Hey Everyone
Hey everyone,
A soon-to-graduate here. I recently wrapped up an investment banking summer analyst internship at a boutique IB firm in the Corporate Finance Division, where I had the incredible opportunity to work on three M&A deals with valuations exceeding $500 million. Witnessing the intricacies of deal-making firsthand ignited my passion for the world of high finance, and I'm now determined to land another summer intern position in the M&A division.
However, the transition from corporate finance to M&A can be daunting. That's where you, the amazing WSO community, come in! I'm eager to learn from your experiences, insights, and any war stories you're willing to share.
Specifically, I'm curious about:
- The biggest challenges junior bankers face in today's market.
- Tips for developing and showcasing the skill set needed for success in M&A.
- Resources or recommendations for someone like me aiming to break into the industry.
Beyond knowledge, I'm also actively seeking mentorship and connections with experienced professionals. If you're willing to chat or share your career journey, I'd be incredibly grateful.
Let's crack the investment banking code together! Hit me up with your thoughts, advice, or even just a friendly hello.
Thanks
First of all, I would suggest striking your name from this post or any other posts on this website. There’s very little to gain from it and a lot to lose depending on what else you may post about in the future.
Second, you sound really smart, which is great, and you have a lot of passion and eagerness, but being overly eager is potentially the biggest obstacle you’ll face.
What you have to understand is that in most workplaces, 90-95% of your people are not that eager to do anything. They come in a few minutes late, leave a few minutes early, and are doing the minimum to hang on to their jobs and cash checks. They draw breath and a paycheck. The issue for you is that many of these people will actively loathe you if they perceive you as being too eager, which is not a good thing for interviewing success.
The good news is twofold. #1 is that this kind of thing gets better with age as some of the novelty of the industry wears off with you. #2 is that eager people tend to have really successful careers overall, as they love what they do and want their bosses to succeed, which bosses appreciate.
I think that’s the best advice I can give in this case, because your intensity and eagerness shows through in your writing.
Thanks for the suggestions, mate. And, yeah I removed my name from the post. I'm new here (created this account today), so I wasn't aware of these things 😅.
But, if people don't share things about themselves here, then how do they make connections? I have seen a lot of genuine posts (lying in the green zone), posted by anonymous people.
The place for connections is LinkedIn. Begin reaching out to bankers there so you get some traction.
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