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Why is networking so important? 46%* of Wall St. employees claim they got their current internship or job as a direct result of networking. It's simply the fastest, easiest way to get to the top of the ladder.

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  • 148 Copy-and-Paste Questions for you to ask in an interview (both informational and actual interviews)
  • How to navigate LinkedIn and Cold Calling/E-mailing with success including 14 message templates
  • 8 easy-to-follow tips to make sure your resume makes a great first impression
  • 3 Polished WSO Resume Templates (Word files) from our famous Resume Review service included (one for undergrads, another for experienced applicants and another for experienced applicants with deal experience)
  • 21 things you should be doing RIGHT (and right NOW) for networking success
  • How to AVOID networking failure
  • How to make a huge impression at business conferences
  • 8 crucial steps to make sure you are negotiating your offer properly
  • A plug-and-play template for that crucial 90 Second Elevator Pitch

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*Source: "What was the #1 factor in getting your current/upcoming finance-related job or internship?"

From Patrick:
That 46% is actually likely much higher since jobs after breaking out of ugrad are more and more about who you know and less about structured recruiting (like OCR)

 
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