+186 Ideal College/Recruiting Timeline 38 2d
+113 Military Officer vs. IB analyst 41 11h
+75 Lied on CV? 56 17h
+27 Got fired after 1.5 years as an Analyst, want to stay in Banking but I am confused 10 1d
+26 Amazing offer but I’m drowning in debt 13 2d
+25 Is there a point to networking if you have (nepo)? 7 1d
+23 Are Single Managers Just Not Hiring? 10 4d
+23 How do I go about explaining huge gaps in a CV for Spring & Summers? 11 1d
+21 Job Switch Advice 6 9h
+21 IB > PE, except burned out. What now? 8 12m
+18 Laid off, what next? 8 4d
+18 Transitioning Military Officer Exploring Investment & Corporate Banking Careers 9 1d
+17 Does this plan make sense? (Audit CPA -> CFA -> Big 4 Corp Fin/IB) 11 4d
+17 Absolutely ZERO other exits, about to get fired from HK investment banking, please help! 4 15h
+17 Working in Charlotte 7 1d
+16 How to make an engaging LinkedIn post to catch eyes from people I’ve networked with in IB? 6 3d
+16 WM Exit Opps 1 4d
+16 Am I throwing away opportunities that I will regret? 10 4h
+16 Private Equity or Investment Banking for Entrepreneurship? 7 1d
+15 What is everyone's pre-interview prep and hygiene routine? 6 4d
+15 Seeking Advice - PWM to IB/S&T 6 2h
+14 Why do processes for average jobs take months at a time? 4 2d
+13 (UK) Too late to pursue finance and make it? 19 years old, not a lot of momentum in life. 6 3d
+13 Firm Flying Me Cross-Country - Taking Other Meetings? 4 13h
+12 Advice needed on lateral move from CEE to Middle East (early career, M&A) 1 11h
+12 Stay in small firm as consultant or join big firm as a junior? 1 2d
+12 Exit Interview - Being Honest? 1 1d
+12 Feeling Stuck 1 18h
+12 Will this work? 2 14h
+11 About taking a leave of absence 3 4d
+11 Need a Father in GS 2 3d
+11 Major 1 2d
+11 Learn Dutch for an internship? 2 5d
+10 Enough BS/Advice 1 3d
+10 Change Name? 12 6d
+9 GPA 8 1d
+9 Which one would you chose? 3 3d
+9 Recruiting Downfalls from a Full-Timer 1 5d
+9 Considering Associate Role at Third Bridge - Seeking Career Advice in Expert Networks Industry 0 1d
+9 Scam interview at a search fund? 4 5d
+9 Workday Tech Consulting - Which Practice should I go into? 0 6d
+9 Going to IB/PE from Consulting 4 9h
+9 Please Help :( 2 1d
+9 Can I break into IB? 3 4h
+9 Networking/ Cold-Call Emails to break into IB 1 2d
+9 HELP!! GRAD SCHOOL IN BOSTON WORTH IT? 3 7h
+9 What Finance Career to Pursue 0 3d
+9 Which EU countries are more welcoming to English-speaking immigrants? Making a list to do internships/FT roles after Masters 0 3d
+9 How to Cold Email for Work Experience as a 6th Former / Final Year High School Student? 1 3d
+9 Career advice: Transitioning from LatAm Early Stage VC to US LMM PE? 0 7h
+9 Is it over for me? 6 6h
+9 Creating Connection in Networking Calls From Complete Nontarget 1 3d
+9 Does having a mild disability improve hiring chances? 2 14h
+9 How often can I apply at certain banks 3 2d
+9 Comprehensive Headhunter Database 2 2d
+9 International student asking for advice 1 2d
+8 does establishing a foreign office fast track your career? (finance) 5 3d
+7 Is it worth networking with headhunters? 1 2d
+7 How To Stop Feeling Like Shit For Not Making It 6 4d
+7 Is it true that I'll get grilled harder in interviews if I write that I took an accounting class in college? 3 4d
+7 I don't have a finance/IB summer internship and I am just finishing second year, is it over? 4 23h
+6 Dual Degree worth it? 0 2h
+6 Morgan Stanley Getting Back Post Interview 3 3h
+6 Is it okay to interview for 2 different teams at the same bank? 1 14h
+6 Astronaut to MF pivot? 0 4h
+6 Risk vs FP&A Internship 2 5d
+6 MM IB vs BB S&T SA 2025 2 1d
+6 On-Cycle Headhunters 1 1d
+6 How to come off as natural 3 3d
+6 The mobility transfer policy requires to notify the manager before conducting the second round interview - question 1 5d
+6 Etiquette question 3 1d
+6 How to secure sponsorships and SA internships as an international student at Wharton? 1 1d
+6 Time to pivot or is there still hope? 2 2d
+6 How (Good/Bad) are layoffs for interns? 7 2d
+5 What am I doing wrong? 6 15h
+4 How to answer "Have you accepted your return offer" question if interviewing for Analyst 1 roles? 13 50m
+3 5 or 10 panel drug test 0 2d
+3 Morgan Stanley Experienced Professionals Program (MSEPP) 2024 0 4h
+3 GPA or experience? 3 4d
+3 Breaking into IB from Washu? 7 1d
+3 GPA opinions needed 6 2d
+3 Finding off-cycle grads in London 1 16h
+2 Is it possible to pivot to IB senior year of college? 3 1d
+2 Headhunter asking for top choice 3 15h
+1 Simple Question 3 1d

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