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M&I vs WSO Guides

Art of War's picture
(Monkey, 34
 
Points)
 on 1/16/13 at 1:07pm

I checked out both - WSO's new version is more comprehensive that the older version, but M&I is just nuts. M&I has a lot more questions and covers a pretty wide spectrum of materials. So my question is - is WSO not sufficient or is M&I going overboard?

BankonBanking.com Gone?

Dreamgazing's picture
(Baboon, 162
 
Points)
 on 11/6/12 at 12:38am

So after reading a lot of stuff this summer, I found bankonbanking.com. The guy who ran the site actually gave a lot of helpful tips on WSO as well.

But I found that his posts on his websites filled some unanswered topics that are not on M&I. They are also more in depth than the advice given on WSO for some other topics.

Anybody know where the site went? I know it went inactive after a year or two, but it was still online until i checked today...

Really hoping to at least save some of the helpful advice on there. Anyone saved any of it?

Coverage group guides/resources

BuyersRemorse's picture
IB
(Baboon, 140
 
Points)
 on 10/25/12 at 5:06pm

Hi all,

Curious to know if anyone can recommend any books/websites/resources etc... that focus on specific coverage groups in general, and TMT in particular. Suggestions would be appreciated.

Cheers,
BR

Mergers and Inquistions IB Interview 101 Guide - Link?

placid8's picture
IB
(Monkey, 38
 
Points)
 on 9/27/12 at 11:35am

Can someone send the link to the page where you can buy the M&I 101 guide that is oft-discussed here? I didn't see on the site. I'm assuming this is different from the BIWS guide (which is advertised on the M&I site). Thanks!

Thoughts on the new M&I Investment Banking Interview Guide 3.0

A Fellow Linguist's picture
 
Points)
 on 8/16/12 at 9:49pm
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Hey monkeys,

I'm sure some of you have seen the new investment banking interview guide (version 3.0) that M&I released last week. It's currently on sale for 30% off, and I'm considering purchasing it (even though I have already purchased the WSO and Vault guides).

I was hoping to hear some thoughts from anybody who has already purchased this guide, plans on purchasing this guide, or has used an M&I guide in the past.

What do you guys think? Is it a worthy investment for a student rapidly approaching recruiting season?

Thank you for any thoughts.

How To Follow The Markets Like A Pro – For Free!

anaxi's picture
(Orangutan, 318
 
Points)
 on 6/19/12 at 12:30pm
bloombergterminal

So you are fascinated by the financial markets and maybe even interested in trading? Great, but access to information doesn't come cheap and can be a real differentiator. After all, how can you possibly get an edge on what is going on if you don't even have a fraction of the information at your disposal that market professionals have without paying a pretty penny?

Ten or Fifteen years ago it would have been nearly impossible to come even close to replicating what big firms have access to when it comes to data and information. These days, you still can't get there, but you can arguably get three quarters there in terms of what the fundamental managers are looking at.

I will go into detail below. Let me know if you have any cool free resources or tricks to getting useful market information.

Phantombanker Book Review: WSO Business School Bible

phantombanker's picture
(Gorilla, 588
 
Points)
 on 5/31/12 at 10:00pm
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So, I recently got the WSO Business School Bible, and after making it through the 520-page book this week, I am honestly surprised to say how good it was. I have never used any of the WSO guides (mainly because they did not exist when I was doing banking interviews), but I can say that this one is good and definitely got me in the right state of mind to start the next phase of the b-school application process (which, if you read my last post, kicked off late last week: http://www.wallstreetoasis.com/blog/b-school-appli...).

So without further ado, here is my review of the WSO Business School Bible:

Best Behavioral Interview Guide?

theBEEGEES's picture
 
Points)
 on 9/29/11 at 10:42pm

I have a first round interview coming up soon that I'm nearly certain is going to be 100% behavioral. There are a lot of interview guides out there but I was wondering if anyone found one specific behavioral interview guide particularly helpful.

Thanks!

Did any of you buy the Networking Guide?

ToughStreet's picture
 
Points)
 on 7/14/11 at 11:24pm

Does it tell you stuff like good things to email? Cold calling tips, cold emailing, things like that?

Anyone bought it? Is it worth the money

Trying to find a Specific I-Banking Guide... Help Please!

gibbons_'s picture
 
Points)
 on 6/6/11 at 3:53pm

Hey monkeys,

Hoping someone could help me out here with a link.

There was a free guide to IB that I read approximately 2 years ago. Trying to find it again because I remember it distinguished specifics between arms of IB really well. 20+ google searches later and have nothing to show for it!

Here's what I remember:

- The author wrote it for his younger brother who was thinking about IB but had no idea what it really was. Language was brutally honest layman terms.
- Plain looking .pdf document. Black text on white background. No fancy pictures or charts. Just straight-up text.
- I believe it also had interview tips and 'day-in-the-life of X' sections. But the key section of the guide that I remember was distinguishing between M&A, S&T, research, etc.

