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| 0 | WSO Hall of Fame: Investment Banking Forum The Wall Street Oasis Investment Banking Hall of Fame provides a comprehensive collection of some of WSO's best discussions on the investment banking industry. Keep in mind this Hall of Fame does not include Q&A sessions by WSO veterans. To view a full list of Q&A’s & Interviews please navi... |
| +3 | 24 yrs old, going for UNDERGRAD AGAIN?!Hello, I graduated from a "**non-target university**" with a BA in FINANCE. I worked as an analyst for a local bank. I have no hope for rising upto associate. I changed my country and now... I just got accepted in "**#1 target-university in a 1st world country**" looking to do Undergrad for Compu... |
| +1 | Amazon and your groceries -- would you choose Amazon, Kroger, Costco, or other?[quote]The Amazon-Whole Foods deal came together relatively quickly, according to people familiar with the matter, indicating Amazon may not yet have a fully formed strategy for Whole Foods.[/quote] [Something as simple as groceries has become something so complex... I certainly wouldn't have imagin... |
| +1 | 2.9 GPA to 3.68 GPA in one semesterI am in a situation in which my in-major (Finance) GPA will have the potential to go from a 2.9 to a 3.68 by the end of the Fall semester. This would be accomplished with a combination of retaking classes this summer and getting straight A's in the Fall. Now, before you start grilling me for me bei... |
| +1 | How much of what you learn in college is useful?Monkeys, How much of what you learn in college is actually useful in investment banking and high finance? I frequently find myself reading about companies spending a lot of time training interns and analysts so that they can properly function in investment banking roles. How much of a finance backg... |
| +11 | I worked on the Amazon / Whole Foods acquisition — AMA!Hi WSO! Since the Amazon/Whole Foods acquisition seems to be the "hot topic of the day", I figured I'd help pay back the community for all the guidance and advice I've received from this forum over the many years. I am one of the employees with direct insight into the Amazon / Whole Foods deal whe... |
| +10 | 2018 Full-Time IB Recruiting Timeline Megathread PageFigured I'd start this thread for those who either didn't land an IB SA role, will be at regional boutiques that don't hire, anticipate, for whatever reason, looking to switch banks after IB SA role (i.e. MM --> BB, or vice-versa), recently became interested in IB, or any other reason that one may h... |
| 0 | Using a current intern friend to network?Curious about your guys thoughts. I have friends interning at some BBs this summer, wanted to ask them about putting me in contact with their superiors. I wasn't sure if that's reasonable or not, thought I'd ask at the risk of getting roasted... |
| +1 | How to get an internship in Investment Banking/Private Equity as an undergraduateHi monkeys, I will a sophomore in the upcoming Fall semester at a target school who wants to attain an internship in IB or PE for the summer of 2018. I am currently taking summer classes at my school and have two months to kill after they end; I want to spend that time studying the technicalities th... |
| 0 | Networking with non-alumni for non-BBCurrently attend a target school and was told for BB, I should only network with Alumni b/c my resume will only been seen by people from my school. My question is, is this true for non-BB firms too? Should I network with analysts from firms like PJT, Moelis, etc that aren't from my school?... |
| +1 | H1B in HoustonHow are you doing mates, Does anyone have any information on H1B sponsorship in Houston, especially Simmons and Tudor Pickering Holt? Thoughts highly appreciated,... |
| +5 | Investment Banking Summer Analyst Salaries 2017Curious to know how pay stacks up now on Wall Street across divisions. From what I hear, 85K Prorated seems to be the norm right now for IB, but I'm intrigued in hearing about other people's experiences.... |
| +2 | South Florida (Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, Boca, Palm Beach) Firms - RankingI know this topic has been covered a few times - and I've consolidated the information below. What I'm trying to get a grip on is how these firms are grouped and/or ranked. Rank/Group as you see fit (Pay, Prestige, Life Style, etc.). I just want to get a handle on where they sit. Obviously there... |
