+16 Advice on Double Majors at a (prestigous?) Non-target 7 4y
+3 Job switch 1 4y
+18 Could use some advice for FT 2023 2 4y
+38 I am a young doctor facing a difficult decision 12 4y
+21 Intern with offers in Houston, DC, Pittsburgh, NYC - Where do I go? 9 4y
+6 Sophomore Super Day 1 4y
+9 Resume advice to break into IB? 1 4y
+3 Locations 1 4y
+9 Breaking into healthcare IB 1 4y
+18 Recruiting FT to Charlotte (IB) 9 4y
+250 An old man looking for advice 52 4y
+10 Delete 6 4y
+29 Reality Check 6 4y
+9 How to pivot from Equity Research to literally any role with deal flow? 1 4y
+7 Rising Senior at a Non-Target Interested in Masters/FT-Recruiting 1 4y
+8 Which junior summer internship should I take? 4 4y
+9 How to break into Investment Banking after graduating? 3 4y
+26 Insight Partners updated standing/difficulty 15 4y
+8 Which transition is more prestigious 5 4y
+23 I am totally lost when it comes to my career (Ivy League grad student) 1 4y
+3 When to Lock in NYC Housing? 2 4y
+15 Lateral to London/UK from NYC/US 3 4y
+10 Do firms snitch if you're re-recruiting 8 4y
+3 Sign on bonus for A1 (Graduates) 2022 1 4y
+9 NYC IB SA to LA IB FT 4 4y
+16 2023 Internship- Rising Wharton Freshman 4 4y
+37 An MD secretly told me that people who go for stupid HR events get "some" loyalty 12 4y
+6 Lazard summer intern faints, passes away 2 4y
+3 Citi Group Drug Test 1 4y
+5 Where tf are you guys living? 3 4y
+12 Recruiting Advice 2 4y
+9 Wells Fargo - 2023 Investment Banking Summer Analyst Interview 1 4y
+9 Career Path for a non-target 1 4y
+9 Last minute technicals SA 23 14 4y
+9 How much help is an internal referral from an PWM MD during BB recruiting? 1 4y
+3 Rent in nyc 2022 3 4y
+9 How to transition from a STEM degree (B.S. in MIS) position into a career in Wall Street? 1 4y
+31 Nomura v KeyBanc 17 4y
+5 Emailing Bankers on Weekend to Ask for Accelerated Process 10 4y
+6 Recruiting tips for full-time positions in IB out of undergrad 1 4y
+77 NYC vs. London vs. Zurich vs. FFM 44 4y
+16 Lateral Offer - Need advice 10 4y
+58 Reneging due to Personal Reasons | Sticky situation 21 4y
+6 Intern in London, full time in US 1 4y
+6 FT Training Expectations 2 4y
+3 Class of 2022 Virtual Training???? 1 4y
+6 Bloomberg Account Manager Position Interview Timeline/Structure 1 4y
+3 JPM CIB Pay in Plano vs. NY 1 4y
+76 NY Times: Black college graduates have a hard time finding a job. 51 4y
0 Took me 4 years to raise GPA to 3.6. Applying for first time. Any chance at all? 10 4y
+9 Who should I be networking with during SA to maximize return offer chances? 1 4y
+8 How to re recruit for full time? 1 4y
+147 Rejected everywhere... 175 4y
+21 Bonus when leaving mid year 33 4y
+12 Firm wants to meet with me in person 9 4y
0 What else can/should I do? 3 4y
+71 Harris Williams - Dealflow and reputation? 141 4y
+49 Find me a job and I'll give you my first weeks pay 54 4y
+125 Where did you want to go to school? 215 4y
0 Career fair at my total non-target in Boston, shoot me now 16 4y
0 "We may need an analyst. Please let me know if you will be in NY, and we can plan to meet." 21 4y
+22 So you're sayin' there's a chance! 21 4y
+33 A question for the men 15 4y
0 2016 High School Graduate looking for Summer Job in Finance 0 4y
+18 What's your favorite, a phone call rejection or a rejection in the mail? 35 4y
+24 Why am I getting lowball job offers? In New York City Finance 24 4y
+80 Getting a job through family connection? 116 4y
+18 Offer rescinded less than 1 week into internship, they said "it isn't working out" and no longer need me. What do I do now? 12 4y
+33 Does anyone else here feel like breaking into certain "prestigious" firms/positions is WAY easier than people on WSO make it out to be? 16 4y
+22 Cold E-Mailing - Contradicting Advice 2 4y
+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? 28 4y
+37 Offer rescinded bc of DUI 8 4y
+30 Passed AC but not offered place because of "gender balance" 27 4y
+73 Please Advise: Never-Ending Job Hunt 19 4y
+22 Landing a job in NYC during COVID 2 4y
+17 CFA , is it worth it? 2 4y
+27 Single-Family Acquisitions to Asset Management - DC Area 6 4y
+20 Skills or tips about learning how to network for a HS senior? 32 4y
+28 IU Kelley; Non-Workshop -> BB M&A Investment Banking NYC 30 4y
+42 Berkeley regents, CMU, or Barnard 15 4y
0 Deleted 3 4y
+12 Transfer target question 1 4y
+15 Breaking Into IB - MSF worth it? (Unique Situation) 5 4y
+9 Delete delete 5 4y
+19 N/A 28 4y
+12 HELP! Offer decision: NY BB IBD vs. HK top BB IBD 7 4y
+3 Are there any investment banks in NYC that hire non-targets? 4 4y
+22 What's the actual advantage of being at a target / super target coming from a very normal background for recruiting? 13 4y
+37 Sheesh 34 4y
+580 Dealing with elitism while networking 171 4y
+57 Depressed College Graduate with no job, broke and drinking alcohol everyday! Need Help! At the end of the rope! 9 4y
+173 Breaking in without any degree 67 4y
+12 Career Advice as a Mexican 8 4y
+22 Sophomore Internship Prepare for LevFin 8 4y
+34 Critique my budget 30 4y
+7 Delete 9 4y
+7 Need a second look at my experience to get into IB 2 4y
+3 NY banks still recruiting for SA 2023? 1 4y
+6 Corporate and Investment Banking Analyst 2022 2 4y
+5 Blackstone Strategic Partners SA Interview 5 4y

Career Advancement Opportunities

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  • Moelis & Company 01 98.9%
  • JPMorgan 01 98.3%
  • Morgan Stanley 08 97.8%
  • Goldman Sachs 02 97.2%

Overall Employee Satisfaction

August 2026 Investment Banking

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  • Evercore No 98.9%
  • Morgan Stanley 01 98.3%
  • Banco Santander 02 97.8%
  • BMO Capital Markets 12 97.2%

Professional Growth Opportunities

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  • Moelis & Company 01 98.9%
  • Morgan Stanley 06 98.3%
  • Goldman Sachs 01 97.8%
  • JPMorgan 01 97.2%

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  • Associates (48) $259
  • 3rd+ Year Analyst (8) $210
  • 2nd Year Analyst (25) $178
  • Intern/Summer Associate (14) $159
  • 1st Year Analyst (83) $151
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