+21 Would the debt have been worth it? 9 2y
+17 How to Handle a Potential Renege 4 2y
0 No offer 1 2y
+9 I have no experience just started a job in commercial insurance in nyc how can I get in to IB 0 2y
+26 3K applications 0 interviews. please help!! 37 2y
+21 Almost 40. Want to join IB. Is it possible? 20 2y
+13 Lost And Need Advice 4 2y
+13 Wife's personal trainer (ex karate teacher) got me an interview at JPM through his brother .. is this ethical? 8 2y
+9 Redacted 1 2y
+8 No RO, what's the go-forward 3 2y
+1 Fall Internships during Columbia 4 2y
+9 Accepted FT AM offer, but want to pursue IB recruitment 1 2y
+20 Recruiting / Networking Question 16 2y
+12 Am I late for summer 25 recruiting 4 2y
+13 Getting into IBD as an international 2 2y
+12 Stay in country coverage vs. work in financial hubs? 2 2y
0 upcoming recruiting cycle 1 2y
0 Any banks still recruiting for IB 2025 SA? 1 2y
+6 Am I Cooked For Internships. 1 2y
+28 Interview Tips 4 2y
+10 Is it too late for Ib 3 2y
+28 Prudential vs Midwest Regional IB 14 2y
+8 I'm a rising Sophomore at NYU. What should I be doing to secure an internship at a reputable firm for sophomore summer? 10 2y
+15 Summer analyst background check/onboarding timeline 12 2y
+6 Tampa area job market situation 1 2y
+21 BB Analyst or PLL Player? 7 2y
+28 Should I graduate from the University of Florida or transfer to break into IB? 12 2y
+15 Extensive Cr*pto Experience, Bad GPA - TradFi possible? 6 2y
+7 BofA Referral 7 2y
+27 Did I srsly fuck up - turned down AC when unemployed 19 2y
+25 Coffee Chat Do’s 7 2y
+29 Is it practical to work in IB with a chronic autoimmune condition? 9 2y
+6 Worth moving out of the US to Germany as a domestic Wharton/SEAS (M&T) Undergrad student? 8 2y
+29 ADHD in college - Unmedicated for life, do I flip the switch and get an Rx? 25 2y
+29 May 2024 grad - hopeless and depressed 6 2y
0 Does Neuberger Berman Drug Test? 1 2y
+10 Does networking / coffee chats help when trying to land an offcycle internship in London? 4 2y
0 US Student Europe SA 1 2y
+3 BMO NYC or Union Square Advisors 7 2y
0 BMO NYC or WF Charlotte 2 2y
+3 Networking with LinkedIn InMail? 4 2y
0 US Investment Banking from Australia 2 2y
0 Boston College Placement 3 2y
+10 Boston vs New York? 3 2y
+3 Flying to NYC for a Superday from Philadelphia 5 2y
0 Fordham Gabelli (+25k merit scholarship) vs NYU SPS vs UCSD 3 2y
+3 Applying multiple locations/groups? 2 2y
+37 Help me. I need advise. I feel insanely lost. 24 2y
+4 Gender & Sexuality studies for IB? 3 2y
+4 Deleted 4 2y
0 Del 1 2y
0 Is it possible for internationals to break into US high finance? 1 2y
+3 Referrals- Must be from people in IB? 5 2y
+29 Is there any point at all to stay in NY if I’m planning on staying a banker. 42 2y
0 Can’t choose an EB 4 2y
+234 Ending My Life if I don't get an SA 2025 Offer 81 2y
0 US Semi Target vs UK Target as an International 1 2y
+9 Don't know where to start 1 2y
+9 UK to US Career Move 5 2y
+1 When to send Follow-up email 2 2y
+8 Rising Senior In Undergrad. Could I break in with my experience? 2 2y
+11 Am I screwed? SA 2025 6 2y
+6 Considering mba 1 2y
+3 Chance me for 2025 FT Recruiting? 3 2y
+9 What should I do for full time after college 3 2y
+88 I think I am regretting leaving "High-Finance" Track, Accepted "Dream" Corporate role , but all has been perfect, thoughts? 43 2y
+17 Confused Non Target Looking for Direction 3 2y
+14 BofA Summer Internship (referral) 13 2y
+12 Have I been sold a pipe dream or is it just me? 13 2y
0 NYC Recruiting from Aus 2 2y
+4 Recruiting During a Recession? 3 2y
+15 Lost FT offer for the re recruiting - help needed 15 2y
+4 delaying graduation 3 2y
+9 Can't get an IB Interview and Need Help 1 2y
+6 Harris Williams 2024 analyst class 1st rounds? 26 2y
+6 Rising soph looking for advice 1 2y
0 Stressed about 2025 summer (Non IB, Non target) 1 2y
0 How to not be cringe when networking 2 2y
+10 Any Help Would Be great 2 2y
+5 Existential dillema (FRESHMAN) 4 2y
+7 Should I quit my job to pursue finance? 1 2y
0 Question about midterm reviews 1 2y
0 CV Questions / Working in Dallas 1 2y
+9 Will this hurt my chances? 2 2y
+9 Need Advice: Pursuing a BB Summer Analyst Offer 1 2y
+10 Investor Relations - Career Transition 4 2y
+31 Change Surname to get Diversity? 14 2y
+23 Reneging offer advice 3 2y
0 Location choice? 1 2y
0 BMO NYC, Wells Fargo Charlotte, or Union Square Advisors SF 1 2y
+10 I really need help getting a job in consulting 4 2y
+6 Do I accept a job in a niche industry or hold out for banking? 1 2y
+24 Sophomore Summer Internship from a Target 8 2y
+14 Worth Extending Graduation to Re-Recruit? 10 2y
+9 Career Path Advice 1 2y
+3 Wells Fargo IB Charlotte vs Santander IB NYC 5 2y
+16 NYU vs Barnard for recruiting? 5 2y
0 Is this a dumb idea? 2 2y
+15 From Rags to Hopefully Riches 3 2y
+8 Taking the resume to the streets 9 2y

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