Highest Ranked Comments In The Last Year

+1 this was helpful to hear. It's real easy to go down a dark path in times like this when nothing seems to be aligning while I look around me and see people set up and having fun. Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+1 Comp numbers here for Corporate Credit vs Hybrid Credit? I would imagine given the job you're asked to do vs at other places, comp would be very high? Incoming Analyst in IB-M&A
+1 If you want to be a CEO, go to HBS. Stanford provides other opportunities, but either way you can't make a bad choice here.  Isaiah_53_5 💎🙌💎🙌💎
+1 Need to lay off 2/3 of low performing MDs Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+1 Ozykiel
+1 Interned there a couple of years back - great pay, phenomenal role and opportunity, but highly competitive Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+1 What would you suggest for getting into power trading? Is a STEM degree necessary? Are normal graduate programs like bp's or Shell's a good way to start? Prospect in S&T - Other
+1 Would rather take DB and UChicago over JPM and IU Kelley. No matter how well it places, IU's school brand is shit.  Prospect in IB - Gen
+1 What year are you in? Prospect in IB-M&A
+1 He already answered this question. Re-read the thread. An answer does not need to be stated verbatim to be clearly conveyed. SquirtLebitda
+1 Based on the most helpful WSO content, here's what you need to know about Lazard's US groups: WSO Monkey Bot
+1 so true, we can only focus on the things we can control.  Prospect in IB-M&A
+1 Again, I wouldn't say very little because it can be used as tiebreakers, a ding later on, or questioning as to why your gpa is only a 3.5 Prospect in IB-M&A
+1 These r back office / data interns not academy lmfao rxconswarr
+1 Offers out Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+1 Try your best to get a perfect GPA sem 1 of 2nd year as that will be your recruiting GPA Prospect in IB-M&A
+1 my bb has an APAC “study abroad exchange program” type thing in some groups. They highly encourage it for folks who want to be execs one day. Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+1 Ongi is atrocious  Dont-bank-on-it
+1 This has to be one of the most cherry picked and silly replies ever. (1) There's two tiers of partners. non-equity isn't paid anything special. Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+1 I've gotten offers not wearing ties at very brand name places so its not an auto ding Analyst 2 in Private Credit
+1 Stop bullying this poor kid. You’re fine. One we don’t notice - second imo no tie looks better and sometimes I’d notice the tie and think the candidate is too buttoned up Associate 2 in IB - Cov
+1 HR is absolute dog shit there, could literally be replaced by an Indian and chatgpt. Prospect in IB-M&A
+1 I was in a lateral process and they said they would sponsor but I dropped for a different offer so not sure if they would’ve pulled through Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+1 its cooked. Bad spot. lot of distress and no one hiring Analyst 1 in Acct - Tax
+1 Why viking? Returns very mediocre boilerroom9
+1 UBS massively underperforming good that it’s finally getting the media attention Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+1 . yoobedobpa
+1 Nostradamus how are you? Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+1 I recently started in more of a Biz Ops-style strategy role at a tech-adjacent private company that would be F500 if public. TC 145 in MCOL with 4 YOE. Sheeple
+1 "jester-maxxed the entire interview" next generation of bankers are gonna lead the way fs aerotyne_international
+1 It was a master plan hearing where we introduced the largest site plan submission in the city’s history. Fundamentally, they wanted an extension of their historic downtown when we proposed a mixed-use center environment. jtd1215
+1 Try to find something lined up first, brutal market out here  Associate 2 in IB - Cov
+1 Lack of capital. Self proclaimed developers asking for bailouts so the math works at non / above market rents. Associate 2 in RE - Comm
+1 I echo this as a HBS/GSB grad SaaSChimp
+1 Analyst 3+ in HF - Other laka
+1 Where’s Ongi? Prospect in IB-M&A
+1 ... no_home_jerome
+1 Would recommend talking to the people who quit recently, can also find out by checking FINRA registrations fairly soon after they quit. Also would talk to the second years around mid-July who are leaving post-bonus. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+1 There is a website called Searchfunder where you can find small search funds hiring interns. The type of experience you get varies but it’s mostly just deal sourcing. Intern in IB - Gen
+1 there is a still a large amount of nepo lmao  Prospect in IB-M&A
+1 Every fund with a psychometric exam seems to have a never-ending off-cycle process that takes few or zero people on-cycle, probably not a coincidence. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+1 Very helpful, and lines up with what I’ve experienced Prospect in IB - Restr
+1 I didn't reply to you, I replied to the other guy. Associate 3 in IB - Cov
+1 0/100 or 0/50 is still the same result. Associate 3 in IB - Cov
+1 Anonymous Monkey: kbrudher
+1 For me, upgrading non-work clothes was mostly about switching to better basics. Clean, well-fitted T-shirts and polos go a long way—they look casual but still put together. gildanbrandsaustraliasocial
+1 Not really. Have been close on a few things past 6mo and have a few deals we are going for now, so maybe something will work out soon therightcoast_
+1 Imo you should probably try to pivot to acquisitions, with internal transfer being the most desirable route.  therightcoast_
+1 Mine was extra weird because his hands were on my shoulders the whole time. VP in PE - LBOs
+1 Thank you for the response this is super helpful!  rowan_gif
+1 Big brains who don't ever actually do any deals but look at doing a lot of cool stuff. Works at EQT Group
+1 What I should’ve done looking back is this: I had sophomore BB IB, junior SA at an asset allocator focusing on PE/VC, but I did marketing at a couple of startups my freshman summer and really liked it. dab1
+1 is this even an upgrade Intern in IB - Cov
+1 Morgan Stanley HR is braindead Capital of Structure
+1 Worked in BWAM back in the day. Amazing to see the growth.  Director in RE - Other
