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+235 Accidentally Punched MD in the Face 52 6y
+160 Where is the compensation in banking? Is it worth taking a pay cut for the long-term prospects? 54 6y
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+100 Non-Target Recruiting Guide Part I: Resume and Networking 11 6y
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+49 How the hell can I be a value add in my networking attempts? 18 6y
+49 William Blair first round interview help! 36 6y
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+47 Is I-banking a possibility for me? 32 6y
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+45 Networking Approach 31 6y
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+44 IB or Insurance Agent? 20 6y
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+39 Guggenheim (NY) Vs. Rothschild (NY) Vs. William Blair (Chicago) 24 6y
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+37 PWP Chicago? 37 6y
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+35 Please Help a Kid Out 31 6y
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+34 Thoughts on Miller Buckfire? 27 6y
+33 IB's in Minneapolis? 18 6y
+32 Chicago SA 24 6y
+32 Chicago IBD Offices 47 6y
+31 what does a superday consist of? 30 6y
+31 Why You Should Never Quit Goldman Sachs 1 6y
+31 Understanding the Investment Banking industry 21 6y
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+31 Which of these 9 MBA schools would help someone break into I-banking? 22 6y
+31 Middle Market Internship - Chicago 17 6y
+31 NYU Stern vs. University of Chicago 28 6y
+31 Travel on resume 22 6y
+30 Indiana University Undergrad 34 6y
+30 Chances of IB at BB 9 6y
+29 What experience for MBA? FLDP vs boutique/mm IB 14 6y
+29 Columbia University vs. UChicago 43 6y
+29 Care to lend some help to a confused student? (question regarding majors) 19 6y
+28 O&G Investment Banking: Kellogg vs McCombs 14 6y
+28 Best Chicago IB Offices-Updated 36 6y
+28 How do I get a finance internship...of ANY kind? 11 6y
+27 Take a 30+% Pay Cut to Work Gain More Relevant Expeience? 8 6y
+27 Chicago Exit Ops 22 6y
+27 Investment Banking in Minneapolis 49 6y
+27 How to Answer Salary Question in Email? 52 6y
+26 No IB Offers -- Not Giving Up 3 6y
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+26 Non-target with 3.8/4.0 GPA vs target with 3.2 GPA 44 6y

Career Advancement Opportunities

October 2026 Investment Banking

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  • Moelis & Company 01 99.0%
  • JPMorgan 01 98.4%
  • Guggenheim Partners 02 97.9%
  • Morgan Stanley 06 97.4%

Overall Employee Satisfaction

October 2026 Investment Banking

  • Moelis & Company No 99.5%
  • Morgan Stanley 02 99.0%
  • Evercore 01 98.4%
  • Banco Santander 02 97.9%
  • BMO Capital Markets 13 97.4%

Professional Growth Opportunities

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  • Evercore 01 99.5%
  • Moelis & Company 01 99.0%
  • Morgan Stanley 05 98.4%
  • Goldman Sachs 01 97.9%
  • JPMorgan No 97.4%

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October 2026 Investment Banking

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  • Associates (57) $264
  • 3rd+ Year Analyst (8) $210
  • 2nd Year Analyst (28) $184
  • Intern/Summer Associate (16) $161
  • 1st Year Analyst (84) $151
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