| +2 | BB Investment Banking Summer Internship AdviceI started this week, and my staffer just doesn't have any work to give me. I ask my analysts, associates, even today asked one of the VPs for work and they all say, "oh let me think and I'll get back to you". Every assignment I've been given I complete it, and turn it in and have been only getting p... |
| +1 | Barclays Capital AtlantaHey! Does anybody know much about IBD at BarCap Atlanta? If so, what can you tell me? Do they hire analysts straight out of college? What was the experience like interning or working full time there? Any info would be greatly appreciated. ... |
| +2 | What to do with a 3.0 GPASo im a senior at a non target school with a 3.0 GPA and my dreams of becoming an investment banker are basically over. I'm 21 and double majoring in accounting and finance. I graduate spring 2018 and feel like ill be stuck in a real job unless i can somehow get an incredible GMAT and squeeze into... |
| 0 | Anyone recruit for investment banking SA positions without a sophomore internship??I go to UT Austin but my sophomore internship fell through at the last second. Anyone successfully recruit for investment banking jobs in this position? On the plus side, I have a good GPA and know the technical questions pretty well.... |
| 0 | Piper Jaffray Career Exploration Program 2017I got my acceptance this afternoon. Does anyone know how useful this program is in terms of the recruiting process? Does it guarantee a super day or a first round interview? I’d like to hear any feedback about the program in general as well.... |
| 0 | Deutsche Bank to Restructure Investment Banking DivisionDeutsche Bank AG announced this morning that as of July 1st , the corporate and investment banking division of DB will consist of six areas including: -Global Capital Markets -Equities -corporate finance including Corporate Banking Coverage -Fixed Income & Currencies -Institutional Client Group M... |
| +1 | networking post interview inviteI currently have an interview lined up with a BB, happens to be a bank where I have not networked with anyone. Would it be frowned upon to send an email to someone in the group for an informational chat? I'd love to just get someone on the phone to talk casually about their experiences and express m... |
| +26 | A One Stop Shop For All Things Diversity Recruiting - The Most Exhaustive List On WSODiversity recruiting has been the subject of several posts over the last few weeks. Although there are existing WSO posts that try to aggregate opportunity for diverse candidates, this one aims to be an exhaustive list that includes all the introductory programs and formal internship pipelines offer... |
| +42 | 2018 Summer Analyst IB Recruiting Timeline Megathread PageEARLY RECRUITMENT PROCESS / APPLICATIONS / INTERVIEWS / SUPERDAYS I want to establish a single place where all students can come come to share knowledge, questions, information, and concerns regarding investment banking summer analyst recruiting for summer 2018. US focused. Good luck to everyone. ... |
| +70 | To All My Future RainmakersDisclaimer This post isn't meant to be a salty venting, but more of a sharing some of my self-realizations from the past year on things that I wish I had fully understood 12 months ago. “Congrats on closing your deal!” “You were a rockstar on this one – we couldn’t have done it without ... |
| 0 | IB Energy - Houston Hi Monkeys, I am curious about peoples experience in the Houston office working IB. I'm currently interning at a BB and could potentially have the opportunity to pursue IB Energy. Are the guys in Houston at a disadvantage when it comes to climbing the corporate ladder / exit ops? Is it possible to ... |
| 0 | Wells Fargo Diversity Sophomore Leadership Conference - Decisions Released?I was wondering if anybody here applied for this program (particularly in Corporate & Commercial banking, because I think the IB program might have a different notification timeline) and was notified? With over 1,000 applicants I figure there must be a few here. They said in the conference call that... |
| 0 | Financial Modeling Prep Course - Investment Banking / Studying AbroadI am a rising junior applying to BB IB this summer. Questions I was wondering for those of you who have taken the financial modeling courses, which ones do you recommend? I am currently interning at a Fortune 500 in their corp fin department and I am saving up the funds to invest in a good prep co... |
