“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.”
Just ask them in the interview. If they say yes, then yes. And if they say no, no. They probably won't say no, though.
And I don't think it would be frowned upon.
Thank you for the response, I just wanted to make sure going into the interview.
Should probably be okay, just have one of those resume holders + note pads with you (and a pen).
I've seen some bankers did that. Some even drew diagrams on their own business cards.
I've never asked. When technical questions start, I always have a pen/paper in hand ready to write down whatever information they provide. It really is good form. I'm surprised people don't do this.
Don't get me wrong, if its just a simple accounting question, you probably will look incompetent / lack of confidence, but anything slightly complex, I write down.
If you need to use pen and paper (and sometimes you will), then use it. Even if the interviewer expects you to know how to do the question off the top of your head, it's better to write it down, take a little longer and get it right than to try to figure it out without writing everything down and getting it wrong.
In fact, there are many technical questions where an interviewer would expect you to write stuff down, for example, a question with multiple parts and specific numbers. This is why you always bring your padfolio that you bought at the campus bookstore for $50 bucks along with a pen/pencil and paper to interviews (besides the part where you will never, ever use it again after that, so you might as well get your use in.)
or you could just use a jackknife and etch your thought process into the table.
... or your leg so they'll think you're tough and can handle the pain that comes with IB hours
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