“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.”
Could you give more detail on the bank you are interviewing with?
Yes, the H1B cap is full for 2013, and in that sense the bank wouldn't be able to sponsor an H1B visa. However you did mention that you have OPT of 1 year, which would give you more than enough time to apply for one by April 1 in 2014, while working FT. You should keep communicating with the HR office of the bank you are interviewing with (assuming it's a boutique/MM)
If you are interviewing with a BB, it's possible they may offer you a relocation to either London or HK if a visa isn't possible. No need to be frustrated with the interviewer though, he/she just may not be aware of how the working visa works for international students but it's definitely necessary on your part to keep following up and maintain communications with HR.
Hi, Thanks a lot for the input! The bank I am interviewing is a BB. However, granted that H1B cap is full for 2013 (i.e. there is zero chance they can still give me one for this year), how likely is it that they will relocate me? Put it in another way, why would people be relocated since they can always get an OPT and use it for one year?
the cost of visa sponsorship is next to nothing for bb, even in this economy. As long as they like you very much, they will do it
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