Injured Monkey

I fell out of my tree and hurt my head. But seriously,I am having major surgery soon and will be in convalescence for 2-3 months.

I recently graduated from college and have yet to land my first job. What are some things I can do when I am recovering to expand my knowledge and broaden my skill set for an analyst type of position (Hedge Fund/I-Bank)?

I read The Journal and several other publications on a daily basis. I was thinking about studying for the GMAT. Any thoughts from experienced monkeys would be appreciated.

2 Comments
 

Well I guess you could try for the CFA? But most people on WSO would probably advise against this....just a suggestion

Get well soon

 

Quis error vitae est et repellat hic. Non iure et consequuntur exercitationem.

Et dolorem id placeat eius. Deleniti explicabo eum aut ea qui sunt debitis. Eos sed voluptatem possimus vitae aliquid odio. Ea perspiciatis quod qui iusto odio dolorum.

Career Advancement Opportunities

June 2026 Investment Banking

  • Evercore 01 99.4%
  • Moelis & Company 01 98.9%
  • JPMorgan 01 98.3%
  • Guggenheim Partners 01 97.7%
  • Morgan Stanley 07 97.1%

Overall Employee Satisfaction

June 2026 Investment Banking

  • Moelis & Company No 99.4%
  • Morgan Stanley 02 98.8%
  • Evercore 01 98.3%
  • BMO Capital Markets 12 97.7%
  • Banco Santander 01 97.1%

Professional Growth Opportunities

June 2026 Investment Banking

  • Evercore 01 99.4%
  • Moelis & Company 01 98.9%
  • Morgan Stanley 05 98.3%
  • JPMorgan No 97.7%
  • Goldman Sachs 02 97.1%

Total Avg Compensation

June 2026 Investment Banking

  • Vice President (14) $434
  • Associates (44) $258
  • 3rd+ Year Analyst (8) $210
  • 2nd Year Analyst (22) $179
  • Intern/Summer Associate (13) $156
  • 1st Year Analyst (79) $150
  • Intern/Summer Analyst (73) $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

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...”