“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.”
Which European target are you at? and what was your undergraduate semi-target school?
Hey,
1) Bocconi
2) RSM
Not sure if RSM is a target school for London. Bocconi maybe, but I'd say only real mainland Europe target would be HEC.
Both are targeted
Bocconi is target in London, probably one of the best represented foreign uni after HEC. A lot of people have non-IB backgrounds before they start their Masters. Just make sure you apply quite early (August-September) as recruiting is in a rolling basis. I would also advise to apply for SA positions instead of FT jobs, simply because there are a lot more SA spots (FT spots are filled with former interns), but that’s your call.
Thanks for the insight! Certainly would be going for SA, as it is a 2 year programme I will be attending.
There are loads of Bocconi students at my BB. Not all are Italian. Go for SA positions - a lot don't have previous IB experience and can land summer gigs.
Bocconi is pretty well represented, but considering how you're coming in with some FT experience you might have a greater edge over Italians who just go straight from undergrad to masters (as is super super common at Bocconi). My biggest recommendation is getting in basically all of your applications prior to school starting (July/August), and making sure you're ready for the psychometric tests far enough in advance. The reasoning behind this is twofold: A) Banks start opening up their applications earlier and earlier each year. You ideally want to apply as early as humanly possible, as it will give you a better chance of making it through. B) Bocconi masters in finance is a much more quantitative courseload compared to comparable masters in finance, and the first semester is considered to be the hardest. You really don't want to be stressing about putting together an application while also studying for it. Consider reaching out in advance to those who are second years in the program, and discussing with them how their first year was, as well as any questions you have about recruitment. Also, I would suggest targeting summer roles in BB/EB/MM firms.
Thanks a lot for your insights!
Almost every Bocconi student I talked to emphasised the quant side of the programme. However, it is also one of the reasons why I opted for it. Will absolutely start working on applications asap, thanks!
I was weighing up whether my ft experience should be considered an edge or a caveat. Perhaps they prefer to recruit unexperienced, but hardworking undergrads, so they can shape them professionaly early on?
Some internships for instance have 0-2 years of experience as a requirement. Would you know by any chance if the 2 year ceiling is including internships or only real ft positions?
Cheers!
Apply early and network hard when the banks visit the campus in late September. Your experience will be viewed favorably and you have, as almost anyone in your class, a solid shot for summer internships. Apply everywhere, not just BBs/EBs/MMs.
The first semester will be hard so if you apply early, network and manage to get an offer, your life will be much easier.
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