I'm a second year undergraduate student, really interested by both industries. I have read dozens of post on WSO and I still can't decide which field is the most interesting. Would love some insights from you guys !
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It is exceedingly unlikely that you'll get a job in PE without first spending a couple of years in IB, so I would focus my efforts on IB for now.
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