Ferragamo Loafers to Interview

pezzonovante — Fri, 14 Dec 2007 23:46:09 -0500

They came up in a previous thread so just wanted to ask - what would you think if a kid showed up to an interview rocking these? I picked up a pair after my internship this summer because I found a nice pair on discount. Since then I have been kinda iffy about wearing them to interviews but I haven't gotten the chance to get some other shoes. Yay or nay?

Misinformation on the board

pezzonovante — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 19:10:39 -0500

I often hear that there is a ton of misinformation being spewed on the board by people still in school. Could the real bankers speak up and lay out some of the most common misconceptions? I know firm/group prestige is a huge one, and its all over the non-BB thread. I'm not too worried about that, but I would be concerned about bad advice regarding interviews, networking, etc.. Thanks.

Information in Application

pezzonovante — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 21:19:30 -0500

Does anyone actually look at the information you put into your online applications? I transferred twice so I have to put my previous schools/GPAs into my online apps, which is something I think could negatively affect my candidacy. Otherwise, my stats are solid.

When to use cover letter?

pezzonovante — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 11:52:03 -0500

I was wondering what the general rules were regarding cover letters. For instance, if I meet someone at an info session and they give me the email address of someone at HR to send my resume to, should it be with a CL?

Biotech

pezzonovante — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 14:50:03 -0400

I'm looking to eventually exit into biotech-focused VC or industry. What would be the better group for me to work under, tech or healthcare? I'm assuming HC but not sure.

Also, which banks have the strongest healthcare practices?

Hiring Cuts

pezzonovante — Mon, 01 Oct 2007 21:21:40 -0400

Who will be affected more, this years FT analyst class or summer analyst class?

Also, how does the horizon look for the next few years?

Wearing expensive stuff to interviews

pezzonovante — Thu, 13 Sep 2007 02:06:51 -0400

I know it is always good to be well dressed, but how would they view someone who is wearing obviously expensive gear? I've figured that its bad and will probably leave my best stuff at home. What are your opinions on this -

About resumes.

pezzonovante — Wed, 12 Sep 2007 22:20:17 -0400

Had a couple questions regarding resumes...
-Good to bold your gpa?
-If I applied last year, will banks still have my old resume/stats on file?

Any exit ops other than the obvious?

pezzonovante — Tue, 31 Jul 2007 20:05:07 -0400

Other than PE, HF, VC, F500 Corp Fin/Corp Dev what exit options are there for ibankers at any level? It does not have to be easy, but I'm looking for anything like "I heard so-and-so got into XXX after being at a BB for Y years".

Real bankers - Do you regret going into banking?

pezzonovante — Sat, 14 Jul 2007 13:51:02 -0400

I get the impression that a lot of people in IBD hate their jobs and are just grinding it out to get to the golden temple of exit ops. That being said, if you could do it all over again...would you have chosen a different profession? Or if not, then perhaps a different group or bank?