“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.”
I hope you're applying to IB gigs outside of the US/UK because your English sucks.
I think one has to realize that every industry has its booms and busts. Certainly, these discussions about the future of the investment banking industry must have existed during some bad years in the 80s and early 90s. In the aftermath of the dotcom bubble, several pundits proclaimed that the VC industry was dead. It had a few really bad years but it bounced back.
@Raptor.45 I'd accept your comment as an 'advice' to encourage myself study English harder. Thanks. @Kejsaren Were there harsh regulations like those made on IB at then? I mean, at least people ouside weren't furious of dotcom bubble; but they are when it comes to the Wall Street.
The investment banking at the goldman sachs will always be most strongest.
The financial sector is cyclical - read Keynes and especially Minsky and they'll point out how the financial sector actually causes volatility in the markets and the business cycles over the long run. My interpretation from that is the financial sector will most likely bounce between regulated and unregulated.
Think about what IB does. Think how business would go on without these services.
Look at the tower of GS in the NYC shutdown-the only building with electricity.
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