Would Donald Trump have been able to break into BB IB?
Based solely on his communication skills and supreme intelligence. Really interested to get feedback.
Discuss.
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Sure, why not? He was able to break into the presidency, wasn't he?
Well its really opportunity... The industry he has become successful in now is because of his opportunity and because he was good in his position. If he dedicated his time to this industry and he had his same connections than Id say he has an alright chance, but going to a non target would make it very difficult...
He went to Wharton. I think the answer is obvious, is especially back then.
Assuming he didn't go to Wharton
So you want us to assume he wasn't everything that makes him Donald Trump? Why not just ask if some Joe Blow could break into IB then?
I'm sure at 22 he had the option to work for any bank he wanted to via his dad's contacts
This is a ridiculously dumb hypothetical. Don't be an asshole.
Yes, like him or not, he clearly is pretty motivated. Also, having a degree from anywhere back then meant a lot more than it does now. Ulitimatey, he did go to Wharton, did have connections, did come from money, did build a business, did become a household name and did become president. What would make anyone think he couldn't become a banker?
GWB got into Yale. Back then riches meant a lot more than your SAT scores as far as getting into a school like that (a lot of people would say that still holds). This hypothetical is dumb af.
I think wealth helps two ways:
Not having to worry about student loans
Having access to alumni who might be willing to write you a letter of recommendation.
Otherwise I agree that getting accepted now is probably an easier vs the sixties.
he had shit grades at Wharton and only transferred from Fordham because his older brother had connections with admissions. overall a poor college student
probably not relevant since he had the connections to get into IB if he wanted, but saying he went to a top school isn't an indication of his talent (particularly back then)
Bad grades, poor attitude, simply terrible terrible student.
BAD!
Would Trump have been a good Investment Banker? (Originally Posted: 01/07/2018)
What if Trump would have chosen to go into banking? Do you guys think that he would have been a great banker? If yes why? If no why not?
Would've been a fantastic Rx banker
The resident WSO non-target no job offer troll strikes again!
GrandJury spoon-fed baby from target school with no balls
Probably wouldn't make it passed HR rotary dial phone screening.
nah
Good question to ask at the end of your ib interview!
I'll be sure to ask the next batch of analysts
Guys. He would have made it if he was born to his real father, because of the confidence that originally gave him
Definitely. Rich kids who can BS go far in banking.
He's not able to speak in a coherent fashion. I would ding him.
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