PWP SF vs PWP LA

If given the choice which would you prefer to work at? Obviously there’s a focus on tech in SF and industrials in LA but what else should I be considering when deciding where to recruit? Any details regarding culture/hours at these banks would be greatly appreciated

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I'm familiar with the group in LA. I really liked them and the head of the office is a rain maker. He is not afraid to jump into your models with you and take a poke around. They're a pretty technical group

They are industrials focused, as you mentioned, focusing on the construction services industry, although they are interested in expanding to industrial technology. Just like you will with tech, you're going to have to justify why that would interest you and speak to it.

 

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