+50 2017 Sophomore Summer Programs 65 4y
+22 So you're sayin' there's a chance! 21 4y
+7 What does this mean in Hr language/ non target application 2 4y
0 Best internship options during transition from CC to a university? 1 4y
+107 What are you reading? - What newspapers, magazines, journals, books do you recommend? 269 4y
+81 Unpaid Interns 130 4y
+46 Public Finance I-Banking Interview, Help!! 50 4y
+33 A question for the men 15 4y
+29 Off-Cycle Internships ? 37 4y
+27 Is an accounting minor worth it? 20 4y
+26 Networking with multiple people in the same company/niche industry advice? 16 4y
+24 Directly Contacting a Recruiter? 14 4y
+15 Unpaid small PE internship in Chicago vs paid financial analyst internship at a local commercial/retail bank (12/hr) 15 4y
+13 IB at GHL vs ER at GS 9 4y
+9 got invited to interview and was rejected immediately due to visa sponsorship 5 4y
0 2016 High School Graduate looking for Summer Job in Finance 0 4y
0 Physical/Paper commodity trading or S&T/research at a BB 1 4y
+9 Commitment to Diversity During Diversity Recruiting 10 4y
0 SMU COX VS UT AUSTIN ECON 1 4y
+200 Analyst - Laid Off 193 4y
+102 Experienced Analyst, but COMPLETELY unable to break out 26 4y
+33 Return offer on Resume - Currently in the process of updating resume 56 4y
+24 Why am I getting lowball job offers? In New York City Finance 24 4y
+18 Contract Breaking: 2 Jobs at Once? 12 4y
+18 What's your favorite, a phone call rejection or a rejection in the mail? 35 4y
+12 Makena Cap Management 5 4y
+10 Most prestigious jobs outside of MBB and IB 14 4y
0 Should I follow up with Hiring Manager after final round interview? 2 4y
0 Dubai Housing Allowance 1 4y
0 product control opportunity 7 4y
0 Buyside Equity Research Internship for an Insurance Company to IBD? 11 4y
+188 Informal Email = Fail 198 4y
+80 Getting a job through family connection? 116 4y
+67 Leaving a company after less than 12 months 47 4y
+66 How Good Does Studying Abroad Look on a Resume? 77 4y
+22 Is it possible for a non-American to land a job at a top firm? 25 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+18 Offer rescinded less than 1 week into internship, they said "it isn't working out" and no longer need me.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
+8 UBS Houston Global Banking 15 4y
+106 Why is an athletic background so prized? 40 4y
+97 Running out of time and options in a big, big way; have no idea what to do; losing my mind 36 4y
+78 Cold Call Email Mistake Made - Sharing Response (Advice) Received 23 4y
+71 Way too early for a promotion? - Advice 22 4y
+54 When Does Goldman Sachs Drug Test? 87 4y
+28 Denver opportunities? 32 4y
+20 Background Check - proof of unpaid part time 13 4y
+19 MSc Econometrics LSE 5 4y
+12 Recruitment Scam London???? 2 4y
+7 Why do some jobs only want recent college grads but refuse to hire anyone with 2+ years of experience? 1 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
+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
+87 Job in Finance with a Criminal Record 100 4y
+83 Possible Recession? 36 4y
+76 Learning How to Forecast Balance Sheet Accounts 62 4y
+61 Ask about working hours during interview? 25 4y
+53 Networking is over-rated/not-need for finding corporate jobs. My experience! 43 4y
+50 Tried to start my own fund, not really working out, what should I do from here? 17 4y
+37 Offer rescinded bc of DUI 8 4y
+37 What do you say when recruiters ask "What is your current comp?" 12 4y
+31 How to seem like a human being during interviews 18 4y
+29 Western European Big4 To London IB - When To Network? 15 4y
+28 How much does being a D3 athlete really help.. 11 4y
+22 Cold E-Mailing - Contradicting Advice 2 4y
+21 Sending a physical cold letter? 19 4y
+16 Headhunters ghosting you 5 4y
+15 What's wrong with my cold email? 12 4y
+13 Problems with employer 10 4y
+3 Rejection email after receiving offer 2 4y
+13 Feeling bad after a failed networking call 8 4y
+159 Good Responses to Biggest Weakness Questions 165 4y
+156 Question about Ambiguous parts of Networking 173 4y
+152 Can't land an offer. In need of advice 52 4y
+108 Why did you quit your last job? 40 4y
+92 Depressed from recruiting 35 4y
+68 Fired for the first time 31 4y
+63 Best Careers to Pursue Today? 19 4y
+51 Hope Floats, So Does Shit.... 22 4y
+38 WTF does HR do all day long? 30 4y
+35 No Offers 14 4y
+34 Is there any disadvantages to taking a hedge fund role as a graduate versus a an IB offer? 10 4y
+33 Job recommendations for not so great communicators 16 4y
+30 Passed AC but not offered place because of "gender balance" 27 4y
+30 ARGUS....how to learn the basics without spending money?? 51 4y
+28 Is Finance Really Right for Me? 6 4y
+28 Am I Unemployable? 8 4y
+27 MBA in Need of Counsel 3 4y
+23 Software/Tech Sales 12 4y
+22 Less competitive positions 3 4y
+21 Financial Analyst Salary in Healthcare 7 4y
+20 What's your biggest bias? 1 4y
+18 What are the entry positions for Ph.D. graduates? 6 4y
+18 Not extended. Fired 9 4y
+17 Next steps? No banking offers 9 4y
+15 Military to Investment Banking 2020 Internships 1 4y
+8 Why Internship Applications Are Rigged 2 4y
+6 Personality Test Honesty 2 4y
+6 Am i too late for SA23? 1 4y
+6 StepStone Group vs Barclays IB 1 4y
+101 2020 FT COVID Discussion 87 4y
+100 (serious) can't shake shitty feeling from not working at a T1 bank 42 4y
+84 Will being openly liberal hurt my job prospects? 30 4y

Career Advancement Opportunities

September 2026 Investment Banking

  • Evercore 01 99.5%
  • Moelis & Company 01 98.9%
  • JPMorgan 01 98.4%
  • Morgan Stanley 07 97.9%
  • Goldman Sachs 02 97.4%

Overall Employee Satisfaction

September 2026 Investment Banking

  • Moelis & Company No 99.5%
  • Morgan Stanley 02 98.9%
  • Evercore 01 98.4%
  • Banco Santander 02 97.9%
  • BMO Capital Markets 12 97.4%

Professional Growth Opportunities

September 2026 Investment Banking

  • Evercore 01 99.5%
  • Moelis & Company 01 98.9%
  • Morgan Stanley 05 98.4%
  • Goldman Sachs 01 97.9%
  • JPMorgan No 97.4%

Total Avg Compensation

September 2026 Investment Banking

  • Vice President (16) $429
  • Associates (55) $261
  • 3rd+ Year Analyst (8) $210
  • 2nd Year Analyst (28) $184
  • Intern/Summer Associate (16) $161
  • 1st Year Analyst (84) $151
  • Intern/Summer Analyst (76) $101
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