0 Deleted 1 1y
+23 Warwick vs Oxbridge/Imperial for Quant - Gap Year Advice? 12 1y
+4 Is learning technicals/behaviorals in 3 weeks doable for SA 2026? 5 1y
0 Importance of Location for Consulting vs IB 3 1y
+3 Taking a gap semester to re-recruit? 2 1y
+17 Deferring Career with Military+MBA? 6 1y
0 Is it worth it to apply to 2026 internships if I am planning to transfer 1 1y
+9 Surveillance Analyst Role Exits: pls help 1 1y
0 IB Interviews? mathy questions? 1 1y
+9 Turning down CB and going to Commercial 2 1y
0 should i apply for big bank internships as a 1st year? 1 1y
0 What diversity programs have yet to come out? 1 1y
0 What to do 1 1y
+26 How to Stop Thinking About Next Move? 5 1y
+2 Hedge fund or Investment Banking 1 1y
0 Career Advice moving to london. 1 1y
+9 Invited to interview for summer internship with Optum Advisory team - nature of role? 0 1y
+15 Recent graduate struggling 5 1y
+15 Advice for younger student 8 1y
+9 Need help planning the future 1 1y
+10 Getting an IB job as a 23 y.o. Russian Immigrant - I Need to Hear "Heavy Truth" 1 1y
0 Applying to different locations 1 1y
+9 Internship at IB regional Boutique in México or Big 4 M&A(European Student) 1 1y
+11 Do I even have a shot for IB internship? 3 1y
0 Credit Score and Jobs 1 1y
+9 Realistic Job Search Advice - 30 year old M&A Analyst moving to New York from London 1 1y
+3 International student disadvantages in job search 0 1y
+14 Operations to FO Roles 3 1y
+3 Apply or Network First? 3 1y
0 Should I put a cover letter if it’s not required 2 1y
+43 Full-Time Recruiting as a Summer Analyst 11 1y
+12 Junior who struck out in IB looking for what to puruse full time. 2 1y
+20 Advice on unique situation: stay in RE or accept role to IB 6 1y
0 Should I start networking emails 1 1y
+2 Low Gpa and Internships 1 1y
+10 Will I ever get a job in IB? - Am I Screwed? 20 1y
+3 Networking with future colleagues before the summer 1 1y
0 Where do you find grad internships anymore? 1 1y
0 Allowed to Apply to Multiple Groups SA2026? 1 1y
+17 Credit in Budapest or Buy side in Greece 7 1y
0 Do interviewers ask your rating when lateraling? 3 1y
+15 I've Been A Total Networking Failure... Any Advice for Improvement? 6 1y
+9 Career Advice - Second Semester Senior 1 1y
0 Best way to stay updated on openings being posted? 3 1y
+9 long term career advice for student recruiting IB/PE & comparing post-grad opps, buy-side vs sell-side, etc. 1 1y
0 When to Re-Start Networking?! 1 1y
0 Topical, intermediate, or difficult questions - Project Finance Interviews 1 1y
0 Can we apply to multiple internships at the same bank? 2 1y
+17 How to prep for Boutique IB Interview? 12 1y
+9 Does declining a job offer reduce my chances of receiving future interview/offer? 1 1y
+10 Is it Even Possible? 3 1y
+13 Graduating College Early 2 1y
0 Applying with a different email than the one used for the coffee chat 4 1y
+13 [HELP] Doing Two Internships at Once? 10 1y
+3 Can I apply to IB firms a few days after they open? 3 1y
+13 Offered another year at my firm, but considering leaving. Am I making a mistake? 6 1y
0 Where to put the cover letter? 1 1y
+15 How can I maximise my connections as a high schooler 3 1y
+1 Chance of breaking into IB 2 1y
0 Starting Your Own Firm 2 1y
+9 Incoming Summer Analyst not 21 14 1y
+2 Kinda freaking out abt Hirevue 2 1y
+6 Super confused on how to apply 1 1y
+13 Gap year? Or gap semester? 13 1y
+3 Am I screwed? Recruiting for 2026 SA 1 1y
+3 Discard 1 1y
+15 How the hell am I supposed to get another internship. 9 1y
0 Should I network before applying to internships? 1 1y
+3 Starting a new job 1 1y
+12 Decision to be made 3 1y
+12 Cold email tweaks? 2 1y
+6 Value of Financial Modelling Course and Which One to Pick 1 1y
+9 Networking Advice 1 1y
0 Elevate Career Network 0 1y
0 Can you use the same subject line on all email? 2 1y
0 Modeling in Interviews? 1 1y
+43 Deleted 22 1y
+3 Job hop - Applicable to banking? 1 1y
+1 Finance/Accounting/Investment Banking & Corporate Finance online Courses & Certifications 1 1y
0 How fast is it possible to learn technicals. 1 1y
+81 Delete 25 1y
0 Hong Kong SA 2025 2 1y
+6 What are the only realistic options for an undesirable candidate? 1 1y
0 Withdrawing and Reapplying PLEASE HELP 2 1y
+27 ... 12 1y
+8 IB headhunters - FIRMS OVERVIEW LIST 12 1y
+9 Got an interview as a Euro Government Bonds Junior Broker at TP ICAP 1 1y
+6 3 Month freshman internship, what to do? 1 1y
+17 Should I disclose to current firm who the new firm is that I'm jumping to? 9 1y
0 Dimensional Fund Advisor internship 1 1y
+7 I feel lost in life and lack purpose? What should I do 2 1y
0 Graduating Class of 25 Job Market 2 1y
+11 Rejected because of references 5 1y
+10 Lateral Case Studies 18 1y
0 Is Evening a good time to suggest? 4 1y
+18 When to network? (SA 2026) 28 1y
+1 If I can't secure a FT position in IB out of college, what is another job you'd recommend I look into going for? 2 1y
+9 3.6 gpa good enough? 19 1y
0 Withdrawing and Resubmitting Application 2 1y
0 is this the worst time for networking emails? 4 1y

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