How do you avoid getting stuck at VP in an investment banking career? It's the most common level to get stuck at, and getting stuck is a problem due to the up-or-out environment of IB. What tips do you have for progressing into the upper levels of investment banking?
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OP based on your post history I’d worry about getting an internship offer first before worrying about this
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Yep, you got me there. I figure you can never plan too much, so I'd rather know everything about a job rather than only focusing on the next step.
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From what I've seen, good VPs recognize that at some point they need to start transitioning from a pure execution role into a relationship / sales role - they start sourcing more and thinking more big picture in terms of new verticals the group can transition into, developing their own network more (and having something to show for it), etc.
are summer analysts, analysts and/or associates more likely to be promoted/hired/given preferential treatment because they show this potential early on?
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