“I recently had a LinkedIn audit call with Arnau as part of my WSO Academy program, and it was one of the most practical and useful sessions I've had so far. I came in thinking my profile was in decent shape. I left with a clear picture of how recruiters and bankers actually see it, and a concrete list of changes that will make it work much harder for me.
Some background: I'm moving from corporate finance into investment banking, corporate banking, and private equity. I have an MBA in Corporate Finance, a PMP, and several years of finance and project management experience. Making that kind of move depends heavily on how you present your story, and LinkedIn is often the first place a recruiter or analyst sees it. That's why this session mattered so much to me.
From the first few minutes, Arnau was well prepared, direct, and focused on what actually moves the needle. He didn't just give generic tips like "add a professional photo." He went through my profile section by section and explained why each piece matters to someone in finance who's quickly scanning candidates. His feedback was honest without being discouraging, which I really appreciated. He pointed out where my profile was underselling my experience and where it wasn't clearly showing that I'm aiming for banking and PE.
What stood out most was how he helped me think about positioning. My background covers corporate finance, project management, hospitality, and real estate, and it can be hard to make that read as one clear story. Arnau helped me connect those experiences to the skills banks look for: financial analysis, modeling, managing budgets and capital, and working with senior stakeholders. He showed me how small changes to my headline, About section, and experience bullets can make that story obvious within seconds.
The session was also very actionable. I didn't leave with vague ideas. I left with a short list of specific edits I can make right away. That matters a lot when you're job hunting and every week counts. He also shared advice on using LinkedIn more actively, such as engaging with the right people and content, so the profile supports my networking instead of just sitting there.
I also want to recognize the overall WSO Academy experience. Between the modeling bootcamp, the company research work, the mentorship, and sessions like this one, the program has given me structure and support during a career transition that can otherwise feel isolating. This call was a good example of what makes WSO different: the people coaching you understand the industry you're trying to break into and give feedback that reflects how hiring really works.
If you're a WSO member and haven't booked a LinkedIn audit yet, I'd strongly recommend it. It's a short time commitment, and the return is significant. Your LinkedIn profile is often your first impression, and having an experienced set of eyes on it is worth it.
Thank you, Arnau, for your time, honesty, and practical guidance. I'm excited to put the changes in place and keep building toward my goal of breaking into investment banking.”
Caffeine is the best and most sustainable, but the source of caffeine plays a very large part in how you feel. I switched from coffee to exclusively Yerba Mate and it has made a huge difference. It lasts much longer, but is a lot smoother in that there's no come up or noticeable crash. I much prefer it to coffee or energy drinks. The taste is acquired and can range from earthy and grassy to bong water (avoid the smoked yerba). I buy Mate Factor organic fresh green loose herb tea on Amazon - check it out.
My body does not really respond well to coffee, any recommended alternatives?
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Energy drinks have lots of sugar and other ingredients that are difficult to pronounce. If you want to be caffeinated in a healthy way, just drink coffee.
If you're looking to get caffeinated super fast, Espresso is your best friend.
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Caffeine personally makes me anxious if I drink too much of it. Gives me real bad jitters like I’ve just domed 5 gator tails for lunch after taking a 40mg xr Vyv for breakfast. I hate that feeling.
But I still have 2-5 cups of coffee a day, and wake up with a Diet Coke.
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Celsius is great, amazon and costco have them in large packs which can be a lot more affordable than paying 4 bucks a can at the Bodega. It boosts metabolism which is great for a job that entails a lot of sedentary time. For people who don't like caffeine try a B12 vitamin. But at the end of the day, your best tool is proper sleep, a healthy diet, and a regular exercise schedule. No amount of drugs/stimulants can overcome innate physical insufficiencies...aside from maybe Meth
I don't have articles backing this up, but I recall reading that some of the natural molecules found in coffee like alkaloids, flavonoids, etc. are slightly beneficial to your health, and are a reason to drink coffee, tea, or yerba mate rather than caffeine pills or energy drinks (of course, energy drinks nowadays could now be adding these into their formulas -- I mostly drink coffee so I wouldn't know).
One thing I'd consider adding that I do have a supporting article for is taking both caffeine and L-Theanine, an amino acid that works in tandem with caffeine -- it has a calming effect, making the energy you get smoother and more consistent: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18681988/ , https://examine.com/supplements/theanine/
This guy is dead on with the l-Theanine comment
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