“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.”
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Choosing JS, jQuery and PHP over Python / Java / C++ is like choosing Almera, Prius and Octavia over 458, Aventador and 918... sure you still drive, but not really.
Don't trust Codeacademy, or at least do their Python class...
I was under the impression the Java is still used largely in enterprise systems. I'm learning PHP and jQuery not for the usability, but just for the basic fun of it, I will concentrate on Ruby and Python after I'm done.
What do you recommend for learning Python/Java correctly, I have heard Codeacademy is well for the basics.
Well, Java can really be used absolutely everywhere. I think the best way to learn it is to use the oracle tutorials http://docs.oracle.com/javase/tutorial/ and go through the different trails. Just start with the basics - this will outline what programming is and how it works. You can then take whatever is interesting to you - depending on your definition of 'fun'.
Codeacademy is actually a great concept and I think it is worth doing the Python course there. There are also lots of good books on Python, even free web-based ones like http://learnpythonthehardway.org/book/ .
P.S by not trusting Codeacademy I meant that you shouldn't be sucked into their common JS/PHP/whatever trail, unless you want to be a web designer
Oh I see, thank you for all the links and information! I don't want to be a web designer, I just figured those were the basics and etc. but I will definitely do Python after Java now.
I am also thinking about just the minor in computer science with a finance major. I just feel like parts of the major just do not really apply to finance but some of them are almost necessary to setting yourself apart.
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