+22 Should I ask to work for free? 5 1y
0 Done 8 interviews the last person was not sure what the next steps were, should I reach out to HR to ask when I should hear back?? 1 1y
+4 Recruiting During a Recession? 3 1y
0 Etiquette of Reaching out to a 2nd Degree Connection? 0 1y
0 Reaching out to FT employees in the summer/months before my SA stint 1 1y
+12 Job Offer Thoughts? Trash it or Take it 3 1y
+18 Which FT offer to choose in Frankfurt for lateral move to London: Regional Bank M&A Group or Small Cap M&A Boutique? 4 1y
0 First review internship 1 1y
+9 Does getting an email from someone to chat mean its an interview? 1 1y
+15 Lost FT offer for the re recruiting - help needed 15 1y
+30 Delaying Graduation for IB / Internships 14 1y
0 does multiple referrals do anything 2 1y
0 Zoom or Phone Dial for Networking Calls? 3 1y
+1 Can I leave my job after a week of working 2 1y
0 Tracking Internship Application Dates 2 1y
0 FT 2025 Advice 2 1y
+2 Leaving My Job “Soon” 3 1y
+3 Alantra Thrive tech online tests 2 1y
0 Interview at Deloitte 1 1y
+2 Delaying Grad 9 1y
0 Delaying Graduation for Recruiting 7 1y
+4 delaying graduation 3 1y
+12 Del del del 2 1y
+9 Help me! 1 1y
0 Paying for a Job 1 1y
0 Can you work in IB/PE if you’re color blind 4 1y
+6 Intern at the crossroads of his career 8 1y
+16 What are my odds- London 6 1y
0 Chicago FT Recruiting Landscape? 4 1y
+4 Cold Email too Formal? 5 1y
+9 Can't get an IB Interview and Need Help 1 1y
+6 Harris Williams 2024 analyst class 1st rounds? 26 1y
+9 Could I use data science to get into Finance? 1 1y
0 Not Updating People Long-Term 1 1y
+7 Didn't get spring week 11 1y
+9 Getting first Finance experience 1 1y
+9 Those who lost the H1B lottery and only had 1 chance left, what did you do to during the year in between? 7 1y
+4 Starting CFA @ 26 Age right decision? 2 1y
0 IB - Am I cooked? 1 1y
+6 network vs recruiting 9 1y
0 IB score for Spring Weeks 3 1y
+119 Math Majors on Wall Street 114 1y
+5 How long does GS take to reply for an interview for an experienced analyst position? 5 1y
+7 ——— 4 1y
+9 cfp job opportunities 1 1y
0 How long to spend at my new job without being considered a “job hopper” 2 1y
+9 Bad HH Meeting 5 1y
+6 Rising soph looking for advice 1 1y
0 Stressed about 2025 summer (Non IB, Non target) 1 1y
+7 Relocating to Hong Kong from the US 12 1y
+4 GS Emerging Leaders Series 7 1y
0 How to not be cringe when networking 2 1y
0 Emerging Markets Funds in Toronto? 1 1y
+9 Advice needed!!! Next Steps? Now what? 1 1y
+14 How Many Internships Should I Have For IB Internship Recruiting? 4 1y
+2 Removing financial work experience from resume for applying to spring 4 1y
+10 Any Help Would Be great 2 1y
+9 Barring a return offer, what line of business should I choose? 1 1y
0 Opportunities for Women 0 1y
0 FT Roles other than GS & JPM 4 1y
+5 Existential dillema (FRESHMAN) 4 1y
0 Is emailing annoying for networking? 1 1y
+7 Ratting Recruiter 4 1y
+7 Should I quit my job to pursue finance? 1 1y
+100 To Kill a Superday 28 1y
0 Breaking into lobbying? 1 1y
+9 Software Engineer from one industry to another 1 1y
+10 Failed to secure an IB offer - what now? 4 1y
+6 How to land an Internship/ FT role 1 1y
+10 Do you think it’s possible for me to get into M&A/PE/VC/Trading/CorpDev? 3 1y
0 Am I cooked? 4 1y
0 Question about midterm reviews 1 1y
0 CV Questions / Working in Dallas 1 1y
0 How to answer a behavioral question you've never encountered / practiced before ? 1 1y
+13 Back-Ups if I don't break into IB 3 1y
+9 Will this hurt my chances? 2 1y
0 How to proceed? 1 1y
+9 Need Advice: Pursuing a BB Summer Analyst Offer 1 1y
+35 General Advice on Navigating Current Job Market (Canada) 9 1y
+13 Am I cooked? Job interview 2 1y
+10 Seaworld orca trainer vs Financial Technology Partners 4 1y
+3 URGENT - Trouble with BG Check References 4 1y
+11 MD Agreed to Meet In-person--How to Prepare 4 1y
+4 How to answer "Why this firm?" 8 1y
+90 2024 SA - Visa Sponsorship - US Investment Banking 77 1y
+10 offer pulled after attempt to negotiate 12 1y
+10 Investor Relations - Career Transition 4 1y
0 Advice for someone who’s late to recruiting with IB. (Upcoming junior with little experience) 2 1y
+12 Prepping for business school 5 1y
+13 LIE about needing SPONSORSHIP for RECRUITING as INTERNATIONAL??? 5 1y
+24 Need Advice for 3Y+ Funemployed Friend 20 1y
+12 A unique opporunity - so much uncertainty 1 1y
+18 How to gtfo of the Nordics 9 1y
0 High Paying Careers For Non Targets 3 1y
+3 Applying for SA and FT at the same time 2 1y
+10 Blue collar -> finance advice 2 1y
+4 Bring resumes to on cycle breakfasts? 5 1y
+7 Usual Age to break into IB 14 1y
+4 I wrote EDT as EST in an email scheduling interview. Am I fucked? 5 1y
+44 How Long to Hear back from Goldman Sachs after an Interview? 69 1y

Career Advancement Opportunities

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

Overall Employee Satisfaction

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  • Morgan Stanley 02 98.8%
  • Evercore 01 98.3%
  • BMO Capital Markets 12 97.7%
  • Banco Santander 01 97.1%

Professional Growth Opportunities

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  • Moelis & Company 01 98.9%
  • Morgan Stanley 05 98.3%
  • JPMorgan No 97.7%
  • BMO Capital Markets 12 97.1%

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  • Associates (44) $258
  • 3rd+ Year Analyst (8) $210
  • 2nd Year Analyst (22) $179
  • Intern/Summer Associate (13) $156
  • 1st Year Analyst (78) $151
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