| +1 | S&T Bonus, why so different from IBD?Could be completely wrong on this and would love to learn more. Based on some of the numbers I have seen, why aren’t S&T bonuses higher or at least in line with IDB. Based on Morgan Stanley’s 10k trading revenue made up 9.3 billion and ibd did 4.4. Just curious about it, I have dug a little ... |
| 0 | Best Corporate Banking Programs?Just wondering where would be the best places to start a career in corporate banking? Would I receive the most exposure/experience at a larger bank or slightly smaller bank? Also, are there specific regions/cities that are popular for these types of careers? Looking for any/all advice on this subj... |
| +2 | What Perks Do You Guys Get in your IBD Jobs?I'm finishing up my summer analyst stint in IBD at my BB bank and I was talking to some of my friends about their summers at their firms and the perks that we'll get as analysts. My friend told me that at Houlihan Lokey they get Unlimited Metro Card for the mornings, Lunch, Dinner, Phone Bill Paid... |
| 0 | weight preparing beginners: 1. Subscribing to the possibility of all the more preparing volume levels with more bulk. I succumbed to this too back when I initially began lifting weights. Preparing a specific enduro rush gathering (frequently the garish ones, for example, the trunk and biceps) more than once every week and per... |
| 0 | Integrity Matters AssessmentI have to sit an "Integrity Matters" Test, which is administered by CISI and part of getting approved by the FCA in London. Has anyone sat this test? What is it like? Do I need to prepare for it and if so, where can I find resources to help me prepare? I've heard it's relatively straight-forward ... |
| +2 | What's a Good Job that pays well and garners a lot of respectI need suggestions for finding a good job that will get me a lot of respect from people. I don't like to work a lot, and the US presidency has a lot more responsibilities/hours than I thought. Anyone know of anything? Is a hedge fund manager an exit opp for a US president? I hear I can pick an index... |
| 0 | Need advice: changing groups after SATwo weeks into my summer analyst stint at a BB I am starting to realize the coverage group I am in is not for me. From what I have gathered from analysts the learning opportunities are limited and most people are trying to leave. How should I position myself to receive a return offer and then try to... |
| 0 | Transportation for Those Living Near ManhattanObviously, those who live in Manhattan do not need to own a car. However, if you lived in Jersey City, NJ and work in Manhattan, would you recommend having a car? I know you can take the subway into the city, but is it practical to not have a car in Jersey City like it is in Manhattan? Thanks.... |
| +2 | J.P. Morgan HireVue: What to expectI applied for an analyst position at J.P. Morgan. I immediately got an automated reply telling me to continue on HireVue. I did some digging through WSO and I still have some questions. 1. Are you allowed multiple tries? It seems J.P. Morgan allowed this for the Wealth Management Jr. Analysts, but ... |
| 0 | Tech IBD Hi. I was looking for some advice with regards to tech banking. I dont have IBD experience but have knowledge about the industry and was looking to see what the culture is like in TECH IBD. My knowledge base is mostly around Enterprise Software. I wanted to know how IBD groups in this space wor... |
| +1 | Morgan Stanley ISG Summer SessionsDid anyone else get an invite to this? Do you know if it's networking with general people at the firm or people from your school's team? ... |
| 0 | Cold Calling Without Email ResponseDo you think cold calling without receiving a response through cold emailing first is a good idea? I'm thinking of perhaps cold calling some MDs during lunch times but I didn't receive a response through email...I wonder if they would be turned off by that. ... |
| +1 | Does SEO help you much nowadays?Currently in the SEO ib/pe program but have heard that they don't really get people interviews at bulge brackets, middle market, and boutiques like they used to. Sounds like they really just help out the target kids but we'll see. Is this true? Thanks!... |
| +3 | Networking for FT recruiting during SA internship?I'm currently doing an IBD summer analyst internship, but am pretty unhappy with the group/location/brand, and want to do FT recruiting at other banks. Obviously, getting the return offer at my current shop is paramount, especially given how few FT spots there are nowadays. However, what are the bes... |
