“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.”
-_- mendoza no, i wouldnt do uconn mba unless ur part timing it. why are u choosing between these two what are ur stats? any top 15 will help u do IBD
Neither.
Kelley will give you a better shot at IBD than Mendoza.
Not so sure for MBA. I think ND would place better than Kelley at that level.
Stamford, Connecticut? I think you mean Stanford.
He's hinting at his UBS pedigree.
Notre Dame for sure
Neither.
Don't waste 100k at Notre Dame. If you are going to spend that much you definitely want to attend a top 15. I am currently at a top 5 MBA program.
"I am currently at a top 5 MBA program"
Pat yourself on the back, man ... you deserve it.
Go do the new MS in Business at ND. One year, cheaper. MBA's are soft degrees. Only do it if work pays for it or it is at a top program. I know Wharton people not finding jobs. Don't waste the money.
This is very scary.
I respectfully disagree. I know you are all about the one-year programs (MSFs), but I found the MS will cheapen your standing in a pool of candidates.
That being said, that is a ton of debt for ND.
I'm not all about MS programs, but if you doing an MBA for the branding, not the education. Since this isn't a top tier MBA I suggested saving half the time and half the cost.
Also, not sure how an MS cheapens standing in a pool of candidates. In my experience (personal and otherwise) I would say it is neutral/beneficial.
If you want to work in Hartford go to UConn, otherwise 100k+ is just too much IMO to spend on ND. I go to a non top MBA program and although I love it and did manage to get a great summer internship lined up, I honestly would be really hesitant to be paying the price tag if I wasn't getting a full ride (don't be too impressed, I got it b/c I'm a Vet). With that said... in the end I think an MBA really is worth what you put into it. If you are serious about school, networking, etc it'll be worth it and can be a great investment but if you think just having MBA on your resume is a game changer in and of it self..well it's not. My advice is know exactly what you want to do post MBA (or at least know the concentration you want), look at the companies that have hired from those MBA programs or search and find alums from those programs and if those companies/ career paths align to what you want to do then it might be worth it. Rankings are great and all but don't go to ND concentrate in Operations when you want to work in Boston doing Finance or vice versa. I went to a lesser ranked school than others I got into b/c it was in the city I wanted and had a good reputation for what I wanted to focus in and it was absolutely the right choice...Remember the endgame of an MBA is to get yourself that job or position you want afterwards, so just make sure where ever you go can help facilitate achieving that goal.
Should I get my MBA at UConn ($25,000) or Notre Dame ($110,000)? (Originally Posted: 04/12/2013)
I'd like to go into I-banking, but don't have good stats -- decent GMAT, poor GPA, and absolutely no financial background.
Should I go to Notre Dame (Mendoza) for my MBA, which is a boderline Top 25 school, for a total of $110,000 or should I just go to UConn, which is like Top 40 or 50 and costs $25,000?
Does Notre Dame offer that much more than UConn?
Why would you create another, identical post on this topic. Go to neither.
Because I didn't realize that there was a Business School forum until just now.
BTW, did you catch Impact Wrestling last night?
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