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+2 Better camaraderie in banking, the culture of PE is more cutthroat (would say the vast majority of PE professionals would agree). asdf1248
+2 Facts. the industry chews them up and spits them out bad to the point where many women are not nice towards more junior women speaking from personal experience. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+2 If you’re in undergrad why offer advice…you don’t know jack shit about the industry  Analyst 1 in AM - Equities
+2 I’m not the person who initially commented but an Oxbridge MA is the same as a BA. The BA gets automatically upgraded to an MA a few years after graduation. It’s a medieval tradition. Intern in Consulting
+2 Seems like you're networking pretty well now. Bankofblooby762
+2 Boxes, icons, shadows all help. When in doubt make an icon list. Flywheels / circular graphics with the company’s icon in the middle. VP in IB-M&A
+2 lmao vandy kids outplace Duke kids. we get it but vandy is a semi and Tulane is a non-target. Dartmouth, Brown, and Cornell clear vandy. Intern in IB-M&A
+2 Correct on the WFH & turnover points, comp depends based on where you end up at. FTI or its offshoots yes comp is lower but noticeably better wlb, firms that go off billable hours, comp is higher  VP in IB - Restr
+2 She posted videos where she said you need to be hot and focus on that and also she had a video saying she never dated at 26/27. You’re right  hankpim
+2 Congrats on UBS! NBTtmoon
+2 Should be pretty easy to lateral in. Definitely leverage former teammates / alums from your team, or even just network w/ other former athletes from your sport (but be sure to come in prepared for those convos). NuclearPenguins
+2 I think you’ve already answered your question nontargetkidatunc
+2 Humans can amend docs but can't amend the business. Pricing risk correctly is more important than reading a doc that almost definitively has a lot of holes even excluding amendments Anitya Comments
+2 Since being on this gig, there were man things that I've learned about the job that I had no idea before. The lonliness is definitely one of those. Investment Analyst in HF - Other
+2 Had similar dilemma last year, and went with the Big4 firm. Batric Pateman
+2 I think it’s very important to consider the structure of the internship too since your goal is to get in the industry. Analyst 2 in S&T - FI
+2 This kid glazes/defends stern in every thread Analyst 1 in Consulting
+2 you'll stick out and not in a good way Intern in IB - Cov
+2 Associate 2 in IB - Cov PrivateTechquity 🚀🚀🚀
+2 That’s really interesting that they’d remove your comments. Very anti-free market of information for a site of bankers rooseveltfan
+2 I feel like Princeton is never too crazy with their placements, unless its just that their students dont want to go into IB and would rather enter into other fields easygoingmonkey
+2 You’re absolutely right. kunduka
+2 Agreed, but I was under the impression that these were his only 2 options. Teller in Non-profit
+2 Yeah a big issue is that my earnings are very awkward. Some of my companies do pre-closes pre QTR end and then go into quiet period from beginning of next Q. Others don't their pre closes until 2-4 weeks post Q end. Research Analyst in ER
+2 My honest advice is (and yes you will not like this), don't graduate in 4 years. Intern in PE - Growth
+2 Early in my career I started at a small family office focused on real estate development and acquisition. I was involved on both acquisitions and asset management because it was a very small team. Senior VP in CorpDev
+2 Fair enough re the transfer, sometimes it’s just not possible. ACATS
+2 For sure why not. Maybe it’s a bit odd to say “I’m half polish” in an outreach message especially given you grew up in Ireland. But reach out anyway  Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+2 Congrats on Wharton! Intern in IB-M&A
+2 Agreed. Went from FIG BB (not a top one) to MFPE Generalist and never had people look down on my background. Got very far in every single process at all the MFs without issue. Coming from non-target school as well. Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+2 Vast majority are CFA LeftLion
+2 He’s running for president  james55