| +1 | How to prep for interviews at this stage (HELP!)Managed to get a handful of interviews guaranteed for summer analyst recruitment but need to ask for some feedback. I have all the Rosenbaum and pearl books, wso IB guides, and Wall Street Prep course. Being that it is so late do you guys think I should just do the WSO guides and R&P? ... |
| 0 | S&P 500's Consumer Staples Sector HurtingAmazon's [announcement](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-06-16/on-the-whole-stock-market-could-do-without-amazon-grocery-foray) of it's acquisition of Whole Foods for $13.4 billion has done more harm than good. Basically, [quote]...what’s good for Amazon and its owners is not at the m... |
| 0 | Cover Letter Assistance: Transitioning into IBEdit** Thanks for the feedback. I'll go through the WSO template and re-write accordingly to post. Will work on this tomorrow ... |
| 0 | Has anyone received Any HireVue Interviews for Full Time 2018 yet?Fellow Monkeys, Has anyone received Any HireVue Interviews for Full Time 2018 yet? Please comment/share if anyone has and help each other. Thanks!... |
| +1 | Women and Pantyhose: The Thread to End all ThreadsI used the search bar and read through all relevant threads, but there has been no consensus so far. Thoughts on not wearing pantyhose with a skirt suit during an interview?... |
| +2 | Free Over The Pants Hand-Jobs To Anyone Who Can Answer This QuestionExcellent, now that we're all here I'll make this brief because I really appreciate everyone taking the time to read this over. *3.4 GPA at a target - Econ Major. Going into senior year. * Currently a SA in a Middle Office/network support type role for a fin-tech company. I can definitely embellish... |
| +1 | In good shape for SA?Hey so I go to a non-target Canadian university (Science major). Finance gpa is 3.97 and cGPA is 3.6. I have considerable finance experience from various roles at the university (VP finance, investment club) and from a part-time job as well. Do you think I'd have a shot at 2018 SA position in IBD? ... |
| +4 | First Rounds/Super days for Full Time (2018) Hey there monkeys, Any 1st rounds/Superdays for BB'S/EB'S/MM'S yet? Please share if so Actually have applications for any of the BB's for full time opened up yet? Please comment/share if anyone out here has any information on the recruiting schedule for full time 2018. Thanks! ... |
| 0 | BIWS Advanced Modeling Quiz- Just Passed and have the Answer keyIf anyone is interested I have the answer key with 100% correct answers for Adv. Modeling Quiz-BIWS?... |
| +1 | Leave PE internship mid-summer for Hedge Fund with a healthy AUMI have a buddy who started an internship at a PE search fund this summer. He got a late offer from a HF this week with a pretty reputable HF (L/S) in Texas with a solid AUM. Ethically speaking, its no question for him to stay at the PE internship. However, this new opportunity looks more decent on a... |
| +1 | Associate forwarded my cold email to HR - How to proceed?delete.......................................................................................................................................... |
| +1 | MBA...BU vs BC??Hello everyone! I was recently accepted to the full time MBA program at BU and BC. I have worked in a middle office position for two years and I am now trying to make the leap to IB as an associate. I'm having a tough time deciding between these two programs! I have reached out to prior students ... |
| +10 | Are students at non-targets perpetually f*&%ed?Ok so here's the rundown. I'm a non-target student and want to break into IB but all BBs recruit from top schools. Ok, fair enough, nothing beats a "fresh start" so since I can't break in as an analyst I'll try to get into a top MBA. Time to apply to HBS but you get rejected because you don't have ... |
| 0 | Secondary Adviser to Deal -- Resume AdviceThe summer after my freshman year, I was at a small activism defense shop. We were the secondary advisers to a company, leading to a successful activism defense. I did a lot of work on this deal, especially given the small size of the shop. I just found out that a top BB (GS/MS/JPM) was the primary ... |
| +182 | IB Analyst Disaster.Haven't seen this post in a while, and I'm interested in hearing everyones stories. Below I've included my own story, which happened at a large boutique firm on the east coast. It's lengthy but hopefully a worthwhile read. To begin, I'm in the office it's around mid-afternoon on a Friday and one ... |
