£2.5K to spend on career development resources. Where to allocate funds?

So as the title suggests, I have received 2.5K GBP to spend on my career development / resources to allow me to become more employable. I wanted some suggestions on how I can best allocate this capital

For some context:

> Going into my 2nd year at a Target University in the UK

> Have a BB Summer Internship in Investment Banking for 2025

> I am considering doing a Masters in Finance (Oxford/LBS require GMAT)

My initial thoughts. I was going to spend some money on buying a course to prep for my summer next year in the hopes that I get a return offer ie. WSP / WSO courses on modelling, ppt etc.

I was also planning on buying some courses / books to prep for GMAT in my downtime this year, I am not 100% certain on a MSc, but I want greater optionality.

Some outlandish ideas: Soft Skills Coach, French Intensive Classes, Paying for mentorship (hate this idea).

What do the people of WSO think?

4 Comments
 

I’ve heard great stuff about this guy, have you or anyone you know reached out for guidance through his site? 

 

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