Resume Check

Based on the most helpful WSO content, here are some key points to consider when refining your resume for S&T, AM, WM, or IBD internships:

1. Tailor Your Resume for Each Role:

   • For S&T, highlight skills like programming languages, personal investing portfolio performance, and any quantitative or analytical experience.
   • For AM and WM, emphasize client-facing skills, portfolio management exposure, and financial modeling.
   • For IBD, focus on deal experience, financial analysis, and teamwork.

2. Structure Your Resume with a Clear Thesis:

   • As suggested in WSO threads, your resume should have a clear focus. For example, if you want to emphasize a standout internship, make it the largest section and ensure it overshadows other experiences. This helps recruiters remember you for that specific strength.

3. Highlight Relevant Experiences:

   • Even if your experience isn’t directly related, frame it in a way that aligns with the role. For instance, if you’re transitioning from S&T to IBD, emphasize transferable skills like market analysis, client interaction, and teamwork.

4. Avoid Common Mistakes:

   • Ensure your resume is free of typos and grammatical errors.
   • Don’t include irrelevant information or overcomplicate the format. Keep it clean and professional.

5. Networking and Resume Strategy:

   • When networking, avoid attaching your resume in the first email unless it’s strong enough to stand out. Instead, focus on building rapport and showcasing your interest in the field. Once you’ve established a connection, share your resume when asked.

6. Extra-Curriculars and Unique Points:

   • Include standout achievements like leadership roles, volunteer work, or unique hobbies that make you memorable. For example, being a sports team captain or starting a charity can catch attention.

7. Technical and Behavioral Preparation:

   • Be ready to walk through your resume in interviews. Practice explaining your experiences, what you learned, and how they make you a strong candidate for the role.

If you’re still unsure about your resume’s strength, consider having it reviewed by a professional or leveraging WSO’s resume review services. This can help ensure it’s optimized for the roles you’re targeting.

Sources: S&T Summer Analyst Lateral to IB FT?, Q&A: I just conducted interviews in 4 Superdays, 10 Friendly Reminders While Networking for SA Programs (from a BB Analyst Perspective), Non-target average student declined BB trading ops offer, now having some second thoughts, Ask CompBanker