Series 79 free study guide

Trnr13's picture
(Monkey, 31
 
Points)
 on 3/23/11 at 7:14am

I have a very detailed outline that I'm going to make available to the forum. Either through a editable gdoc or through a personal wiki. Frankly, we all spend way too much time studying / preparing for the exact same things.

I'm hoping that a few people will taking it upon themselves to improve upon this outline as they study.

I'll post the links later today (whichever route I decide). Email me for edit permission.

Before Raj attacks WSO and Patrick...

HSdaydreamer's picture
(Monkey, 65
 
Points)
 on 2/9/11 at 8:29am

http://www.wallstreetoasis.com/guide/wso-internshi...

On the web page for the internship guide, it says: "You’ve already gotten the internship. Why not spend $9.99 to make sure you can make the most of it? This guide will help you learn what you need to do to get that full-time offer, and have a great time doing it!" when *i think* it should say $19.99.

Nothing too big, just pointing it out.

Gekko's Guidance (10 Rules to Interviewing) - Part 1 of ?

Gekko21's picture
(Neanderthal, 2,672
 
Points)
 on 11/1/12 at 7:30am
Professor Gekko

Mod note (Andy): "Blast from the past - Best of WSO" - while Eddie is away this month in his place we'll be posting up some of the most popular posts from the past. This was originally posted on 12/07/10

Since everyone else seems to be jumping on the band wagon, I thought it was about time Gekko started posting a few blog topics. Considering it’s about that time of year, I figured a post about “Gekko’s Guide to interviewing” would be helpful to all the new monkeys out there looking for their first internships.

Rule #1-Relax

Best book for the mechanics of the trade?

trazer985's picture
ST
(King Kong, 1,745
 
Points)
 on 12/6/10 at 6:35am

Anyone know a good resource/book for learning what exactly happens when you trade something? (the order goes to, when the money changes hands etc).

WSO Networking Guide... any good?

jmdude's picture
ST
(Orangutan, 301
 
Points)
 on 10/29/10 at 5:27am

I'm seriously thinking about buying the WSO networking guide. Has anyone bought it? Who is it aimed for? Worth the 20$?

Thanks

Are the Wall Street Oasis guides good?

zzxz12's picture
(Monkey, 54
 
Points)
 on 10/12/10 at 7:35pm

Specifically, behavioral and technical guides. Total of $50.

MOD: Tech Guide Assistance

PIE's picture
IB
 
Points)
 on 10/10/10 at 9:51pm

I just purchased the tech guide for WSO however I found out that my method of payment through paypal is in the form of an echeck and will take 3-5 days which i dont have.

Is there any way I can get sent a copy in advance as I would really appreciate having it in time.

In addition, I would appreciate any individuals on the forum that could help me out.

I can provide copies of the receipt etc.

Thanks

Vault guide to IB

NA's picture
IB
(Baboon, 119
 
Points)
 on 3/18/10 at 8:28am

anyone have it?

Best bschool admissions guide

jjk's picture
O
(Monkey, 45
 
Points)
 on 8/25/09 at 3:23am

Just wondering which guide provides the best information on the top schools, their strengths and weaknesses, and what it takes to get into them. I'm considering Alex Chu's MBA Field Guide, Stacy Blackman's MBA Application Roadmap, and Richard Montauk's How to Get Into the Top MBA Programs.

Yes, I used the search and was not able to find anything.

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Practitioner’s Guide to IB, M&A and Corporate Finance - Scoopbooks

lui's picture
IB
(Orangutan, 268
 
Points)
 on 3/28/09 at 11:21pm

Hi guys,

Has anyone out there bought / read this ScoopBooks "The Practitioner’s Guide to Investment Banking, Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate Finance"?
http://www.scoopbooks.com/ourbooks_2.php

Is it worth the money?

Just asking because I was thinking in buying it just to have as reference book...

Any input is very appreciated.
Cheers.

Intro Guide to Trading

Millhouse's picture
O
(Orangutan, 290
 
Points)
 on 3/21/09 at 1:06am

I was just wondering if anyone knew a guide that teaches basic strategies of trading. I just want to "try" some trades to see how I do and feel. However, I don't want to go in blindly. Yes, I know I should do research first but does anyone know a good and comprehensive guide? Thanks.

New WSO Behavioral/Fit Guide Released!

WallStreetOasis.com's picture
EN
(Human, 12,067
 
Points)
 on 1/21/09 at 9:48pm

Buy Now

In response to the popularity of the WallStreetOasis.com Technical interview guide, it is our pleasure to present the official WallStreetOasis.com Behavioral Interview Guide! Our guide is different than all the rest because of the sample responses. Nearly every question contained in the guide has a real world, sample response to give you an idea of what an interviewer is looking to hear in an interview. And it's MUCH cheaper than the competition: $9. You can read below for more information. We will also be releasing a Firm Guide briefly profiling some of the top banks in the next few days so stay tuned!

Buy Now

WSO Behavioral Interview Guide

This 40+ page guide is a compilation of almost 100 of the most common behavioral / fit questions encountered in Wall Street interviews with detailed advice and examples. This guide was created to provide prospective financiers a quick review for a fraction of the price of other interview guides. This is an electronic pdf so you get everything immediately and can start studying right away.

