Behavior in the Workplace

Hey WSO,

Having signed my FT contract at a BB, I wanted to start a thread about how to behave in the workplace.

I am interested in learning about what is the best way to act in the workplace to maximize your appeal to co-workers/managers to eventually climb the ranks of the firm. 

Please feel free to post any advice/anecdotes surrounding: making friends with other professionals, how to develop a relationship with superiors, how to navigate controversial topics, approaching workplace gossip... all with the ultimate goal of getting promoted 

3 Comments
 

Produce timely, high quality work, all with a positive attitude. 

When you do that, everything else you want will make it's way to you. 

Good luck!

 

I noticed that many people change their behavior when they join an office, especially the youngster. Don't do that, just be yourself.
Work consistently, treat others like you want to be treated and learn the ropes from your team / mentors.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline  1-800-273-8255
 

Ab et aut suscipit enim aut dolores et. Quia non quas ducimus et iste. Aut eos suscipit harum quae velit repudiandae dignissimos. Nobis ducimus cumque aut doloremque.

Sunt harum veniam ea. Ut unde rerum accusamus quam sunt ad. Nobis magnam vel sit natus. Veritatis magnam ipsa autem perferendis velit commodi quo. Est illo est voluptatem laboriosam in. Quae aut maiores corporis illo et iure. Excepturi deleniti ab illum deleniti omnis explicabo eaque quia.

Dicta et libero maxime. Voluptas aspernatur sit adipisci iure rem. Quae velit omnis tempore et blanditiis. Nihil rerum quibusdam voluptatem exercitationem iste. Omnis laudantium et quia qui in vel. Corrupti et dolor molestiae quod quia nihil est.

Ipsa fuga rem ea quas ullam. Expedita soluta maxime sapiente et aspernatur et.

Career Advancement Opportunities

May 2026 Investment Banking

  • Evercore 01 99.4%
  • Moelis & Company 01 98.8%
  • JPMorgan 01 98.2%
  • Guggenheim Partners 01 97.7%
  • Morgan Stanley 07 97.1%

Overall Employee Satisfaction

May 2026 Investment Banking

  • Moelis & Company No 99.4%
  • Morgan Stanley 01 98.8%
  • Evercore 01 98.2%
  • BMO Capital Markets 12 97.6%
  • Banco Santander 01 97.1%

Professional Growth Opportunities

May 2026 Investment Banking

  • Moelis & Company No 99.4%
  • Evercore No 98.8%
  • Morgan Stanley 05 98.2%
  • JPMorgan No 97.7%
  • BMO Capital Markets 12 97.1%

Total Avg Compensation

May 2026 Investment Banking

  • Vice President (14) $434
  • Associates (43) $259
  • 3rd+ Year Analyst (8) $210
  • 2nd Year Analyst (22) $179
  • Intern/Summer Associate (13) $156
  • 1st Year Analyst (75) $151
  • Intern/Summer Analyst (65) $101
notes
16 IB Interviews Notes

“... there’s no excuse to not take advantage of the resources out there available to you. Best value for your $ are the...”

Leaderboard

1
redever's picture
redever
99.2
2
kanon's picture
kanon
99.0
3
BankonBanking's picture
BankonBanking
99.0
4
Secyh62's picture
Secyh62
99.0
5
Betsy Massar's picture
Betsy Massar
98.9
6
dosk17's picture
dosk17
98.9
7
GameTheory's picture
GameTheory
98.9
8
CompBanker's picture
CompBanker
98.9
9
DrApeman's picture
DrApeman
98.9
10
numi's picture
numi
98.8
success
From 10 rejections to 1 dream investment banking internship

“... I believe it was the single biggest reason why I ended up with an offer...”