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Hey again WSO,
I'm not sure many of you will remember me but I posted this thread (http://www.wallstreetoasis.com/forums/feels-like-i%E2%80%99m-writing-my-own-obituary%E2%80%A6) back in November '12. I can't even begin to believe it's been over 6 months.
Anyway as an... Time to get a job! - Daily Coldcall Log (and 7 month update from bad depression) | proxyaccount | 42 | 12 hours 53 min |
Hello, long time lurker first time poster.
With the exception of a M&I article and the whirlpool forums there doesn't appear to be a lot of online literature about IB in Australia. I'm a penultimate year student about to start apply for SA positions in Sydney and was curious about... IB in Australia | YoungHoe | 1 | 12 hours 55 min |
... Company Compensation: A.T. Kearney | 0 | 13 hours 11 min | |
I've been lurking around here for quite some time; I finally decided to sack up, join, and post.
My goal is to eventually find my way to MBB. I have done some extensive searches on the site and have never been able to get a solid answer on this in particular.
I graduated last year from... Next Steps to Land at MBB | squatz | 3 | 13 hours 15 min |
I have been travelling between New York and Boston for two years. In that time, I have mastered the Boston-New York commute. Do you want to know the best Manhattan SPG hotel in Summer? Sheraton Tribeca because of the rooftop platinum lounge and frequent upgrades to terraced rooms. Worst time to... Consulting Travel Perks’ Dollar Value | Ppandey | 3 | 13 hours 16 min |
just... don't get into IB, what have you resorted to? | jasper90 | 5 | 13 hours 30 min |
Are there any other programs, like Barclays bootcamp who haven't had the application deadline pass? ... programs like the Barclays Bootcamp | jasper90 | 1 | 13 hours 31 min |
... delete | jasper90 | 2 | 13 hours 32 min |
I got a first round interview coming up with AllianceBernstein for the Asset Allocation Associate Rotational Program. I've been prepping my fit questions and the basic allocation models I learned from my classes--efficient frontiers, risk, etc., but I'm nervous that I'll be asked... AllianceBernstein asset allocation | JenGoesBananas | 3 | 13 hours 33 min |
... delete | jasper90 | 8 | 13 hours 34 min |
... wrong forum | jasper90 | 4 | 13 hours 35 min |
Pros and cons of each?
Both seem like good programs but I'm a Georgia Resident so tuition for Georgia Tech would be about 20,000 compared to the 60,000 for Michigan.
I've been accepted to UMichigan's MFE program and have just submitted my GTech application. Is all that extra... Georgia Tech QCF vs University of Michigan's MFE | powerpsi | 4 | 13 hours 41 min |
... ignore | jasper90 | 2 | 13 hours 43 min |
Seeing these threads on WSO and the comments basically saying that the trading industry is contradicting, and will be pretty much "nowhere" in ten years time (compared to other industries) with these kind of regulations I am getting more and more unsure if I really want to pursue a career... Is trading in fact "dead"? | thestockwalker | 99 | 13 hours 49 min |
dont do... Expected GPA dilemma | jasper90 | 7 | 13 hours 54 min |
longer... question | jasper90 | 7 | 13 hours 54 min |
Hey Everybody - if any of you are looking for a quality GMAT preparation I'd encourage you to check out our partnership with Veritas Prep here because WSO members get 10% off: http://www.wallstreetoasis.com/veritas-gmat-prep-discount
For those of you thinking of an MBA with admissions... Ask Alex at MBA Apply | WallStreetOasis.com | 1057 | 13 hours 55 min |
What can an analyst with a CFA expect to make in median... What can an ANALYST expect to make in median salary? | dickenscharles741 | 19 | 13 hours 56 min |
Hi, I am working at a small regional M&A office and I am creating a database for all potential firms who have reached out to our office. I am using tons of VBA coding (granted a lot of code is online, I just have to make some tweaks) to make the database more effective and easier for the MDs ... How should I list this on my resume? | jasper90 | 5 | 13 hours 58 min |
Hi, the past few days I have been preparing my resume for FT recruiting in the fall. I have gotten some critiques from members via PMing and taken their advice on many parts of my resume. Of course, the more people who look at it and critique the better.
