Incoming Investment Banking Analyst and what should I do

Hello Guys,

I got the chance to join a prestigious Investment Bank next year as a 1st Year Analyst. I would like to stand out compaed to my peers (I think I do already because I am very passionate about banking and don't think about the exit at all). What should I do to prepare for my time as an analyst? I have about 1 month of spare time. Should I do a modelling course? Which books can you recommend to impress the seniors in small talk? (I mean knowledge about some niche stuff which would make me seem intellectual)

Thank you guys

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First, you need to make sure you post "Incoming Investment Banking Analyst" on your LinkedIn with a three-paragraph explanation of how blessed you feel to have gotten the position.

" I live by the golden rule: those who have the gold usually make the rules"
 

Sounds like you already stand out...I would buy some horn-rimmed glasses so that you seem intellectual, though.

I come from down in the valley, where mister when you're young, they bring you up to do like your daddy done
 

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