| 0 | How nuanced can interviewers get when asking about prior deal experience (for lateral)?Curious to what degree laterals get grilled on prior deal discussion. The obvious questions relate to motivations for deal, price, multiple, buyer universe, financing, valuation, etc. What else can one expect? How granular can an interviewer get?... |
| +2 | UCLA Business EconNeed some advice from anyone that went to community college and transferred to a four-year that can help me out with internships Preferably UCLA/USC students or alumni ... |
| +1 | Is corporate development internship valuable if I will not get to work on any transaction?Hello everyone! I am making this post to clear some of the confusion I have regarding the recent corp dev internship offer I got from a mid size public company in industrial sector in Midwest. Background: I just graduated last month from a target and did a couple internships during my school year... |
| +2 | Bulge Bracket TMT vs. Qatalyst PartnersIf you had an offer from GS or MS TMT group and Qatalyst Partners for an analyst position, which would you take? I'm honestly having a hard time with this. Since starting in 2008 Qatalyst has done $70B in TMT advisory and has truly set itself apart as an best in breed boutique. On the flip side, I ... |
| 0 | Best Tech Group in SF?Hey guys, I know there's a few topics on this, but most of them are quite old. I was wondering what you guys think are the top tech groups in SF, and which have the best exits? I know there's GS, Q, MS, CS, etc. but how would you rank them? Thanks for any help. ... |
| 0 | SA 2018, am I in a good position?Hey, I go to non-target, and I was supposed to graduate in May but unfortunately did not get any SA this year so decided to extend my graduation for a semester and take stab at SA 2018. Currently I am interning at F500 RE developer in their finance division. I go to a non-target in tri-state area... |
| 0 | Networking next steps from hereI am currently working to lateral into banking from a corp dev function. Almost 2 months ago, I networked with an alum who is VP/D at a low tier BB. The alum asked for my resume at the end of call and I thought the call went well. No movement on the application since then and I was told that I wou... |
| +1 | Lincoln International - PCG ?Anyone ever heard of this group within Lincoln International? Private Company Group? Doesn't sound like traditional IB... |
| +1 | Should i bother trying to get in?Hello I have been reading on the forums for a while and i decided to post. I would like to get a job into investment banking specifically.But my resume is weak, i graduated from a no-name university in 2013 with 3.11 gpa, basically i have not worked in my life apart from an odd job here and there (i... |
| 0 | Best groups at Credit Suisse (New York)I used the search function, but a lot of threads are outdated, like pre-recession shit. Anyway, what are the TOP groups at Credit Suisse in NYC only? Is their TMT group in NYC any good? M&A? I know Sponsors is one of their top groups, but what else?... |
| +3 | Dealing with an incompetent bossSince starting in the investment banking realm, upon completion of grad school, I have worked at a total of three firms (two FT one internship). Since I've started my new job, there is one jack ass who does not see the benefit of changing old ways, incorporating new ideas, in order to make work flo... |
| 0 | Jefferies vs Harris Williams vs Houlihan Lokey Among these middle market firms, what is the best option in terms of prestige, pay, PE exit opps, and deal flow? ... |
| +4 | I don't know if investment banking is right for me anymoreThis is going to sound crazy to probably most of you, but just hear me out? So I'm an IB Summer Analyst, and I basically didn't even start yet other than orientation, training, etc, and I honestly don't feel like I belong? The IB culture doesn't fit with me at all so far (ex. long hours). I was go... |
| +2 | Critique my cold emailI am cold emailing random bankers in Investment Banking with this email. I would appreciate any feedback on it. Subject line: [firm name] informational chat Dear xxx, My name is xxx and I came across your Linkeidn profile. I completed my [degree+subject ] from the [university name] in September. ... |
| +3 | What are my exit opps?So most of you know my situation, incoming Junior, 4.0, networked and joined clubs. Got no offers. Since I didn't get an internship my chances of getting a FO job is 0%. Here are my ops. I can switch into Computer Science (I have a great background in programming and math) I can sell insurance af... |
