+100 Has anyone here been unemployed for 3+ months? 58 6y
+100 What to do with freshman summer? 220 9y
+99 Math PhD to IB (M&A) 67 3y
+99 Nobody talks about how good Ross is for IB recruitment 62 3y
+99 Transitioning from tech to a serious finance job (yes, you read that right) 21 1y
+99 Q&A: I do OCR for a BB 16 7y
+98 Is it just me or is Toronto the absolute worst place for banking 68 2y
+98 Cold emails - what makes you answer? 41 5y
+98 How to network & get yourself a Career Mentor 68 9y
+98 I feel like I am settling for less. How do I convince myself otherwise? 88 6y
+98 Banker chicks 73 14y
+97 Running out of time and options in a big, big way; have no idea what to do; losing my mind 36 4y
+97 If I don't have money to go to a semi-target/target then how do I break into Investment Banking (or be successful at life)? 106 8y
+97 Edgy Resume? Yes or No? 54 5y
+97 No relevant skills, unemployed, desperately want to get into IB anything 41 10y
+97 Alternative career ideas 46 12y
+97 Exploding offer - Hurt my chances? 150 6y
+96 Constant rejections, broken career - paths forward? 23 1y
+96 Quarter Life Crisis - Seeking Advice 18 2y
+96 How friendly is IB to shorter men? 57 3y
+96 Fuck This Recession 34 3y
+96 LinkedIn Importance 39 3y
+96 Intern sent a harsh email to HR regarding house party 46 7y
+96 Am I crazy to choose Brown over Wharton? 40 5y
+96 Miserable in consulting, how to improve situation? 50 4y
+96 Pigeonholed in a Career 60 7y
+96 Join the Military, See the World! - Pivot into being a Leader and Perks of Serving YOUR Country! 25 6y
+96 What NOT to put in a Cover Letter/Resume 60 12y
+96 Why YOU Should Take the CFA® - What it Takes 100 10y
+96 So you want to cold email me? Here's how you do it right. 63 4y
+95 Foolish to leave 35 hour $200k strategic finance to return to IB associate? 64 1y
+94 I lied on my CV and I feel like shit 46 9mo
+94 IB Hustler Stories: For those who did not get into IB, what are you up to now? 33 4y
+93 Is the grass greener or should I be more content? 49 4y
+93 Learning coding on your own for finance? 49 7y
+93 Q&A:Big 4 Audit to Boutique M&A Shop 49 8y
+93 Has Anyone Ever gotten a Job/Interview through an Online Application? 107 5y
+93 Book Smart and Real World Stupid 61 14y
+93 Goldman Sachs Interview - Who's Been Through It for Internships? 197 3y
+92 RIP my cold email apart 46 5y
+92 Linkedin Profile - Pure Insanity 35 5y
+92 Depressed from recruiting 36 6y
+92 How to Get an Internship After Freshman or Sophomore Year 82 9y
+92 Goldman Sachs 2015 Veterans Integration Program 223 10y
+92 Jobs with least responsibility 51 11y
+92 Whale Path, Inc.- Your Perfect Opportunity 58 6y
+92 Why insurance companies are bad for a finance career 67 6y
+92 Areas of Finance Where a Law Degree is Most Valued 89 5y
+92 I've been fired - what do I do? 138 6y
+91 Banks Sponsoring International Students - 2023 SA 77 6mo
+91 Navigating the Unemployment Terrain 5 6y
+91 Non-Target with Great Experience and 4.0 GPA - How do I get people to talk to me when Networking or turn HR's head when I apply? 29 4y
+91 Interview nerves 24 7y
+91 Buyside Viewpoint from a Fixed Income PM 18 12y
+90 2024 SA - Visa Sponsorship - US Investment Banking 77 1y
+90 Preparing for an IB internship 71 4y
+90 Goldman Sachs Video Interview 117 3y
+90 Staying Alive: 4 Tips for Surviving Corporate Layoffs 24 9y
+90 A man trying to keep it together while his life falls apart... 77 13y
+90 Do Companies Ask for your Transcript to Check Your GPA? 325 6y
+88 THIS WHOLE APPLYING SUPER EARLY SHIT IS ABSOLUTE BULLSHIT 19 1y
+88 I think I am regretting leaving "High-Finance" Track, Accepted "Dream" Corporate role , but all has been perfect, thoughts? 43 1y
+88 no return offer 19 2y
+88 Venting my Frustration 24 3y
+88 From a Paper Mill to Call Centre to Back Office IT to Equity Research 29 6y
+88 Applying multiple internship positions in the same company 168 9y
+88 Bain Capital Sankaty Advisors 136 6y
+88 Best masters programs for IB analyst 115 8y
+88 After Interview Thank You Email 97 3y
+87 FT 2023 Thread 300 2y
+87 Job in Finance with a Criminal Record 100 4y
+87 Where to Live in New York City 183 6y
+87 10 Tips to Maximize Your GPA 50 13y
+87 How to Resign 113 13y
+87 Got $130k/year out of college, no networking or contacts. Ask Me Anything 121 14y
+86 Will Serious IFC Allegation Effect my BB offer? 48 1y
+86 Lied on CV? 62 1y
+86 I want to quit Goldman Sachs 43 6y
+86 I'm so pathetic--I can't get past 1st round Interviews 83 11y
+85 2021 London SA Application Results 55 4y
+85 What offers would you take over a BB S&T? 38 4y
+85 Hair Drug Test for Job 28 8y
+85 Not getting interviews - what to do? 95 6y
+85 Internship Hurdle: Criminal Record 129 9y
+85 HELP! informational interview 91 5y
+85 Big 4 - Future Career in Advisory non target school 88 8y
+85 Seriously, what does a person need to do to get FT offers in this market?!! 77 13y
+85 Hardest and Easiest Majors in College for Undergrad 86 5y
+84 Networking - you guys can’t possibly be this busy 22 1y
+84 Will being openly liberal hurt my job prospects? 31 6y
+84 In my early 30s with no direction 24 6y
+84 After failing to break into IB, what did you do ? 63 6y
+84 Declining an offer: does it kill all future opps? 95 4y
+84 What do you think gave you an edge over the other applicants? 44 8y
+84 List of FT Financial Leadership Development Programs, and other such things 20 5y
+84 HK IBD SA 2010 Thread 279 4y
+84 Relevant Coursework Resume Bullet 141 8y
+84 How to deal with getting fired? 114 18y
+83 How do you find the career you're best suited for? 20 4mo
+83 Q&A: Corp Dev 33 3y

Career Advancement Opportunities

June 2026 Investment Banking

  • Evercore 01 99.4%
  • Moelis & Company 01 98.8%
  • JPMorgan 01 98.2%
  • Guggenheim Partners 01 97.7%
  • Morgan Stanley 07 97.1%

Overall Employee Satisfaction

June 2026 Investment Banking

  • Moelis & Company No 99.4%
  • Morgan Stanley 02 98.8%
  • Evercore 01 98.2%
  • BMO Capital Markets 12 97.6%
  • Banco Santander 01 97.1%

Professional Growth Opportunities

June 2026 Investment Banking

  • Evercore 01 99.4%
  • Moelis & Company 01 98.8%
  • Morgan Stanley 05 98.2%
  • JPMorgan No 97.7%
  • BMO Capital Markets 12 97.1%

Total Avg Compensation

June 2026 Investment Banking

  • Vice President (14) $434
  • Associates (44) $258
  • 3rd+ Year Analyst (8) $210
  • 2nd Year Analyst (22) $179
  • Intern/Summer Associate (13) $156
  • 1st Year Analyst (78) $151
  • Intern/Summer Analyst (72) $101
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