+2 For me it was being early. For others it was networking - I actually think I under utilised that. Most people I worked with networked to get their CV flagged for the first round interview. Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+2 When looking for the top 5 mobile app development companies in Dubai (2026), it’s important to evaluate firms that also excel among leading web development companies in Dubai, as many offer both services t redspider1
+2 In all fairness, that was really the only play left in the book. Teller in Non-profit
+2 Sure, consolidation and new startups can technically happen at the same time, but that is not what we are seeing in reality. ChompCHOMPS 39819
+2 In consulting and I would say for our lead partner in our practice, yes - I feel consulting likely killed his personality in some ways. Business School in CorpStrat
+2 Lmao source. Either you got contacted or you didn't.  Associate 2 in RE - Comm
+2 This is not very applicable to all banks, I’m speaking from a London point of view here: Intern in IB-M&A
+2 We've all been there. The best thing you can do is recycle. Find some solid decks and copy as much as you can and don't overthink it, stick to similar and simple formats. Champschamp
+2 mandatory from now on to have the final interview round at a restaurant  also good test for communist inclinations, you know, in case he goes full Mamdani on the plate GS under Blankfein
+2 it is and isn't unfair to UK students I think. Intern in S&T - Other
+2 Splitting it with my UBS friend, he got a hug for bonus.  Bump_monkey
+2 Buddy go kick a ball or something Jesus Christ SIE in high school?! KageSelly
+2 Thank you for the insight S&T intern Analyst 1 in IB - ECM
+2 All the screening? While rent roll and financials can be spread and market data pulled by AI, how is that any different than someone in India or the Philippines doing it? Director in RE - Comm
+2 Good job buddy maybe take that to your PM… nobody cares about you bragging about your trade here on an anonymous forum. Investment Analyst in HF - Event
+2 2. No, the excel plug in has no memory besides the copy and paste instructions within excel. can't link to cowork or desktop app memory. you have to re-provide context everytime itswayeasy
+2 Red Rising by Pierce Brown Abusement Park
+2 Associate 2 in IB - Cov Director in S&T - Other
+2 "Hey friend listen, I know the world is scary right now but it's gonna get way worse" Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+2 Hey Hardo, I work in for a major industrial player. Unfortunately I'm going to have to answer your question with the dreaded, it depends... MaxCRECapital
+2 use them now, don't wait. a referral's whole job is getting you into the wave that's open, and the SA'27 wave is open right now. LedgerShelf
+2 be cautious- public markets unforgiving and $250mm aum is light. JJPPMM
+2 You are severely autistic Prospect in IB-M&A
+2 The KPMG tier Prospect in IB - Cov
+2 This thread is genuinely hilarious.  CRE
+2 i appreciate this. i've tried to reconcile w my parents but i dont think we're ever going reunite again, my aunt has tried to facilitate being the mediator of a repair convo but even that my parents refused. wfl225
+2 Why is this relevant to the conversation?  bestman222
+2 You’ll be totally fine at any of these schools (assuming you put in the work, network, etc.) Personally, I’ve seen slightly less junior hires from USC vs the others, but still plenty of placement and nothing to worry about Managing Director in IB-M&A
+2 Great, thank you so much for the comprehensive answer! wso warrior
+2 Anyone who believed this story at any point needs to get their brain checked - knew this was fake as soon as I read it ky9xnsz
+2 The Senior Associate market is very thin. If you don't start performing, there are hundreds of viable candidates who will gladly step up.  TrackRecord_TopQuartile
+2 The reason this is not true across the board is because the #1 skill you can have in IB from analyst -> MD is self awareness. nontargetfromtarget
+2 Especially since so much of the legal work is binary (ie - either it works fine and you are good or you fucked up and everything is royally fucked), it takes a lot to try new systems. ResMan
+2 GG man keep your head up.  bestman222
+2 Jews are safer in america than in israel lol and that won't change with momdani  green_duck