| +5 | So Investment Bankers, how is it?Knowing I couldn't secure an IB internship I know it will not happen now and I continuously dream about it. Seriously, how amazing is it? Every morning, you wake up to the sunrise and make your way to work. You're in your $2000 suit and you turn eyes when walking down the street. You enter the sky ... |
| +15 | a TRUE day in the life of an M&A investment banking analyst9:30 am – Arrive to work and head straight to the break room in order to pick up a couple breakfast burritos and an OJ. Hang up my suit jacket and proceed to fist-bump my favorite analysts 10:00 am – Check my email, listen to endless voicemails, and log-on Bloomberg Terminal to check the news a... |
| +1 | Kids that break into investment banking are confirmed to be sub-par, #BLM Essay proved it.Frankly, every target school attendee should be embarrassed. This is how these schools recruit. This is not an outlier, it's just the only one we've heard about. Can you say, silverspoon-fed, mommy's boy? Underneath all the SAT prep & tutoring that daddy paid for, they're just fragile little boys w... |
| 0 | Do full time analysts who fail training open up new spots in the class?Hey all, Quick question: If a handful or even a select few people from a full time IB analyst class fail out of training somehow or don't pass tests, would it then open up that number of spots for people to fill or would the firm just continue for the year with a few people short. Thank you all in ... |
| +5 | I cant save moneyThird year analyst here at an EB in NYC. Title says it all: I cannot save any money in NYC! Not blaming this on the cost of living here, although very high, my spending habits are also very poor. How do you guys manage to save money here, and for those that do, how do you keep your sanity? Sad t... |
| 0 | prop tradingwhat do a prop trader do with investigator's money? how do i investigate on a prop trading company?... |
| +1 | Fantasy M&AI figured it could be interesting, given the broad range of industry perspectives on the forum, to create a thread of deals that we would like to see happen or think would be a good strategic fit. For starters: **Industry Expertise: **Real Estate **Transaction: **Boston Properties acquiring SL Gr... |
| 0 | Best groups at MS?Hey all, Following the spirit of the BAML post, can we discuss the top groups in MS in terms of deal flow, culture and exits? The few posts that I have been able to find all seem a bit dated.... |
| 0 | 2 + 2 =The only math wharton students know how to do?? Just kidding, we know how to make excel models as well... ... |
| 0 | Do books matter?As an IB analyst, so much of our time is spent making slides for books, and occasionally building financial models. With that said, I feel like the books are rarely even read by clients during meetings with MDs. The numbers are so skewed to paint whatever picture the MD wants, and I'm sure the clie... |
| 0 | Compare/Contrast the culture of the following investment banks: GS, JPM, Morgan Stanley, BAML, Citi, Barclays, and UBS?What are your thoughts on the following banks in terms of company culture: Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan, Morgan Stanley, Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Citi, Barclays, and UBS? How is the culture of their investment banking divisions in particular?... |
| 0 | If you could skip IB and go straight into one of it's Exit Opps, would you?Assuming: 1. You make it into a quality name brand firm 2. Pay scales the same as if you had done investment banking ... |
| +1 | Diversity ProgramsHow competitive are the internships/pre-internships that are offered for women/diverse candidates? I'm from a very non-target school and I was wondering how much that would be taken into consideration.... |
| 0 | No-name Boutique - no luck lateraling; would MBA help to get to BB?Currently struggling with whether or not to pursue an MBA. I'm finishing up my second year at a no-name boutique in NY (mainly M&A advisory), and I've been attempting to lateral to a larger bank. I've progressed pretty far in the interview process with a few Tier 3/boutiques, but haven't been succes... |
| 0 | CIT -- How much better since bankruptcy?I have a good shot at an opening at CIT within their Tech underwriting Lev Fin group. Most of what is written about them is 4+ years old on here. Anyone have an idea of how CIT has re-positioned themselves since crisis or even 3 years ago? Like are they "shit", as one monkey divulged on an old 13' p... |
