Further Qualifications

Happy holidays everyone!

I've come to a point where I feel that just being an M&A banker is not enough (I hope there are folks out there who have had the same concern). Are there any professional qualifications you are (thinking about) taking, e.g. CFA® ? I'm looking to move into PE or quant HF.

Thanks.

PS. All those who are not in the industry or just willing to post moronic comments, please save your breath.

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yes. I am wondering the same thing. Besides doing a great job at work, what else can one do to stand out from the many analysts that exist when applying to PE/hedge funds/business school?

 
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I believe in taking care of myself and a balanced diet and rigorous exercise routine.

In the morning, if my face is a little puffy, I'll put on an ice pack while doing stomach crunches. I can do 1000 now. After I remove the ice pack, I use a deep pore cleanser lotion. In the shower I use a water activated gel cleanser, then a honey almond body scrub, and on the face an exfoliating gel scrub. Then I apply an herb-mint facial mask which I leave on for 10 minutes while I prepare the rest of my routine. I always use an after shave lotion with little or no alcohol, because alcohol dries your face out and makes you look older. Then moisturizer, then an anti-aging eye balm followed by a final moisturizing protective lotion.

 

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