Slow Friday and wanted to give back to the community. Never done one of these before but feel free to ask away.
P.S. Can't go into too much detail on my current role.
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Thanks for doing this! Just wondering what your best tips are for someone looking to recruit for a MF from a MM IB firm.
Not gonna lie - gonna be hard from a MM (but I hope you know that lol). All I can say is network your butt off and hopefully you're bright enough to get through the interview and win the offer.
I’ve been networking like crazy, including trying to get people to meet in person (e.g. coffee chats). Would you be willing to meet in person for networking purposes under the current circumstances?
I don't know what your problem is but I'm gonna try to be nice. Why would I meet a total stranger off WSO for coffee?
I think what he was asking was whether, in principle, you would meet with someone for networking purposes, not if you would meet with him specifically.
I rarely ever post on this site, but I am floored by the rudeness in your response to someone's question in a discussion you literally started to "give back to the community." Notwithstanding the absurdity and narcissism in thinking your clearly limited (and by your own measure below, non-merit based) experience is needed "by the community"... Judging by your responses, you sound angry and somewhat dispassionate in what you do. Also, your blatant xenophobic undertones (e.g. "MIT International robot", "English skills") are disgusting and bizarre for someone who works in government. Thankfully you are not in an important role since, as you mention, you are bored on a Friday at work. Generally, just be a better person. Thanks.
Edited your comments after being flood with ms. what a brave man
Thanks for doing this. In your career, have you seen former valuation guys make the move to PE? And if so, what would be your best tips?
Not a lot. Would try and lateral to IB first.
Was it relatively easy to land your government role (e.g. did they find your prior experience relevant or was this a total career switcher)? Would you say it's a very service oriented role or more finance-y? I'm thinking finance isn't very much for me anymore and am interested in public service.
It is an appointed role - not going to say it is merit based at all. Was completely based off connections through my high school. And it isn't very finance-y, PM me if you want more details (just don't want to post them on a broader forum).
I thought this website was only used by undergrads. Why tf do people who are in their 30s waste time on WSO? Do you not have anything better to do?
how do you assume my age?
unless you graduated in under 4 years and or skipped grades before college, you have to be at least 28. Which is close enough to 30 to be included in the generalization
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