0 Freshman at UChicago not in top finance clubs. How bad is this? 3 4mo
+12 Is it cooked? Do I pivot? 5 4mo
+3 Offer rescinded 1 4mo
0 Goldman Hirevue - No Response 1 4mo
+65 Details on UVA for Recruiting 28 4mo
0 How Long Does it take to hear back from an R1 from TD? 2 4mo
+3 Should I reach out to unc 4 4mo
+3 What is the fastest PM blow-up you've seen..? 5 4mo
+6 Cascadia SA 27 19 4mo
+21 Should I put my race in job applications (I'm White) 16 4mo
+27 Any Tips on Full Time Recruiting for IB? 11 4mo
0 Can I network for FT recruiting right now 2 4mo
+24 How do you survive a burnout 6 4mo
+10 Campus Recruiter looking to support students on their applications 2 4mo
+2 Networking GPA? 3 4mo
0 Morgan Stanley off cycle London 1 4mo
0 firm followers on linkedin 1 4mo
0 Resume Paper Choice 1 4mo
0 Nothing for SA 27' – What now? 3 4mo
+15 International student from T20 with econ degree - graduated / no internships / low GPA / soon to be unemployed 7 4mo
+4 SMBC capital markets origination vs CIBC 5 4mo
0 Incoming Econ Major @ NYU undecided between IB or Consulting 1 4mo
0 Received Offer as 1099 employee 3 4mo
+6 Theology Major 4 4mo
+12 What's the IB networking process these days? 2 4mo
+7 What's the IB networking / recruitment process at your school? 1 4mo
+19 Singapore hub but want to live in Malaysia 5 4mo
+20 How to find internships as a freshman? 4 4mo
+8 MM IB to VC possible? 4 4mo
0 Thoughts on Cold Calling MM/EB 3 4mo
+7 Side income while in college? Found something that actually works 1 4mo
+3 Senior stuck in recruiting 2 4mo
0 Nothing 1 4mo
+3 Has anyone received an invite to superday for Morgan Stanley Fixed Income Research 2027 NYC? 5 4mo
+4 Outlook Tips: Recall! 2 4mo
+7 What To Do? 6 4mo
+7 Deciding between Private Bank and Boutique M&A 2 4mo
+9 Best finance path in 2026? 1 4mo
+10 Graduating Veteran without a job 2 4mo
+9 How to create a Finance Club from scratch? 1 4mo
+17 SIE Studying 7 4mo
+3 JPM Real Estate First Round 5 4mo
+1 LinkedIn request after interviews? 2 4mo
+32 Queen's vs Waterloo AFM 7 4mo
0 Include 2027 role in 2026 applications? 1 4mo
+9 Wells Fargo IB Generalist or Citi Capital Markets 9 4mo
+5 Attach resume to cold email for older students? 8 4mo
0 How Much Time To Accept an Offer 3 4mo
+1 Do I need a career coach 3 4mo
0 Drug test 1 4mo
+2 Microsoft Finance vs IBM consulting 2 4mo
0 Microsoft Finance vs IBM consulting 1 4mo
+4 I hate investment banking 4 4mo
+9 MM to EB - FT Recruiting ? 6 4mo
+29 London Off-Cycle Pay For PE/IB Interns? 16 4mo
+4 Accepted an offer from SMBC... nervous about what's next 2 4mo
+1 citi capital markets culture + exit opps 2 4mo
+12 Deleted 9 4mo
+6 SA 2027 Question 3 4mo
+3 Goldman S&T Off Cycle Offer Timeline 1 4mo
+9 Recruiter Questions on Salary 1 4mo
+9 Rothschild's pioneer work experience 6 4mo
+28 Did banks start recruiting at more non targets? 27 4mo
0 Which uni is better for IB UK 3 4mo
+28 Holiday Greeting Email Etiquette 65 4mo
+9 How to Start the Cope 3 4mo
+1 Best networking tips for non-target 2 4mo
+12 Exit Opportunities for Mid-Senior Allocator 7 4mo
+6 Double posted as I saw an error msg and assumed it didn’t go through 1 4mo
+6 decided to “delete” post 1 4mo
0 What Signals That Someone Is Ready for Promotion Before Their Title Changes? 3 4mo
0 At What Point Does High Performance Turn Into Unsustainable Burnout? 2 4mo
+44 An old timer's thoughts on "Company X vs. Company Y vs. Company Z" posts and the like 3 4mo
0 What Is the Biggest Resume Mistake You Keep Seeing in Finance Recruiting? 1 4mo
+37 Feeling Lost and Looking for Advice (more senior) 6 4mo
0 New here, but not new to banking 1 4mo
+9 Career change after FP&A 1 4mo
+9 When should I follow up? 1 4mo
+6 No response after SPD 3 4mo
+6 Advice for Incoming Freshman 2 4mo
+6 Junior looking to break into ECM / ESG — advice 1 4mo
+18 Deleted 1 4mo
+9 Freshman at non-target feeling lost for internships 3 4mo
0 Austin, TX based SM L/S HF (~$700M AUM) 1 4mo
0 Risk Management Exit Opps 1 4mo
+6 OSG 8 4mo
0 How is NYU CAS for IB placement? 1 4mo
0 Raymond James Capital Structure Advisory 4 4mo
0 Is it too late to apply for roles (current Sophomore applying for Summer 27)?!?! 1 4mo
+8 Moving from a Developer to a Bank for Twice the Pay 2 4mo
0 .......... 0 4mo
+11 What does it mean when a recruiter confirms an onsite interview then goes silent and the role gets reposted? 3 4mo
+7 What do I do 4 4mo
+4 Interview Cancelled 1 Hour Before 5 4mo
+14 GPA Drop? 10 4mo
+9 HSBC London 2026 Graduate Scheme- Relationship Management for Corporate and Institiunonal 1 4mo
+17 No spring week— is it really over? 6 4mo
+10 Spring Weeks and timing (London) 3 4mo
+4 What's too much on a LinkedIn Profile? 3 4mo
+3 Will dropping honors get my FT offer rescinded? 3 4mo

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Overall Employee Satisfaction

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