“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.”
Woah. Overachiever in the house. Not until October at the earliest.
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seriously? even online applications?
Why in god's name would you want to apply for an internship program that isn't for 13 months? Don't you... you know... want to put in details about what you're able to accomplish between now and 5 months from now?
Yeah, that's a good point. I just want to make sure I know when it starts so I can make sure I'm on my game as soon as it arrives.
Enjoy your summer, things don't get rolling until early October.
TIme to network hard!
hmm in the UK applications open in August..
mebbe he recruitin for APAC? :/
I'm working on compiling deadlines for SA 2014 IB applications. Does anyone have a list already? So far: JPM:? Citi: ? Goldman: ? MS: Feb. 1 / Dec. 12 EMEA Lazard: Dec. 15 UBS: Jan/Feb? Barclays: Dec. 31 DB: Feb? CS: Nov. 1 Jefferies: Nov. 1 Piper Jaffrey: Nov. 8 HSBC: Jan. 11 Wells Fargo: Early Nov. RBS: March? Blackston: Early Jan. Guggenhiem: ? Greenhill: ? Oppenheimer: ? Raymond James: ? Wedbush: ? Capstone: ? Lincoln Int.: ? Moelis: Nov. Evercore: ? Cowen Group: ?
I agree, but are online deadlines not similar to internal recruiting deadlines? Or is that pretty much open until they start interviewing if you have the right sources?
At our school, JPM deadline is sometime next week. :|
for SA
Doesn't hurt to apply online. I got calls back from a couple of firms, mostly boutiques/MMs. Got my SA by applying online.
most if not all BBs (know for a fact that GS, Citi, JP, and UBS do this) run accelerated processes in late summer for previous interns with exploding deadlines for the next summer, and a larger accelerated process in the fall for top candidates and study abroad students. dont know what you mean by 'application' and 99% of the online apps are never read (rare exceptions exist, of course) - just follow your OCR deadline if youre at a target and network now if youre at a nontarget
For someone at a semi-target (can't apply thru OCR as a soph) who has networked with mid- to senior-level people at BBs through informational interviews, how do you recommend applying? Some of these people asked for my resume and others did not, but generally it was "keep me updated on your progress through recruiting season." Does this really mean, "apply online and notify me when you do so it won't get ignored?"
October-January
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