Fit questions are part of almost every finance interview. There are certain questions you can always expect to get but often candidates are unsure of how to best approach them. In this guide not only do we give you specific guidance but we even provide examples. In this difficult market and competitive industry it is important to gain any edge you can. If you put in the time to review, this guide will give you that edge.

We've priced the Behavioral Guide so low because WSO is a community where information has always been free to our members. While $9 is not free, we think you'll agree (if you do your research on other guides) that it is an incredible deal for such an extensive compilation of fit questions, advice and samples that other guides may not provide.

Types of questions that are included in this guide:

  1. The One Question You WILL Get In Your Interview
  2. Industry
  3. About You
  4. Situational
  5. Tricky
  6. Other

Good luck and please let us know if you have any suggestions for improving the Behavioral Guide by sending an e-mail to [email protected].

WSO Technical Interview Guide Released!

WallStreetOasis.com's picture
EN
(Human, 12,067
 
Points)
 on 1/5/09 at 5:31pm

Buy Now

For those of you that haven't noticed, a few days ago we released the WSO Technical Interview Guide. We think this guide is a great way to prepare for the technical questions that will be thrown at you this interview season. Best of all it's MUCH cheaper than the competition: $9. You can read below for more information. We will also be releasing a Fit Interview Guide within the next few weeks so stay tuned.

Buy Now

WSO Technical Interview Guide
This 30+ page guide is a compilation of the most common technical questions encountered in Wall Street interviews. This guide was created to provide prospective financiers a quick review for a fraction of the price of other interview guides. This is an electronic pdf so you get everything immediately and can start studying right away.

Technical questions are part of almost every finance interview. While the level of difficulty of these questions vary from firm to firm, you will undoubtedly be quizzed on technical questions in at least one of the rounds. Detailed and accurate responses will more likely “wow” your interviewer and help you land the job.

We've priced the Technical Guide so low because WSO is a community where information has always been free to our members. While $9 is not free, I think you'll agree (if you do your research on other guides) that it is an incredible deal for such an extensive compilation of technical questions and advice.

Good luck and please let us know if you have any suggestions for improving the Technical Guide by sending an e-mail to [email protected].

Types of questions that are included in this guide:

  1. Accounting, Finance and Valuation
  2. Stocks
  3. Bonds and Interest Rates
  4. Currencies
  5. Options and Derivatives
  6. Mergers and Acquisitions
  7. brainteasers
  8. and Other

Testimonials:

"Just got the new technical guide. By far much better than vault. Very detailed (80+ pages) with charts, graphs, etc. I'll be reading this at least once this summer in prepping for fall interviews. For $20 this is definitely the best deal out there." - banker88

"Just bought the guide, and I can say that it really goes into a lot of detail to introduce and expand on certain concepts." - Sisak

"I bought the Vault guide and there is a lot of fluff, this guide is straight to the point. Question, explanation, sample response. It was amazing. Going into my interviews and superdays, I almost never got a single question that I hadn't seen before, or wasn't able to work my way through." - Scott M.

“The new Wall Street Oasis Technical Guide provides questions and easy to understand answers for all the questions I typically ask when interviewing a candidate. The additional questions expand the guide, and the new charts are an added bonus for easily remembering the crucial concepts. If a student really knows all the questions in this guide, they are sure to nail the technical section of their interview.” -Vice President, Goldman Sachs, Sales and Trading

"I bought it as well! Pretty awesome simple format...walks you through the answers and then gives you an example of what exactly what to say in an interview. Breaks it down from beginner to intermediate to advanced questions for Banking and S&T." - slkyswtbllr05

"I'd like to thank you - I just bought the interview guide and it's absolutely amazing." - Goon

"The book is fantastic! It's got the questions and answers that you need to know. It also has a very easy to use format..." - Kaba Modern

"Thumbs up on technical interview guide. It was definitely helpful." - Jamie Dimon (WSO username, not the actual Jamie Dimon)

“This guide is a great resource for anyone going into finance interviews. The questions in this guide helped me successfully land the full-time job I have today! I can honestly say after preparing the questions in this guide I almost never received a question I hadn’t seen before or wasn’t ready to answer due to the suggestions the WSO guide provided.” –1st Year Analyst, Goldman Sachs, Sales and Trading

"Just got the technical guide today. Nice breakdown of beginner/intermediate/advanced questions depending on your background." - Mez

"I didn't read Wall Street Oasis Technical and Behavioral Interview guides until after my first year in my MBA program, and frankly they contained everything I had spent the last year learning to get a job on the Street. I highly recommend them to anyone preparing for an interview, finance or other. It's a heck of a lot cheaper than an MBA (not to mention faster and more to the point)." - MIT Sloan MBA, Class of 2009

"The technical guide is great. Detailed." - Fudbox

"I have found the guides to be very thorough and highly relevant for individuals looking to prepare for interviews and internships." - Junkbondswap

"I have purchased the Technical, Behavioral and Networking guides. All of them are great! I bought the Vault guides for $25 or $30 or whatever, but I think these guides are actually better." - NewIBHire27