For those who’ve secured IB roles — what do you think helped your application stand out?
Preparing for 2026 grad roles and keen to learn what made a difference for others. Could be something in your CV, networking, interview prep, or how you told your story.
Any tips would be much appreciated
| +191 | Evercore > Goldman and I don’t think it’s particularly close anymore | 66 | 1h |
| +158 | Article: Why UBS's Asian M&A bankers are thriving and UBS's American M&A bankers are not | 17 | 1d |
| +90 | Think Twice before Recruiting for HOUSTON IB!! | 46 | 25m |
| +86 | UBS Offer Day | 32 | 7h |
| +71 | I hate Wells Fargo | 19 | 1d |
| +52 | No return offer - feeling like a failure is an understatement | 21 | 14h |
| +49 | How cooked am I as an incoming WF IB SA 2027? | 17 | 1d |
| +47 | WF Return offers | 28 | 3d |
| +40 | 2026 Investment Banking Return Offer Climate | 25 | 1d |
| +39 | Should I go back into a junior IBD role for comp? | 16 | 3d |
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