Where do the senior finance guys hang out in Chicago?
New to town. A little lost. Alumni base does not help much. Please give me the names of some hot spots in downtown those guys hang out after work on a regular basis. I'm gonna bring my resume, dress to kill, do some serious hunting for connections.
don't. trust me, don't do that!
don't bring your resume to the bar!!
Stocks and Blondes. However, per the advice of the others, don't do it. You will look like a tool.
Stocks and Blondes... meh. Pass.
Go to: 1) Rivers 2) South Branch 3) the bar at the CBOT (for traders)- forgot the name.
The bar at the CBOT is ceres. That place used to be the hotspot for big floor traders after the markets were closed. Back in 2008 the options guys would celebrate six-figure days there. Now it's basically dead with floor trading virtually extinct and lower volume/volatility drying up their profits.
South branch is awesome. Great place for happy hours and good food as well. For guys, tons of eye candy as well as a nice view of the river.
It seems like the OP is interested in meeting bankers, not traders, hence why i recommended bull&bear as opposed to the bars near CME and CBOT. There aren't that many hedge fund/PE folks in the city, with the exception of a few big names.
The bar at the CBOT is Ceres. But I think the first two are better.
Dude, bringing your resume to a bar is an absolute no-no. People go out after work, so they can talk about anything except work.
Just go to bull and bear around happy hour, order a drink, and chat people up. Be totally casual and cool, and if it comes up, then say that you're new to town and "exploring opportunities in finance." Don't say explicitly that you're looking for work. The key is to not seem desperate. Make sure you bring something to the table by coming across as smart, interesting, fun.
Thanks for the warnings, everyone. I'm a chick, btw. Let the advice go on, please
Well that changes everything...
Well hopefully
Being a girl changes the equation a bit...with that said, don't bring your resume.
Honestly, if you are going to "network" with guys at bars, they will think that you want to get your job by sucking dick ... not a good way to find a job. No offense.
Thanks for the names. appreciate it a lot. I looked them up online and found they were not exactly the type of places I'm looking for. Any upscale ones out there? luxury lounges, membership clubs or so? Also, don't take it personal, Stocks and Blondes, this is how they roll? seriously?
I still think you're a dude..
You've never met a chick who speaks your language, huh? now you just met one.
Umm. So I haven't actually read chinese in about two years now so I can't remember any characters, but her handle translates to Royal Park big honey. hahahahaha
I prefer the translation given by a monkey here the other day: Imperial Honey. That's hotter, agree?
Pics?
The real question is..are you hot? Then you can definitely use that to your advantage. I'm serious.
I thought this wouldn't be a question to ask. If the curiosity still continues, I will just give a quick fact: I've been granted VIP entry at almost all major night clubs across cities like LA, Vegas, Miami, by merely showing up at the door.
No bragging, guys. So take it easy.
maybe a go-go dancer career would be more suitable?
Nerdy Asian banker chick?
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But srs, the only jobs being given between you and drunk senior bankers will performed by you in the form of a handy in the bathroom. In all honestly, if you were attempting to network at a bar, it'd probaly be easier if you were not a female.
Typical Beijing chick
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