hi everyone.
i'm curious just how much time IB analysts and associates spend at the computer? i had a pretty bad accident over spring break that has rendered most of my right hand useless from neuropathy (currently using speech recognition technology). would this be a problem in an associate role?
also, i'm lead to believe that analysts and associates work heavily with excel. do they get carpal tunnel often due to the repetitive motions?
thanks
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I know we have the disabilities act, but excel is pretty much the back bone of IB. You use other things, but the computer is always what you are on.
I've seen analysts with bent fingers from reaching for keys and excessive short cuts.
thanks for the reply. that does seem rough. bent fingers!
I know man, crazy. I don't know how much your disability will hinder you, but I wish you the best of luck!
Anthony, what would you say is the best way for getting up to speed with Excel and PowerPoint prior to training for FT in the summer? I don't think I'm that well-versed in either (just average I suppose), so where what would you do (program or self-studying?) to learn and get well acquainted so as to be up to speed?
I'm curious as well...Any thoughts/recommendations guys?
Anthony, what would you say is the best way for getting up to speed with Excel and PowerPoint prior to training for FT in the summer? I don't think I'm that well-versed in either (just average I suppose), so where what would you do (program or self-studying?) to learn and get well acquainted so as to be up to speed?
Answer:
Get the Breaking to Wall Street training package as advertised on WSO. I am currently taking the course. It is outstanding. And the package for Excel is pretty inexpensive (less than $100). Good luck!
Thanks alino. Will follow you lead on that one!
dont waste your time with excel/ppt before you start working. enjoy your life while you can. you will learn everything in training and during the first few months on the job. think about it, you're about to spend at least 80 hours a week working in excel/ppt, don't you have enough??
Agree with Fedor. I cannot stress enough how important it is to ENJOY yourself knowing that you have a job to go to in a few months. You will learn everything you need in training and at work: modeling, excel, powerpoint, etc etc. What you won't get, however, is much free time to do the things you can do NOW. Doing these pre-work training programs simply isn't worth it in my opinion, given that the training you'll receive will cover the exact same things and you're wasting your last few months of freedom. Just pay attention when you actually start work and you'll be fine. You don't want to be the kid who, when asked what they did before work started, says "I studied for banking." Do something fun, exciting, adventurous, relaxing... whatever you enjoy.
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