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+12 Any hope for me? 2 1y
+12 F*cked, F*cked, and More F*cked 5 1y
+12 Graduate Visa vs. Skilled Worker Visa 3 1y
+12 What now? 9 1y
+12 H1b visa with noncompete at a quant fund 2 1y
+12 In a unique (bad) situation 1 1y
+12 Delaying grad by a semester, dumb or no 4 1y
+12 Im cooked aren't I? 3 1y
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+12 CF vs HF vs PE vs IB - Where to Start Career in 2025 2 1y
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+12 Referrals yet no interviews 6 1y
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+12 Interested in Macro Strategy 1 1y
+12 When to engage with headhunters? 2 1y
+12 Is working in New York mandatory for success? 7 1y
+12 PE not for me. What's next? 10 1y
+12 Delete this post because it is no longer relevant 20 1y
+12 What do I do now 6 1y
+12 Do firms care about my personal tweets / politics? Can it get me fired 3 1y
+12 Any career / life advice would be greatly appreciated. 1 1y
+12 Do you have a higher chance to get a job if you physically show up in-person at the Elite Finance Firm's HR department with your resume in hand one day randomly? 5 1y
+12 I am chill af is there any cookie butt you wanna punch 7 1y
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+12 del 3 1y
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+12 Shopping the offer for off-cycle PE 7 1y
+12 When Does Hiring Pick Up Again? 3 1y
+12 Help choosing an internship 3 1y
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+12 What would you do if your only FT offer was LMM M&A? Need advice 7 1y
+12 Chose wrong internship? 3 1y
+12 Guidance in breaking into sustainable finance and impact investing 6 1y
+12 Roast my cold email template to Alumni (updated) 4 1y
+12 What do I do now? 5 1y
+12 Breaking into Corporate Banking 1 1y
+12 Is it possible/what can I get on my resume last minute before applying to 2026 3 1y
+12 Advice for the future - Moving to IB 7 1y
+12 No path 6 1y
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+12 What can I do to increase my chance of me getting an IB/PE internship 9 1y
+12 Corporate Development vs. Transaction Advisory Services 3 1y
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+12 If You Live in Kansas City (or another country-ish metro area), please read this. 1 1y
+12 Junior who struck out in IB looking for what to puruse full time. 2 1y
+12 Decision to be made 3 1y
+12 Cold email tweaks? 2 1y
+12 How much is too much? 2 1y
+12 Should I quit wasting energy as a non target. Am I cooked? 3 1y
+12 Most intellectually stimulating junior roles? 4 1y
+12 IB Intern to CorpDev Intern? 1 1y
+12 Guide to Head Hunter Interactions as a College Senior? 3 6mo
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+12 Can I get an Internship for the Summer after Graduation? 1 1y
+12 Will This Internship Help With My Future Chances Of Getting Jobs In Finance? 1 1y
+12 Seeking Career Advice: Exploring Paths Beyond Credit Research 1 1y
+12 Boutique ECM-focused Equity Research VS Family Office (Multi-asset) out of College 3 1y
+12 Need Advice on Lateraling 2 1y
+12 Need Genuine Advice – Striking Out in IB Recruiting, Where to Pivot? 6 1y
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+12 Best thing for a freshman to do? 3 1y
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+12 What’s Your Best Job Search Tip? 4 1y
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