“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.”
I can't speak for the schools but I don't think you have to be Mormon to go to BYU? I think they may have a pretty strict student code of conduct though.
Whatever. I just want to know if its a better MBA to break into I-Banking.
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Well, that was really helpful for OP. He learned that Notre Dame undergrads think the Notre Dame undergrad program is great, that undergrad Notre Dame students look down on the Notre Dame grad program (Which is kinda funny, because ND is maybe a top 25 school for undergrad and maybe around top 20 for MBA, so like, the student quality is basically identical, right? Pot, meet kettle.) He then got one line about how BYU sucks, with no explanation. But we'll just take your word for it man, thanks. And then the best part: you told him to go to the University of Chicago. That's great! I'm sure he didn't know about Booth before reading your post. Thanks for keying us all in on that under-the-radar program. Should he check out Harvard too? Do they offer MBAs?
I mean ND is "maybe a top 25 school for undergrad" insofar as 17 is "maybe" less than 25 and "maybe around top 20 for MBA" insofar as 27 is "around" 20 (USNWR rankings). The other equally if not more important point to make is that the drop-off in bang-for-buck in MBAs is much steeper.
Definitely super helpful for the OP...plus ND undergrad (mendoza or not) is definitely not considered a target. If you look at a real target like Wharton, you'd see that the top 10 employers of all-time (per LinkedIn's new alumni tool) are McKinsey, GS, Citi, BCG, MS, JPMorgan, BAML, Deloitte, Bain and Google. All, with the exception of Deloitte, are top tier IBD, consulting or tech companies. While ND's top 10 employers are E&Y, Deloitte, PwC, KPMG, IBM, Boeing, Target, BAML, AT&T, P&G.
Definitely a target for big 4 accounting and midwest corporates.
Have you tried contacting the career centers at either of these places?
If you like shorts, facial hair, sex, beer, or fun - don't go to BYU
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