“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.”
Oftentimes I forget why I don't like investment wankers... Posts like this refresh my memory.
Hey dumb dumb, you're a monkey not a leader. Stop being pretentious and do your work
i have this strong urge to punch OP in the face
Yeah, obviously. Churchill / Lincoln / Gandhi / Alexander the Great - All ex-Goldman M&A.
lmaooooooooooo
Clearly. How else could they command those Microsoft Office documents?
LOL.
I will give an honest answer. For me, I always noticed I was "different" than most people. I am not an extrovert, I am horrible at planning parties, and past basic introductions and sucking up, I can't maintain a conversation that well. People have described me as intimidating and a little uncomfortable to be around because I will call someone out if even they don't want to hear it. With that said, during my time in corp dev (when I was an intern) the executive board and my team were sitting in the board room deciding how to go about performing a very detailed/lengthy task (dion't feel like getting into details). What the exec board and my team was saying was all wrong, in my opinion (and it was). I immediately gave my opinion and lo and behold everyone was shocked like wtf is this intern saying. I then explained my position , why they were wrong, and how mine was better (in a nice manner)] and I was placed to oversee the task, yes, as an intern I was placed in a managerial role overseeing 40-50 people.
Stepping back from my long winded explanation. Knowledge is power and most importantly builds confidence. You can't be a leader if you don't know anything about the subject. Was I born to be a leader? No, I was not. But with my knowledge I am better versed on most subjects thus leading people to follow me when I state my opinion
edit: that came out very cocky, sorry man haha
I'm going to call an almighty level of bullshit on this story. "With my knowledge", so I take it your knowledge as an intern was superior to that of an entire corp development team?
prob corp dev team of blockbuster pondering netflix acquisition
This is a case of fabricating a long winded story to support some idealistic bullshit you see on a bumper sticker. Classic internet.
+1. OP literally listened to his soft teachers that told him there is no such thing as a dumb question. His history is littered with them.
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