+1 if PE is meh then consulting is atrocious. Consulting will be disrupted very badly with AI (already is). PE also pays better than consulting by a mile VP in PE - LBOs
+1 "probably >70% here on WSO" moneymaker03
+1 Best response and advice I’ve ever gotten, thank you sir. Just one question since you didn’t mention it, what are your thoughts on doing my bachelors? TChomas
+1 Damn… It seems like there is no more flexibility (fun) in macro now because of all of these factor and correlation rules that allocators are imposing ran.287
+1 So has murder Johnny, doesn’t make it right. And they just murdered someone else’s shot at that seat. Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+1 Congrats on UBS! Associate 2 in IB - Cov
+1 Full disclosure - not an alum or student at any of these schools but have friends at some. bananapiano
+1 You don’t really get my post. I’m not comparing consulting vs PE in the long run but rather try to gauge my near term trajectory. consultingib123
+1 Anyone know when offers are out for Cleveland (any group)? Had SD yesterday aofjwefoewjoifawpoeijfoiew
+1 Would recommend just emailing current bankers to learn more. You don't have to know anything CLT specific to start. You'll pick it up slowly while speaking with them Prospect in IB-M&A
+1 bump Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+1 bump Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+1 Really, that’s a bit comforting. Have heard a few horror stories about the bank I’m headed to. Do you have any advice on how to dodge questions about your s/o if/when they come up. urkejdheanon
+1 Does it sound more prestigious to work 30-40 hours effectively for 250k TC or 90 hours effectively for 200k TC to you? Prospect in IB-M&A
+1 Interned there in the past, let’s just say you should do your very best and look around for other options Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+1 How are we supposed to know if you don't tell us the error? Dumb post Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+1 You should stay in consulting. You seem like you’d be a shitty associate and will likely have more runway with the EM to PharmaCo route. VP in PE - LBOs
+1 If you’re at RBC being gay is ez money Intern in IB - Gen
+1 Hi  Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+1 I think you're wayyyyy overthinking this already getting HR involved as an incoming intern. Seriously, there are plenty of gay people in banking. Associate 3 in IB-M&A
+1 Stern kids are circle jerking chronic WSO types who often flood online forums like this one with loud opinions and the associated neuroticism needed to be in that 99th percentile exit op (P72, Millennium!!!!!).   wetlamplord
+1 It's a grammar school. 'Alumni' are likely still students. Asking WSO is the best bet, not spoonfeeding. wetlamplord
+1 Well in Lloyd-Blankfein’s memoir, he proudly upholds the GS tradition of taking in those considered as family. His own three children all worked at GS at some point in their career. It’s part of the firm’s DNA. choc.mint.cookie
+1 Curious to why you view DK as not good? I don’t work there (am at one of the large MMs) but have generally heard positive things about their L/S platform. Analyst 3+ in HF - EquityHedge
+1 Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+1 Delete rowan_gif
+1 Don’t think it’s worth mentioning. If it was a technical question you got wrong, then maybe, but attire is probably not worth it. Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+1 Good troll.  chihayafull
+1 There was a thread on this a year ago about how horrible it was. Also there was a WSJ article about it. Good luck if you end up working there Assistant in Acct - Audit
+1 Almost every MM was up in equities last month. It was fixed income/macro that got badly hit, since they take much more directional bets Investment Analyst in AM - Equities
+1 In my subjective view, Waterloo = Schulich > Laurier. CanadianFinanceMonkey
+1 Analyst 2 in IB - Cov Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+1 Average SAT for MSF is around a 1500. Most people in GSIF at UF have the same stats as you, and many with better. Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+1 UF has great relationships with HL/RBC/EVR/CVP/Gugg and many MM banks like Truist/WF, etc etc etc. These are guaranteed spots every year, but you do have to do everything right from day 1. I am an alum Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+1 nice UGC you two! Analyst 2 in PE - LBOs
+1 Yeah make sure you do FPD freshman year (its just a class basically). also not too sure about the business frats tbh. I dont think they're a main contributor to ppls IB offers, usually GSIF is Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+1 Second on Abrams. Impossible to get a seat there though. Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+1 3-4 books a year. Recently Patti Smith, the Idiot, the brothers karamazov, a couple Hemingway novels and his short stories (across the past 10 years really: sun also rises, farewell to arms, snows of Kilimanjaro) Monaco Man
+1 If I missed your window then don’t worry about responding. Did you ever get nervous at conferences and in group meetings where you were the only woman? If so how did you get over it? beepbeepbleh
+1 Apply, put your qualifications on - if you get past ATS and HR filter, do the questions and push forward.  If you don't get in this round, look at programs that are feeders, and try after. IcedxTaro
+1 Got it. Think we might have to stick it out through the 1-year mark, even though I think that is a totally valid reason for wanting to jump so soon. Analyst 2 in RE - Comm
+1 PM me, I go to UNC and just successfully finished recruiting. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+1 PGIM is absolutely sleepy, just like most of the other Lifecos. I work at one and we occasionally will co-lend with them or be the lender on their equity deals. Investment Analyst in RE - Comm
+1 At bachelor level it's mostly grades that matter unfortunately. You can do esade/escp/essec which look a bit more at the overall profile but then you pay a lot which might not be feasible for everyone.  adrien3
+1 UF alum so I may be bias, but if it were last year I may have said go to IU, but after this cycle, go to UF. UF absolutely crushed it with the placements this year, and are only getting stronger. Analyst0910