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Based on the most helpful WSO content, here are some actionable tips for refining your resume as you prepare for London M&A summer 2027 recruiting:

  1. Tailor Your Resume for M&A:

    • Highlight relevant coursework (e.g., Corporate Finance, Financial Modeling, Valuation).
    • Showcase any internships, case competitions, or projects that demonstrate your analytical and financial skills.
  2. Quantify Achievements:

    • Use metrics to emphasize impact. For example, "Increased efficiency by 20% through process optimization" or "Analyzed $10M+ in transactions during internship."
  3. Structure and Formatting:

    • Keep it clean and professional. Use consistent fonts, bullet points, and spacing.
    • Ensure your resume is one page, as this is the standard for finance roles.
  4. Key Sections to Include:

    • Education: Include your university, degree, expected graduation date, and GPA (if strong).
    • Experience: Focus on internships, part-time roles, or leadership positions that demonstrate relevant skills.
    • Skills: Highlight technical skills like Excel, PowerPoint, and financial modeling.
    • Interests: Add a line about personal interests to make your profile more relatable.
  5. Leverage WSO Resources:

    • Consider using WSO's Resume Reviews by Professionals for detailed feedback.
    • Explore templates in the Download Templates Library to ensure your resume aligns with industry standards.
  6. Mock Interviews:

    • Pair your resume prep with mock interviews available on WSO to ensure you're ready to discuss your experiences confidently.

If you'd like more specific feedback, feel free to share additional details about your background or experiences!

Sources: https://www.wallstreetoasis.com/forum/resume/cv-review-for-sa2021-london?customgpt=1, Fraternity on resume?, Destroy my Resume/CV. IBD Analyst 2020, Cover Letter review for Private Equity

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Add some extracurriculars so you don’t come across as a hardo. You also 100% need an interests section at the bottom; senior bankers who don’t care about technicals spend entire interviews asking about the interests you list 

 

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