Cross Divisional move???

bill86 — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 22:36:14 -0400

I understand that many banks claim to give out 100% of their full time offers to internal summers. I was wondering how that works if you are interested in switching across divisions ie-Banking to Research, Research to S&T, etc.

Also - is it unlikely that another firm will consider you for a role outside of what your summer internship was?

I understand the first priority is to receive an offer from your group/desk/division as this makes your life a lot simpler, but assuming you are a strong candidate, is a cross-divisional move a realistic possibility?

Reflections on nailing an SA offer

bill86 — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 05:49:56 -0500

I spent a good deal of time on this site (and many others) over the summer reading everything I possibly could in regards to how to land a job on Wall St. I ultimately concluded that 99% of people on here have no idea what they are talking about, but if you are astute and dilligent there is some valuable information to be discovered.

Topic repetition

bill86 — Wed, 01 Aug 2007 13:07:44 -0400

Is there a way to start filing/classifying certain topics beyond IB discussion, traders train, etc?

There are just so many repeated questions, and I think that if we could file certain discussions under their respective topics, we may see less of the same "what are my chances?" or "gs FICC?" posts.

I think that it would make it easier to search for old topics as well. I know I have had trouble in the past finding topics that I have already read, this may make it easier to find answers to a lot of questions.

Mad Men

bill86 — Fri, 27 Jul 2007 08:34:48 -0400

Anybody seen the new show on AMC? Granted its Madison Ave and not Wall St, but its a look at how different business was 40 years ago.

Citadel

bill86 — Wed, 25 Jul 2007 14:51:47 -0400

was reading up on the Ken Griffin and the firm. anybody know anyone personally who works there, and what they think of it?

Lazard?

bill86 — Fri, 06 Jul 2007 09:04:22 -0400

I have the opportunity to speak to a contact of mine at Lazard next week. I've done a little research on their website to get a feel for the company, but I was curious about what ppl here think of the firm. Also, does anyone know what kind of (if any) internship program they offer?

I would like to learn a little bit more about the firm before I speak with this guy, so any info anyone has about them (deals, interns, culture, etc) would be greatly appreciated.

Personality/Social Skills

bill86 — Mon, 25 Jun 2007 14:13:13 -0400

Feel free to correct me, but the thing that I feel seems to be consistently overlooked on this board is the importance of personality/social aptitude. In addition to the grades/EC's/internships etc, aren't most banks looking for an individual with the "total package?" I am referring, of course, to someone who is not only smart, but adept at dealing with people.

I would love to hear some insight from those in the biz on this subject. How much of a role does this play in the interview process, as well as in determining how successful an individual will ultimately become?