Forbes Billionaires - Where are all the Bankers?

Restructure This — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 22:21:41 -0500

So take a look at the Forbes list of the world's richest billionaires.

Where are all the investment bankers? You might think at least one might crack the top 10? The top 20? 30? Anybody there?

Alvarez and Marsal

Restructure This — Sun, 04 Nov 2007 01:29:13 -0500

I was checking these guys out. Seems like the attractive opportunities might be in Restructuring/Turnaround, Real Estate, and Corporate Finance (which sounds like vanilla M&A Advisory).

Also consulting and tax. Seems kind of like a Duff & Phelps type - a couple of different advisory services under one roof. Is this an accurate impression?

Rejected - Appropriate to Follow Up Anyway? Feedback please

Restructure This — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 16:16:38 -0400

Tell me what you think of this.

I interviewed with a firm for full time associate. I did 3 or 4 informationals, a corporate presentation, a cocktail hour. Had great discussions, and was invited to the first round interviews.

Had a good first round, got a call from HR saying thanks, but we're not inviting you to the final round.

WallStreet Prep Course -- Just The Facts Please

Restructure This — Tue, 17 Jul 2007 17:47:31 -0400

OK, there are a million posts and threads with opinions on this topic -- I'd like to use this one to get real.

Please respond if you have ACTUAL EXPERIENCE in one of the following fact patterns:

-No modelling experience
-Took the WallStreetPrep self-study course
-Interviewers noticed and responded positively
-Got the job

-No modelling experience
-Took the course
-Interviewers didn't give a rat's

But why did they hire YOU?

Restructure This — Tue, 26 Jun 2007 00:49:40 -0400

Was talking to an associate, who currently works at CS, IBD.

The person who hired her told her it was because she was "really upbeat, and sounded like she wanted the job." I was stunned - that's it? She said, that's it.

So I want to know - what is it that really makes them pull the trigger and choose YOU.

If you have a story, please share: firm, position, department, and what made the difference.