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+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
+19 Xxx 9 1y
+7 Reschedule Interview or Not? (Internship) 3 1y
+3 Exit opportunities from my background (London) 4 1y
+8 should i even bother to continue networking/trying for ib 5 1y
+14 Would I regret it? - Taking time to travel the world? Hurt future career? 4 1y
+7 How many chats does an analyst usually choose to take with prospective summer analysts? 4 1y
+5 Questions About Diversity Recruiting: Timeline, Programs, and Strategy 1 1y
+7 December job offer - can I delay? 3 1y
+12 If You Live in Kansas City (or another country-ish metro area), please read this. 1 1y
+7 Astorg - London 11 1y
+9 What career path suits me? 3 1y
+3 Verbal offer from HR, reliable? 3 1y
+9 Moving from the UK to the USA. 1 1y
0 What's the email format for Goldman Sachs SFO team? 2 1y
+6 Apply to multiple groups/divisions at EB's? 1 1y
+16 Should I Stay in Corporate Finance or Pivot to a More Demanding Role? Seeking Advice 4 1y
+38 Debating offers and lifestyles 22 1y
+6 Help 1 1y
0 Funniest interview story from you or someone you know? 1 1y
+28 Missed networking call 8 1y
+12 Zurich as foreigner 11 1y
+9 Telling Ppl I want to move to Boston 3 1y
+9 Looking for advice on re-recruiting for FT 1 1y
+9 Interview Question Help: How does a decrease in tax rate affect WACC? 3 1y
+24 I Have an Offer and No Clue About the Industry 11 1y
+11 How many rejections are you "allowed" for each headhunter? 7 1y
+4 Is BB IB Even Possible for me anymore ?? 7 1y
0 Resume error 1 1y
+6 How do you network? 1 1y
+9 Aussie 1st year finance undergrad wondering what it takes 1 1y
+2 GPA Likely To Increase - Submit Applications Now or Wait? 2 1y
+4 Effective Tax Rate in Interviews 3 1y
+61 Freshman Who Can't Relax and Overthinking (Advice needed) 43 1y
+22 Understanding the Labor Market 8 1y
0 What's the most ballsy move you've heard of that actually worked? 0 1y
+9 Help a Student Out 1 1y
0 Best resource to practice Excel skills needed for investment banking summer analyst interviews? 1 1y
+16 Help me decide between offers 11 1y
0 Not attending college recruiting session 1 1y
0 Is getting rejected from diversity programs normal? 3 1y
+7 Is there any point if I can't catch up? 3 1y
+29 Is recruiting in London especially difficult or is my profile just bad? 13 1y
+15 Offer Advice - PC or IB 2 1y
+6 Got Rejected from Every Early Insight Program 9 1y
+6 GPA Question 1 1y
+6 Full-time advice: rising senior 1 1y
+12 Corporate Development vs. Transaction Advisory Services 3 1y
0 Pivoting from CRE to IB? 2 1y
0 Networking Advice - How many people from the same bank should I reach out to? 1 1y
+12 BIG4 internship vs start-up 3 1y
+10 Schwarzman Scholar vs Tech Unicorn 2 1y
+9 Networking with a Boutique IB Founder - suggestions 1 1y
0 Time Sensitive - Should I accept commercial banking internship offer 1 1y
0 striked myself out of SA 2026, now what? 4 1y
+3 Networking Calls on Christmas or New Year’s week? 5 1y
+7 Career moves 4 1y
+12 Is Networking Enough to Overcome a Non-Target and Low GPA for IB? 3 1y
+6 Financial Advisors 1 1y
+29 Made error on application, what do I do? 6 1y
0 When to send networking emails 1 1y
0 Should you include your resume 1 1y
0 Sophomore internship opportunities 1 1y
0 When does recruiting for investment banking start for sophomores 1 1y
+4 Delaying start date by a year - IB BB (Advice needed) 3 1y
+9 Changing fields from public accounting 1 1y
+9 Where should I work in the World? I have a free selection. 1 1y
+18 Too late to meaningfully network? (Advice needed) 1 1y
+9 Networked with person in charge of recruiting. Had a great chat. Is it likely they pushed my resume through? 3 1y
+12 What can I do to increase my chance of me getting an IB/PE internship 9 1y
+13 Am I screwed? 10 1y
0 Job Search for Sophomore in Charlotte 1 1y
0 Where do I start ? 1 1y
0 What should be a good subject line for follow-up emails in investment banking 1 1y
0 Networking Guidance 1 1y
+1 Switch internships due to medical reasons? 2 1y
+42 Don’t fk up your resume by lateraling too many times - a cautionary tale 10 1y
+14 Is the dream worth it? or do I pursue other paths... 5 1y
+5 J.P. Morgan vs BlackRock Offer 11 1y
+15 Secured Offer but I have a felony assault charge that was dismissed/expunged. How do I disclose this information? 9 1y
+6 Job Pathway 1 1y
+6 Canadians Moving to US (Experienced) 1 1y
+9 Talking Comp: Gauging Salary Range 1 1y
0 Deciding My Career 4 1y
+20 Unemployed for 1+ year, Advice on Next Steps 9 1y
+9 T20 International Sophomore Seeking Career Advice 2 1y
+14 Profile review for Mechanical Engineer trying to break into finance 7 1y
+17 Got accepted to a masters program in Canada, my gf is there, should I go? 14 1y
0 Alumni or Job Network 1 1y
+6 Any tips for SA recruiting season? 9 1y
0 Wife's personal trainer (ex karate teacher) got me an interview at JPM through his brother .. is this ethical? 3 1y
+1 Should I wait until the new year to continue cold emails? 3 1y

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