“My mentoring session with Andre was extremely valuable and gave me the clarity and direction I needed at an important stage of my application journey. He was kind, approachable, and generous with his time, creating an atmosphere in which I felt comfortable sharing my experiences, asking questions, and discussing my doubts openly.
One of the most helpful aspects of our conversation was his guidance on how to organize and communicate my personal story. Andre helped me understand how to connect different experiences into a coherent narrative, identify the elements that matter most, and explain their significance more clearly. His perspective was fundamental in helping me see how to present my background with greater confidence, purpose, and authenticity.
I particularly appreciated his advice on what to avoid. He helped me recognize that including every detail does not necessarily make a story stronger, and that being selective can make a message much more effective. Our discussion gave me a clearer understanding of how to avoid unnecessary repetition, keep my narrative focused, and ensure that each part contributes something meaningful to the overall application.
Andre also provided valuable guidance on how to organize the application process itself. He helped me think more clearly about priorities, how to approach the different components, and how to make the work feel more manageable. Having a clearer structure has made a difference to my mindset: instead of seeing the applications as one overwhelming task, I now feel better equipped to approach them through specific, achievable steps.
Another important takeaway was his advice on how to use the coming days effectively. Our conversation helped me understand where to focus my energy, which tasks deserve immediate attention, and how to establish a realistic plan. I left the session with a stronger sense of direction and a better understanding of how to balance thoughtful preparation with consistent progress.
What made the experience positive was the combination of practical guidance and encouragement. Andre offered suggestions in a considerate and constructive way, helping me reflect on my choices while also making me feel supported. His kindness made it easier to engage honestly with the process and to see areas for improvement as opportunities to strengthen my applications.
Overall, this session was fundamental in helping me understand both what I want to communicate and how to move forward. I now have a clearer approach to telling my story, organizing my applications, avoiding common mistakes, and planning the next few days with intention.
I am very grateful for Andre’s support and for the care he brought to our conversation. His advice gave me useful tools, renewed confidence, and a more focused approach to the work ahead. I would highly recommend a session with him to anyone seeking thoughtful guidance, practical direction, and a supportive space to develop their application narrative. The session helped me turn uncertainty into a clearer plan, and I feel much more prepared to make the most of the time ahead and present my experiences in a meaningful and convincing way.”
lol they have a life and aren’t working 24/7. They’ll pass comments whenever convenient for them just because they can.
Hear you and I changed shops for exactly this reason. Need to be at a shop where there is minimal pitching and more live execution.
Pure spite.
I had a MD who I actually loved to work with. Something urgent came up, and he was supposed to be meeting a prospect. I called his house phone and his son picked up since he wasn’t responding to texts/voicemails I left him (summer break so the 12 yo was home). He said, yeah, dad left on a bike ride 2 hours ago. No idea when he will be back.
I jokingly called him out on it the next day, and he said you gotta do what you gotta do. Pretty solid life lesson. Turns out the meeting got canceled and he was pissed about it. We later sold that company for $400M which is solid for a LMM tech boutique. He usually got it right and never lied to me. Great guy. MDs are people too.
You don't have to mention that this happened at a LMM because at any reputable house (BB or EB) this is extremely unacceptable behavior by any MD.
They all do it...I just happened to catch him. Don't delude yourself that MDs/partners are on 24/7. They also have personal needs. The partner I worked under at GS went MIA frequently.
They have no incentive to care about juniors’ time. The work will get done regardless so what difference does it make to him whether he provides the comments at 6pm or screws around at the gym/club and gives the comments at 10pm.
The only way to fix this is to put in guardrails to force MDs to be more efficient. Juniors can’t work past 2am etc. That will never happen.
Trying to put guardrails has got to be the most "walking on eggshells" experience to take place. You're playing both associate and internal voice of the team to make sure you aren't working past 12am every day. I think MDs just get so used to their ways that they just get accustomed to it, but having a life outside the office is also nice!
Sunt qui natus id non rem. Itaque possimus ut cumque sed. Qui eos aut cumque neque consequatur.
Voluptatem velit numquam officiis libero. Eligendi a autem aut aspernatur non ratione. Fugiat perspiciatis sit consequatur nostrum. Velit facilis voluptas omnis accusantium sed numquam quis.
Voluptate nostrum nihil et. Eos praesentium ut similique consequuntur sunt non id illo. Omnis sit aut ipsam adipisci repellendus aut. Neque nemo et magnam dignissimos est rerum dolor. Neque assumenda consequatur accusamus ipsam et id aut.
Ea reiciendis et officia error. Vitae quo ipsum facilis ratione architecto tenetur. Harum non accusantium quo occaecati quo. Ut est quaerat et veritatis facilis facere. Excepturi adipisci at qui odit quia.
See All Comments - 100% Free
WSO depends on everyone being able to pitch in when they know something. Unlock with your email and get bonus: 6 financial modeling lessons free ($199 value)
or Unlock with your social account...