+2 As a current international student at a T20 university, I can confirm that for-credit CPT has been fully suspended at my school. The only alternative now is pre-completion OPT. survivor007
+2 Analyst 1 in IB-M&A: For  healthcare investing as a whole: WCAS and Nordic, although Nordic skews HCIT Works at Boston Consulting Group
+2 A lot of strategics are aggressively using M&A to reposition themselves for an AI-first world and to deal with accumulated tech debt. That alone is creating meaningful flow. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+2 This needs to get moved back to the RE forum not PE Intern in RE - Other
+2 Well said. bestman222
+2 It might be how you're positioning it. Running a process is running a process, regardless of sell side/buy side. You are basically a transactional finance project manager at this stage. TechBanking
+2 You gotta be an idiot for arriving late Intern in PE - Growth
+2 VP in RE - Comm Ozymandia
+2 imo its truly a mix dependent on your style. ive worked with analysts who have very detailed models with a ton of drivers, full balance sheet, tons of detail. ibmayb
+2 If I'm understanding your situation correctly, I do not tell 'pole position' LP about the other backups. asmith_1
+2 The fact that nobody has heard is keeping me optimistic but I am sure they have given some offers out already. My guess is they are still waiting for those yes to come back and confirm those before giving out more. 4345Tulane
+2 I remember hearing her as the keynote of a conference where all she did was complain about being a woman and a woman in real estate etc etc etc Literally the co head of Blackstone was complaining Rick Kane
+2 Yeah, I don't think its realistic for you to compete with lateral hires. Intern in IB - Gen
+2 May Intern in IB - Gen
+2 I interned in the group a few summers back. Is it as bad as everyone on this website says? No. Is it the worst group at BofA? Yes. Will every single exit oppt be closed off because you are in this group? obviously not. Intern in IB - Gen
+2 Not trying to squash your dreams, but I've never seen this path before (particularly given the real estate skillset learned in the areas that you mentioned has limited overlap with traditional PE skills or deliverables). SaaSChimp
+2 I'll answer this best as I can as I just went through the past cycle and went through three processes and accepted at one of them. Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+2 Harvard AB and Oxford MA is the most prestigious university combination of all-time, and this is coming from a Cambridge student. Intern in PE - LBOs
+2 Pretty sure this is AI slop,You can ask anybody who actually works in IB and they'll tell you that in no way Schulich or Rotman is in the same tier as Queen's or Ivey, or even Waterloo Intern in IB-M&A
+2 It's 1998 kid, the party's just getting started nooneinparticular
+2 Why doesn't the NFL only draft kids from the SEC? NuclearPenguins
+2 Maybe, just maybe…. The PE game is not for you. Million ways to make money and you’re talking about being 3 hrs away and renting a room out w your gf just to get back to being a VP. ky9xnsz
+2 No, this is silly. To answer your question, yes I think most of the gaps get filled on the job. Analyst 1 in PE - LBOs
+2 The reality is everyday post-grad you’ll be falling and building the ladder on the way down. How quickly you adapt is how you survive. Bank Slut
+2 I’m sure it’s happened given there are so many people at these banks. Associate 3 in RE - Comm
+2 they do mostly FoF, which doesn't rank high in terms of prestige to me ...  GS under Blankfein
+2 background checks involve verifying your degree and any school awards you listed on your resume. CannedBread72
+2 No one ever says its gonna be the next GS. relax. qwert123@
+2 asmith_1
+2 dude as someone who lives in asu land, dont go here. it gets too hot and you have better options. im also a high schooler and just target more colleges as well. just my opinion  this is what gemini said BIG GION
+2 Developer friends - my point is it’s not about a deal penciling to build something ing and either sell or recap in 5 years. That’s purely a developer mindset. fluffnstuff
+2 If you are Risk averse then real estate is a horrible industry to be in.  There are plenty of much safer ways to make money Ozymandia
+2 Friends dont let friends work at UBS Analyst 1 in IB - Gen