LinkedIn for IB Is So Different — What’s the Right Approach?

I’ve noticed that most Investment Banking professionals—especially at senior levels—are very low-profile or inactive on LinkedIn, unlike VC/startups where posting and personal branding are common.

Given this difference, what’s the right LinkedIn approach for a student targeting IB?

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why would you post.

VCs and start-ups need visibility because it helps them make money. As a wagie you don't need to be really posting

 

 

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