Hello fellow monkeys.
Recently, I decided to give up on buyside recruiting and stay on as an Associate in IB. I realized I simply didn't want it enough and just ran out of energy to dedicate to the search. I've also frankly enjoyed my time in IB a lot and look forward to continuing my path here. A big shoutout and thank you to everyone on WSO that gave me advice and helped me throughout the process. Feel free to AMA.
A few months ago, I said I would drop the technicals I got throughout my process, so I am keeping this promise.
I've gathered a bunch from myself and fellow friendly analysts. Attached is my collection of technicals and case questions I / my friends have gotten throughout the years in buyside recruiting.
Note that I do not have all the answers, as a bunch were not asked to me.
Edit: Also, I have to give a shoutout to WSO's Private equity interview prep course. It was absolutely invaluable in my prep. I may not have secured an offer (because I suck at walking through deals lmao...) but I passed every model test I got thanks to the course.
Edit 2: >100 people have now received access and my inbox is "clear". I 100% missed a few messages (WSO inbox is not built for mass message tracking lol..) just message me again with your email and LinkedIn, thanks.
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If it’s any consolation, PE is just as bad as banking or worse, lol.
If it’s any consolation, PE is as bad or worse than IB.
Haha thanks - Yeah, that was a big reason I dropped it. Seems like most of my friends in PE are miserable, and tbh I'm pulling like 50-60 hour weeks nowadays in IB. Not a bad deal :)
Yeah my hours are worse, as are most of my former classmates’. Sucks to go back to the bottom of the ladder too, especially WFH.
Oh yeah...that's not bad at all. Lol I thought you were a psychopath when you said that you enjoyed banking "a lot" but I get it now. Doesn't sound like a bad spot to be.
what type of firm / group
60 hour weeks as an associate sounds amazing and pretty sustainable too
What group are you in?
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Hey thanks man,
1. I'm 50/50 on going back to school. Not quite sure yet, but ultimately want to go into corp. dev. in tech / software. If that requires an MBA, then sure. But for now, definitely staying in IB for a bit. Still think there's a lot to learn, and I'd love to get some good tech deals on there to position myself better later on.
2. Well, I had no plans to be completely honest haha. Despite my recruiting answer, the honest truth is I followed whatever path seemed like it would guarantee financial safety. Then when I got to college, part of me wanted the prestige. And then after recruiting, I've realized I don't really care about the prestige, but I still care about financial stability. So that's where I'm at :) Plus, I do enjoy it here so not like I'm selling my soul or anything.
3. Yes 100%...one of my biggest regrets. I maintained a small circle, and that was a massive, massive disadvantage when it came to recruiting. Of course, I'd say just be humble and friendly. Don't need to go super tryhard cold-calling and pitching stocks. Just be a chill person to hang around and more people are willing to help than you'd think.
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A generous Yasuo player... Can never bump into one on my team..
lmaoooo, more of an Azir / Syndra guy nowadays
Azir is dog lol but syndra remains busted
With URF in season at least Yasuos can powerspike faster
Just want to thank you for doing this. Spreading materials and knowledge is so helpful for many that may not have access to it through other means.
OP would greatly appreciate if you could DM me. And well done for knowing what you want eventually and staying on the IB path!
Same for me - thanks a lot for putting this together & good luck with everything!
Nice try James Heath
ok, over my head, who is this?
Shitty 1 man recruitment boutique in London that harvests CVS and mail blasts ops then ghosts you
Just wanted to comment and add two things:
1. Good on you for being introspective and understanding what makes you happy in your career (at least for now) instead of getting swept up in a wave that might or might not be for you.
2. Duo queue sometime?
Haha thanks! Learned when to FF15 :P What's your ID?
Sent you a PM.
Massive respect to you!
@Yasuo the Unadjusted EBITDA" good to hear your story. Would be really helpful if you could share the materials via PM :) thanks
Sorry just realised I posted anonymously D: I’m new here and still finding my way around this
Not sure if my post edits are showing up, but in case it doesn't, ~100 people have now received access and my inbox is "clear", but I've 100% missed some messages. The inbox on WSO is hard to use to track this many haha. Please message me again, and I will try and get back to you if I haven't already.
Can’t seem to pm on the mobile app, would definitely appreciate the materials.
sent you a follow up
Hi Yasuo,
Sent you a pm. Lemme know if it doesn't show on your end.
Btw, vayne main here, lets duo?
Does anyone have the answers to all the questions in the attached?
Sent you a PM. Thanks!
Be good to see these too. Thanks
Thanks for sharing. Keen to get your thoughts on the following -
Thanks again!
Does anyone have the question list? Would greatly appreciate if someone was willing to share!
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