2015?
Hi everyone,
Didn't get selected for on-campus interview; should I still go to office visit day?
The interview list results for my target school came out yesterday and I didn't get one of the BB 's that I also happened to be invited to an office visit for (think like a mini S&T day on the job type thing for kids from my school only). The visit is schedule for next week. Do I still go and try to...
Got their Business card. What now?
About 3 weeks ago, my dad took me to a meeting he had with a BB bank. It was a very casual meeting, so I ended up talking to a couple of the bankers in the meeting most of the time. At the end I mentioned that I was thinking of applying to a sophomore internship at their bank, they said they would...
Best course of action?
Lets say you are having a quick informational interview with someone and the guy starts to rip into you. He starts talking about how you have no chance, should just give up and laughs at your back ground and tell you what a crap applicant you are...., what would you do?
What is the most efficient way to network if I'm an Ivy Leaguer trying to get into IB in Los Angeles?
I grew up in LA and am interning in Century City right now. I've sent the analysts in the region emails asking if we can just chat over the phone or grab coffee whenever they're free. By this fall, I'll only have one small boutique experience on my resume, so I know that I need to take this...
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Is it worth applying?
I am in my second year at a non target in UK doing a STEM subject. Some parts of the course are going extremely well but others are going really really bad (everything is compulsory). This problem should be rectified next year as we choose our options. If anything short of a miracle happens, I will...
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