I had made a post about whether or not... *inserts something catchy* ....Please critique my resume | jasper90 | 12 | 13 hours 59 min |
... . | jasper90 | 0 | 14 hours 1 min |
Would like your opinions on which Bachelors degree do you guys feel has the most significance in business? Not just for ibanking, consulting, or marketing but im talking about more on a bigger scale.... what Bachelors degree has the most significance? | options_monkey | 29 | 14 hours 4 min |
Just like everyone else, I too want to land a job in a big firm in the future, but I need some advice at the moment about my study route.
Here is the situation, I'm working two bachelor degrees simultaneously, one in finance and one in engineering. The business degree is from an online... Undergrad Study Advice ? | Catalyst5 | 5 | 14 hours 6 min |
... Company Compensation: Bank of America Merrill Lynch | 0 | 14 hours 8 min | |
... Company Interview: Bank of America Merrill Lynch | 0 | 14 hours 15 min | |
Hey Everyone,
I'm redoing my resume to apply to consulting firms in Denver and Houston. I'd appreciate all the advice and criticisms you are willing to share. I'm specifically wondering:
1. Should I put on my SAT and GRE (SAT is 710 math 710 verbal and GRE is 96th percentile... Resume Review - Consulting Goal | Lerg | 5 | 14 hours 16 min |
Guys, just finished sophomore year at a semi-target. Interning at a very-well known boutique I-Bank in ER FIG after completing an internship at another I-Bank as a spring analyst. Got an email from a recruiter at Macquarie basically looking to hire me.
Anyone got any info on these guys? He... Macquarie Group - NYC Equity Research | Waymon3x6 | 10 | 14 hours 16 min |
Here you go:
<object width="450" height="234"><param name="movie" value="http://www.traileraddict.com/emd/75737"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><param name="wmode"... Wolf of Wall Street Trailer Drops | Edmundo Braverman | 48 | 14 hours 21 min |
Since someone started an MBA thread, I figure that I might as well start one for MSF/MFE/MiMs. I was wondering where people have heard back from. I'm in at Duke MMS, Wake MA and the Ohio State... Where are you in for MSF/MFE/MiMs? | futurectdoc | 258 | 14 hours 22 min |
... Company Review: Bank of America Merrill Lynch | 0 | 14 hours 30 min | |
So I've been thinking about looking into getting a part time internship at an AM firm at my college town during the fall semester to buff my resume up a little more for recruiting.
My schedule isn't too tough, and I'd probably be able to do around 20-30 hours a week if I include... Part Time AM Internship | StryfeDSP | 0 | 14 hours 36 min |
I have first read about this guy, Rob Rhinehart, in his blog around february. Basically he was then starting this "experiment" of not eating food. Based on his words, he researched every substance the body needs to survive, plus a few extras shown to be beneficial, and purchased all of... Soylent- the Future of food? | ibsee | 17 | 14 hours 43 min |
What's going on with all the Charlotte banks? McColl last week and now... Piper Jaffray acquires Edgeview | blackbriar | 7 | 14 hours 47 min |
Hey I was wondering if you guys could provide some feedback on my resume. I would like to note that I just finished my sophomore year in undergrad, and have transferred to a different University to finish my next two. I was unsure how to format a resume for a transfer student, so I was hoping the... Resume Review | ValueAdder68 | 10 | 15 hours 7 sec |
I'm a second year consultant at a smaller consulting shop that has recently been subjected to a large amount of turnover. My group started the year off with 8 people, and we were looking to hire another. In the past couple we lost two people, leaving us a very very lean six man group To make... Using High Employee Turnover as a Negotiation Tool? | glide9811 | 1 | 15 hours 5 min |
Hi
I will start my new job in September that required Monday to Thursday travel. Location is unknown. How big luggage should I get? Is 20" or 22" carry on enough? (No suit... Mo-Th travel, carry on luggage enough or bigger? | saintbiz | 8 | 15 hours 8 min |
Hey all,
I wanted to see what insights people had regarding office politics in different industries, namely IBD/finance vs. Consulting vs. F500. Why does it seem politics in consulting are a lot less than the other two?
