Have an interview with a boutique firm (~200 employees) coming up. I've spoken with a few people there. When asked "Why our firm?" can I recount details from these conversations ie "Well I spoke with John Doe, and he told me the culture is really blah blah", or should I keep it anonymous.
| +324 | UBS Tech MD hires Son (from no-name college) as an Intern | 54 | 14h |
| +89 | [Official] 2026 IB Analyst Bonus Megathread (with 2025 Consolidated Pay and Perks/Benefits) | 12 | 1d |
| +75 | Evercore Intern Seizure | 16 | 14m |
| +54 | Is DCM actually underrated ? | 20 | 11h |
| +46 | Are all Tech / TMT groups sweaty? | 33 | 6h |
| +41 | UBS Groups Ranked by Future Outlook | 20 | 5d |
| +41 | JPM M&A is Gone??? Purely Coverage Banking??? | 20 | 19h |
| +37 | Am I behind? 31 Year Old Analyst | 9 | 23h |
| +36 | Losing my personality in Banking | 5 | 1d |
| +32 | UVA McIntire vs Cornell Dyson for IB | 19 | 3d |
Career Resources
Get instant access to lessons taught by experienced private equity pros and bulge bracket investment bankers including financial statement modeling, DCF, M&A, LBO, Comps and Excel Modeling.
Can't you just say "I spoke with some analysts/associates/VPs" rather than going full autistic?
I disagree with you honestly. I think it’s better to say who you spoke to…
Only if they ask I'd say, unless he spoke to an MD
I would sprinkle it in casually, maybe 1-2 solid contacts.
It’s common if not expected to mention those with whom you have spoken
I mentioned the names of the people I talked to in the firm who I’d “let 'em eat my ass like a cupcake” but did not get the job
Officiis id amet laboriosam voluptatem. Quisquam iure non ut nulla itaque. Fugiat consequatur commodi voluptatem ducimus assumenda. Voluptatem aut et qui molestiae nostrum. Molestiae id dolores ducimus quia quia fugiat esse. Sit accusantium aspernatur culpa et provident eaque voluptate. Quod tenetur maxime velit molestiae.
See All Comments - 100% Free
WSO depends on everyone being able to pitch in when they know something. Unlock with your email and get bonus: 6 financial modeling lessons free ($199 value)
or Unlock with your social account...