SA IBD Resume, non target school

Hi everyone,

I'm applying for SA positions and I'd really value some feedback on my resume.

I go to a non target and I'll be applying to as many banks as possible. My resume can be found here: http://www.razume.com/documents/18246

Thanks

3 Comments
 
Best Response

The res looks fairly good overall. I like the format as it is very easy to read and pick out experiences. I would definitely recommend quantifying more of your contributions. I only saw one number throughout your entire work exp section. Apart from that it is a good resume; one other recommendation would be to take out "avid sports fan" on your interests section and replace it with something more informative. What sports do you participate in/follow. Something to the effect of Recreational water polo or Competitive triathlete etc... is better than enjoy sports.

Make these and some other minor tweaks and you should have a solid opportunity to land interviews, though networking will be critical as your GPA isn't stellar (not bad by any stretch, just average).

 

Agreed, everything else looks solid and attractive, but the only drawback so far is the lack of any quantitative information in your experience. Look at how quantitative your Leadership section is compared to your Experience. If anything, it ought to be reversed. Make the one match the level of the other and you ought to be golden. Best of luck breaking in as a non-target.

I am permanently behind on PMs, it's not personal.

Career Advancement Opportunities

July 2026 Investment Banking

  • Evercore 01 99.4%
  • Moelis & Company 01 98.9%
  • JPMorgan 01 98.3%
  • Morgan Stanley 08 97.8%
  • Goldman Sachs 02 97.2%

Overall Employee Satisfaction

July 2026 Investment Banking

  • Moelis & Company No 99.4%
  • Evercore No 98.9%
  • Morgan Stanley 01 98.3%
  • Banco Santander 02 97.8%
  • BMO Capital Markets 12 97.2%

Professional Growth Opportunities

July 2026 Investment Banking

  • Evercore 01 99.4%
  • Moelis & Company 01 98.9%
  • Morgan Stanley 06 98.3%
  • Goldman Sachs 01 97.8%
  • JPMorgan 01 97.2%

Total Avg Compensation

July 2026 Investment Banking

  • Vice President (16) $429
  • Associates (47) $258
  • 3rd+ Year Analyst (8) $210
  • 2nd Year Analyst (24) $180
  • Intern/Summer Associate (14) $159
  • 1st Year Analyst (82) $151
  • Intern/Summer Analyst (73) $101
notes
16 IB Interviews Notes

“... there’s no excuse to not take advantage of the resources out there available to you. Best value for your $ are the...”

Leaderboard

1
redever's picture
redever
99.2
2
Secyh62's picture
Secyh62
99.0
3
kanon's picture
kanon
99.0
4
BankonBanking's picture
BankonBanking
99.0
5
GameTheory's picture
GameTheory
98.9
6
dosk17's picture
dosk17
98.9
7
Betsy Massar's picture
Betsy Massar
98.9
8
CompBanker's picture
CompBanker
98.9
9
DrApeman's picture
DrApeman
98.9
10
Mimbs's picture
Mimbs
98.8
success
From 10 rejections to 1 dream investment banking internship

“... I believe it was the single biggest reason why I ended up with an offer...”