“My mentoring session with Andre was extremely valuable and gave me the clarity and direction I needed at an important stage of my application journey. He was kind, approachable, and generous with his time, creating an atmosphere in which I felt comfortable sharing my experiences, asking questions, and discussing my doubts openly.
One of the most helpful aspects of our conversation was his guidance on how to organize and communicate my personal story. Andre helped me understand how to connect different experiences into a coherent narrative, identify the elements that matter most, and explain their significance more clearly. His perspective was fundamental in helping me see how to present my background with greater confidence, purpose, and authenticity.
I particularly appreciated his advice on what to avoid. He helped me recognize that including every detail does not necessarily make a story stronger, and that being selective can make a message much more effective. Our discussion gave me a clearer understanding of how to avoid unnecessary repetition, keep my narrative focused, and ensure that each part contributes something meaningful to the overall application.
Andre also provided valuable guidance on how to organize the application process itself. He helped me think more clearly about priorities, how to approach the different components, and how to make the work feel more manageable. Having a clearer structure has made a difference to my mindset: instead of seeing the applications as one overwhelming task, I now feel better equipped to approach them through specific, achievable steps.
Another important takeaway was his advice on how to use the coming days effectively. Our conversation helped me understand where to focus my energy, which tasks deserve immediate attention, and how to establish a realistic plan. I left the session with a stronger sense of direction and a better understanding of how to balance thoughtful preparation with consistent progress.
What made the experience positive was the combination of practical guidance and encouragement. Andre offered suggestions in a considerate and constructive way, helping me reflect on my choices while also making me feel supported. His kindness made it easier to engage honestly with the process and to see areas for improvement as opportunities to strengthen my applications.
Overall, this session was fundamental in helping me understand both what I want to communicate and how to move forward. I now have a clearer approach to telling my story, organizing my applications, avoiding common mistakes, and planning the next few days with intention.
I am very grateful for Andre’s support and for the care he brought to our conversation. His advice gave me useful tools, renewed confidence, and a more focused approach to the work ahead. I would highly recommend a session with him to anyone seeking thoughtful guidance, practical direction, and a supportive space to develop their application narrative. The session helped me turn uncertainty into a clearer plan, and I feel much more prepared to make the most of the time ahead and present my experiences in a meaningful and convincing way.”
one of mine has been absolutely unreal...before my first round interview we set up a phone call so she could prep me with things to prepare, and actually knew before me that i got the superday (she kept inquiring with hr), and then we had a string of about 15 emails the day before my superday where she peppered me with interview questions and critiqued my answers. has been unreal to me throughout the process. and yes, this contact is a school-only contact
I have been fairly lucky in terms of how connections have helped me out. Two personal/family contacts have gone out of their way to 'create' paid internships at their respective companies, one a F500 finance position and one a Canadian BB finance position. Another wasn't able to find me a placement, but put me into contact with a second year IB associate at a different Canadian BB. On the other hand, I know lots of people who have connections but they have not been useful at all when it comes to advice, job search help, etc...
That's the name of the game, partner. That's why they say, "it just takes one." Sure, that may be true, but if it were easy then everybody would be in this industry. That "one" who will actually "do" is very hard to come by. It's like finding a needle in a haystack. Dig long enough and you should run into it...sometime...
Sounds like some of you guys have had some real wonderful connections. I haven't had anyone who really took it upon themselves to help make sure I made it through the recruiting process, but my boss this summer ended up being someone who really went to bat for me once I made it in the door.
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