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Hi NYU-Trader, whoops, looks like nobody chimed in here.... maybe one of these discussions below is relevant:

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  • EQ Research internship, want switch to IBD the USA that I should look into 2 how difficult would it be for me (decent B-school MBA, average gpa, ... background etc) for an EQ Research intern to find a full time IBD offer (at preferably a BB). I think my goal ... is that I want to get into any china practice (but in the USA). Although this is not crucial, I just ...
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  • Equity Research to PE- Have been working in sell-side ER for a large bank for almost a year wondering how smoothe the transition is. It seems as if a 2 year analyst stint in ibanking or mgt. ... Hi, Ive been working in sell side ER for a large bank for almost a year now. To be honest, its not ... consulting is the natural path into PE. I have a few concerns and would appreciate any input/advice. Thanks ...
  • Overview of the Equity research Industry access the services ER offers. Recommended Reading Is Equity Research A Dying Career? Equity Research ... a high ranked analyst in the consumer sector. Poor Quality Sell Side Equity Research I don't argue ... won't be an analyst for very long. Equity Research to Buy
  • Jefferies IB vs. Stifel IB vs. Goldman Ops the Jefferies offer, but my career center is strongly advising me to take a position at Goldman ... Ops, which is important given I am from a non-target school. They said that the Goldman name would open ... up doors down the road at other companies, and especially for B-school. This is the first time I am ...
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