Why does it also seem F500 positions suffer the most from office politics... Politics in the Business World | helpinghand | 3 | 15 hours 9 min |
Dear all,
I got past my second round interview for equity research associate position, and they have sent me an assignment to do. I was wondering if anyone had a dynamic 3 statement financial model that they would be so kind as to let me see.
I want to make sure that I am doing everything... 3 statement financial model template | afthomps | 46 | 15 hours 18 min |
Anybody know about this group? Do you mind reading the job description below and then letting me know what you think a first round SA interview for it will be like? I cant figure out if it will be case-interview/consulting oriented or regular ibanking technicals. THANKS... Morgan Stanley Firm Strategy & Execution (FSE) | nycIBD | 13 | 15 hours 19 min |
... Company Compensation: PNC Financial Services | 0 | 15 hours 23 min | |
... Company Compensation: Barclays Capital | 0 | 15 hours 58 min | |
As the summer approaches, I am taking preliminary measures to survive the 100-degree days in my little cubicle. By August my office space will turn into a hybrid between a sauna and a tanning studio due to the poor ventilation and cooling system in the building. Last year I simply ignored the... Surviving the Saharan Overheating at the Office | In-the-money | 5 | 16 hours 7 min |
I heard that wearing black suits weren't appropriate... I was told to go charcoal or navy blue... What do you guys think about this navy blue suit? is it too blue to wear to interviews?... What Color Suit is Appropriate for Investment Banking Interviews? | Steven07 | 8 | 16 hours 7 min |
I have tried the search option, but to no avail. I'm looking for a recent post. Can anyone post a link. Thank you for all your... What brands of dress shoes should I buy | bar none | 11 | 16 hours 12 min |
Help me out here, guys, because I'm running out of reasons not to buy ZNGA. I realize the company is basically a train wreck and has a plethora of problems, but at $3 a share the company is basically trading for cash (or slightly over that). They reported still having <a... Would You Buy ZNGA Here? | Edmundo Braverman | 30 | 16 hours 19 min |
Eating celery at my desk as an intern.. yay or nay? (I think people are looking around to see where the crunching is coming... Eating celery as an intern | peepstache | 19 | 16 hours 25 min |
Good... IB Associate out of MBA with no prior IB experience | jlh314 | 11 | 16 hours 35 min |
I've been in a investment focused role but would like to get closer to the bricks. Really don't care about money, more interested in feeling like I actually created something to built environment - legit ground-up development. None of my experience is in JV with developers or ground-up... REPE to development?? | welcome2nyc | 5 | 16 hours 35 min |
... * | peinvestor2012 | 11 | 16 hours 41 min |
I am a current high school junior and I am strongly considering the University of Miami for my undergraduate degree. (Also, which is a stronger choice at UM: Finance BSBA or Economics BSBA?) My first choice is Georgetown, but it is very hard to get into; Miami is a realistic option for me.... New Member - How's the banking field in Miami? | solo | 2 | 16 hours 44 min |
<em>”Look man, remember when there were no seatbelts? What happened then when you crashed?”
“My mother’s arm stopped me; I went through the windshield!”
“Exactly! And you got 39 stitches all over your head that made you look like a total badass all through third grade! And... Go See "The Internship!" | In The Flesh | 13 | 16 hours 53 min |
I go to a top 30 undergrad. I'm interested in working at a F500 company doing finance. What minor would be valuable with my Accounting major? I've been told to stay away from a Computer Science minor. Despite being familiar with the C++, Java, Python, etc. languages, I'm a bit... What minor would be valuable with an Accounting major? | mike50 | 6 | 16 hours 57 min |
Hello gyus, this is my first post, and i want to do a master in a couple of years. I am Greek and maybe it is early to start this conversation but i want to know which masters can really help in job seeking process. Thank u for your time... Which masters have good placement? | chartriantaf | 10 | 17 hours 23 min |
Hey guys, what do you think about this suit for an intern in London? Too informal, or is the colour... Intern suit | RichardPennybags | 12 | 17 hours 27 min |
Howdy all,
First off, thanks to ilikecreamcheese for creating this thing.
