“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.”
Buddy you’re expected to come join the group along with the rest. Enough time allotted for everyone. These types of arrangements and wfh dynamic have destroyed the culture. Unfortunately, you’re the red flag in this case.
There was no analyst group as it is a small boutique (30 employees). I would be the only analyst on the team and the boutique doesn't really provide any training...
That’s def not normal if you just ask
Yeah all I did was simply inquired about whether a delayed start would be a possibility. I had never mentioned that I needed to have a delayed start or gave any indication that a delayed start was a firm requirement for me.
During the interview process, they had also mentioned that they would give me a modeling test as part of the interview process but never did so and just extended an offer so I kind of had a feeling that they just wanted see if I was any good on the job and, if not, they would just fire me.
You blew yourself up and now are looking to blame someone. Even more so the case of a small shop - they need someone they will be able to depend on, not someone who’s looking for excuses before starting. Study, take exams now… man how someone fresh out so uninspired to get going…
Looks like the boutique made a good call rescinding your offer. You made a request in poor judgement and they had a feeling you were out of tune maturity wise. You post here asking if what you asked for was in poor judgment thus confirming you currently lack professional maturity.
I've heard of people delaying their start date due to unforseen circumstances and it didn't lead to a rescinded offer. Not sure how common it is tho
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