“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.”
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Don’t work in tech sales but I’ll give my 2 cents as I have a lot of friends that do.
Comp: The ranges massively. I know some that started at seed/series A companies making 90k+ TC as a BDR, and now make ~130k+ TC as an AE with 3YOE. Others I know who went to F500’s as an AE and made nearly 300k with 5YOE. This is anecdotal, but Glassdoor will be your friend here. Stock compensation can also be a factor.
Stress: if you can do IB for a year, you’ll be fine. Most people I know work an average of 50 hours or so (some work 30), but this can also vary. Some companies are also more cutthroat than others so not hitting quotas can get you dinged at sweatier places.
Pros: WLB seems to be great. Lots of lateral movement between big companies is quite common which can be nice. For a hard worker, an eat what you kill model is great.
Cons: Two major cons you should consider. 1) It can get very repetitive, and exhausting, especially if you’re cold calling/emailing. I know some people who moved out of sales within 6 months because of this, but it could also be for reason 2) It can be quite easy to get pigeon holed. Assuming you’re a smart hardworker, this might not be a worry. However, the upward movement is difficult because after AE, there’s senior AE, and then?? Head of sales? idk… For this reason, lots of people try to move into strategy at a start up— especially ex bankers — or something else entirely.
My suggestion would be to see if sales is something you really want to do, and strongly consider the downsides. If comp is important, and you can work hard enough to move to something else eventually, then it’s definitely a great option. Also a great launchpad for founders!
I have a similar background and am in a similar boat. Seems like most jobs are "priced in" these days. There's always a catch. Need to just take a risk these days and hope you're lucky eventually, it's not like 20 years ago when you just needed a pulse to be in the top 1% of earners in a HCOL in finance (sorry older millennials/GenX it's true). Idk maybe I'm jaded from finance, but if you're not on the IB/PE/HF/ER/S&T path, pay frankly is horrible
Are you keen to get out?
Yes I am thinking about sales!
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