1st Year IB Analyst - Review My Resume, Please

Hey guys,

Like the title says, I'm a first year analyst from a non-target at a tiny, no-name boutique IB in the midwest. Deal flow is just about non-existent, and pay is way below industry norm. I'm looking to jump ship to another boutique/MM, or possibly a valuation shop. Please rip this thing apart. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

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turtlesschool on top
only if it's a sweet school. otherwise, it's not what you want people to anchor their minds with.
"After you work on Wall Street it’s a choice, would you rather work at McDonalds or on the sell-side? I would choose McDonalds over the sell-side.” - David Tepper
 
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turtlesschool on top
only if it's a sweet school. otherwise, it's not what you want people to anchor their minds with.

I have a personal question about my resume. I am still in undergrad trying to get into IB or reserach; would you suggest I do the same thing?

"History doesn't repeat itself, but it does rhyme."
 
streetwannabe
Oreos
turtlesschool on top
only if it's a sweet school. otherwise, it's not what you want people to anchor their minds with.

I have a personal question about my resume. I am still in undergrad trying to get into IB or reserach; would you suggest I do the same thing?

nope, that doesn't fly when you're a student
"After you work on Wall Street it’s a choice, would you rather work at McDonalds or on the sell-side? I would choose McDonalds over the sell-side.” - David Tepper
 
Oreos
streetwannabe
Oreos
turtlesschool on top
only if it's a sweet school. otherwise, it's not what you want people to anchor their minds with.

I have a personal question about my resume. I am still in undergrad trying to get into IB or reserach; would you suggest I do the same thing?

nope, that doesn't fly when you're a student

damn, that would've been extremely beneficial for me. thanks though

"History doesn't repeat itself, but it does rhyme."
 
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