Thought it could be useful for some introductions here for networking/meetup/etc. purposes.
About me: I'm not a Denver resident (yet) - currently live in NYC and work in advisory/consulting for an almost Big 4... Introductions | moose46 | 3 | 17 hours 28 min |
... Company Interview: Nuveen Investments | 0 | 17 hours 31 min | |
Ok, the next iteration in our attempt to improve the WSO UI is here.
We have now made it so when you are replying to a comment, the comment box appear immediately below the comment you are replying to. Additionally, after you post a reply to a comment, your comment will have a small tab in... New WSO Reply & Comment Structure / System | WallStreetOasis.com | 23 | 17 hours 32 min |
We all have them. The friends that think everything is going to be okay, just because they went to a top 50 business school and have have a GPA above a 3.5. They will say things like "Employers aren't going to expect me to have relevant work experience. I have't even graduated... What Happens to Finance Grads That Don't Have Internships? | Hooked on LEAPS | 7 | 17 hours 33 min |
... - | WallStreetStandard | 0 | 17 hours 35 min |
Hi everyone,
I have received offers from the following institutions:
- Stockholm School of Economics - 2y Master in Finance & Accounting
- London School of Economics - MSc Accounting and Finance
- IE Business School - Master in Advanced Finance
Still pending, but an Interview is... Which one is better: LSE MSc Acc.&Fin. or LBS MSc Finance? | DarkwarriorSFN | 26 | 17 hours 52 min |
I just finished my freshman year at UT and I have been accepted as a transfer to Northwestern. Currently I'm studying Finance at McCombs but if I go to Northwestern I'll be studying economics/for the Kellogg Certificate.
Is it worth it for me to leave UT? I'm an out-of-state... Transfer from UT Austin to Northwestern? | tilt | 26 | 17 hours 53 min |
... Company Review: Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation | 0 | 17 hours 56 min | |
... Company Compensation: Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation | 0 | 17 hours 56 min | |
... Company Interview: Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation | 0 | 17 hours 59 min | |
I've supposedly had one unread PM since registering... but there's clearly no new messages there. Not a big deal but it is annoying, any way to fix... "1 unread message" | woodywoodford | 1 | 18 hours 12 min |
Is it possible to get sponsored for series 7 as an undergraduate intern? The company is indeed a member of FINRA. Was thinking of reaching out to one of the executives. Any advice or suggestions are greatly... Series 7 while on undergrad internship | mstearns11 | 1 | 18 hours 14 min |
Trying to decide between the two.
I'm pretty early in my career, currently in an investment management role I plan on staying in. I've already gotten my CFA.
Don't really need an MBA now - but given I'm in Chicago it's extremely convenient and don't think it... Kellogg PT vs Booth PT | investingman99 | 11 | 18 hours 16 min |
Does Deloitte S&O have a presence in Phoenix? If so, what are the main functional areas? Does the pay adjust for COL, or is it consistent across US offices? Would a location in Phoenix make a lateral hire / transition easier due to limited demand, or more difficult due to lack of positions? Any... Deloitte S&O Phoenix? | SlikRick | 2 | 18 hours 22 min |
What is the difference between trading commodities at an IB and at a Physical House like Shell or BHP Billiton?
From what I gather:
1) Besides paper trading, you learn Physical Trading at a Physical House, which includes logistics, shipment, warehousing etc. You may not be exposed to all of... Commodities Trading Question | Imperialian | 19 | 18 hours 24 min |
... Company: Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation | 0 | 18 hours 25 min |