| +2 | Full-Time Prospects with sub-par internship experiences (Input GREATLY appreciated!)I'll make this brief because I really appreciate everyone taking the time to read this over. *3.4 GPA at a target - Econ Major. Going into senior year. * Currently a SA in a Middle Office/network support type role for a fin-tech company. I can definitely embellish this experience as a somewhat rel... |
| 0 | How many cold emails is to many for BB?Quick question about how many cold-emails to send analysts at BB firms. Today I sent about 15 emails and am trying to get a better understanding of how many I should send per day. I know at boutique banks maybe 1 every couple of weeks is recommended, but I can't seem to find anything about BB. The... |
| 0 | Crowdfunding for a listed projectIs there such a thing as a Crowdfunding company raising funds for a new venture firm listed on the startups board of an exchange?... |
| 0 | What's the best software to produce notes on FS? What's the software to use for feasibility in generating reports on the FS / accounting rather than writing up the parts of FS on excel and pasting it on docx or the similar likes? Cheers! ... |
| 0 | Cornell ILR vs. Northwestern EconI've been accepted to Northwestern University's economics major and Cornell ILR. I was wondering which school would be better for an ibanking/financial career? I know that NU's econ is really strong and that I will have a large possibility of landing a job in Chicago. However, even though I will be ... |
| +1 | U Penn LAW has a certification in management from Wharton -- good for IB?Hi everyone. I am planning on going to law school. I'd like to work in BigLaw, but I want to always keep my options open. Based on the feedback I have gotten elsewhere, I am looking at U Penn Law. I have two questions. 1. What is the reputation of U Penn Law amongst Investment Bankers? In law ... |
| 0 | Lifestyle/Pay/Exit-Opps/Job locations.... A lot of questions!I'm not really sure where this would go since it's kind of a broad topic, so I'll just put it here. So basically, I'm thinking about a career in finance and wanted to get some real-life advice from people in the industry. I know that this may sound immature, childish even, but, I'm wondering abo... |
| 0 | CV help 6 month internship into summer employmentHello Wso'rs, Recently I have finished my 6-month bachelor internship and my boss offered me a summer job. Now I am wondering if I should write this 2-month summer job as a separate work experience section on my CV or just add it to my current 6 month internship period? What do you guys/girls think... |
| 0 | Off-cycle Internship or summer internship?Hi guys~ I would like to know if I fail in the off-cycle internships will I still be allowed to apply for the following summer internships? Because I heard that for some IB you are required to apply for one position within a year. Any advice on the off-cycle internships or summer internships? Thanks... |
| 0 | Summer Internship in ChinaI am currently a rising junior at a semi-target school preparing for recruitment, which is happening very soon. I will be spending the entire summer interning in China, and have just started the job at a PE firm, which does not really match my expectations of what the job would be like (there's too ... |
| 0 | Morgan Stanley International Student SponsorshipIs it true that MS is not sponsoring visas for international students this year? Heard it from some older kids at my school but just want to confirm ... |
| +1 | Calling Analysts: What makes for a good Associate?Incoming post-MBA associate at a top tier NY BB. Answer however you wish, but interested in: 1) What associates do you like working with? 2) What associates do you *not* like working with? 3) Slightly different from #1, what makes for a good associate (i.e., who do you want on your deal if you g... |
| +1 | Need ideas for last minute internshipLong story short: I was promised an internship, and got screwed over at the last minute. Long story long: My intention was to intern at the Dallas Fed this summer, and a former "staff member" (and one of my professors - I can't say more without getting him/me in trouble) assured me he could get m... |
| 0 | Preparation for InterviewsWhen preparing for an internship interview, how in depth do I need to go into understanding DCF, LBO, and the 3 financial statements? I've researched and found out that the technicals are important, but your "own story" may have a bigger impact. ... |
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