Highest Ranked Comments In The Last Year

+1 The internet will simultaneously say AKKR is on its deathbed and glaze it as one of the best tech PE shops ever. You’ll only get real answers from people who work at these funds, or better yet, former employees. Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+1 Good luck getting in as a non-LDS member. Also need to consider that 90% of their applicants are members of the church, and are typically intelligent people & hard workers—not typical American high school applicants. Associate 2 in IB - Cov
+1 Another excellent take. Thank you. In my experience working with the more senior folks in PE, this type of mindset used to be more prevalent in the industry than it is now. throw-away-account1
+1 I wish I could tell you that you should go watch TV or hang out with ur friends and get ready for college, but unfortunarty things are not that way anymore. Motionsickness35
+1 the technicals for some reason were pretty intense for r1, hope superday will have more behaviorals with seniors Prospect in IB-M&A
+1 jsut got super day invite and friend that did superday previously said interviews are overly technical even with VPs and below which is weird but not too sure N/A in IB-M&A
+1 Still worth it to try imo, could have multiple rounds  hdigdjdhgdd
+1 I think CRE covered most of it, but one thing that I really appreciated when I was interning was social/happy hours with interns from other firms. CREMonkeyz
+1 Are you autistic Research Analyst in HF - Other
+1 Most VPs hire still through HH, market is just slow. And also realistically gonna be very hard to lateral in as a VP if you have an associate title even with 3-4 years of experience (dumb I know) VP in PE - LBOs
+1 Yes, prepare one - I've had a few friends get grilled on stock pitches in superdays. I personally had a BB r1 where they asked me about a pitch I did for my school investment club Prospect in IB-M&A
+1 Definitely have an end of year capstone presentation of a macro thesis and/or a project idea, my past 2 summers with institutional developers had one and it: randomnamerandom3
+1 Found the K1 analyst Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+1 i'd look at the target schools for those two regions (northwestern, uchicago, ivies, georgetown, uva, umich, duke) and apply to their graduate programs. Prospect in Consulting
+1 Biotech Summer Associate in HF - Event
+1 The difficulty with London is that is it the 'centre' of European finance. professional.form.filler
+1 Majority performing, but we have quite a lot of flexibility.  Research Analyst in AM - Other
+1 Am an incoming SA who really likes tech as an industry, so would love to learn more about the group. Have a few questions: Prospect in IB - Gen
+1 I'd leave ASAP. If you don't get the promotion other shops will likely bring you in as a SA anyways. Might as well start the clock at a new shop now arb43
+1 like it or not, Stern pumps out bankers every year, even if they're all robots Associate 3 in IB - Cov
+1 Can't find any of the founders on linkedin, or actually I find their names but none of them have "athena capital" in their professionnal experiences.  I think that seals the deal : don't go there Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+1 cibc out Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+1 Atl offers are out seemingly, girl in my school j posted ab it joebrrr123
+1 Mid-level market has been a bloodbath for years. Don't see any reason it would change unless something structural changes in the industry/market. I remember someone saying it best on another thread years ago:  Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+1 Coming up to the 3 and a half year mark at my shop and have done two platforms and lost count of the number of addons, one of the platforms is going extremely well and one is going extremely badly. Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+1 Ozymandia: Traderade Traderade
+1 Agreed with both here in the sense that Charlesbank is quintessential JAMMBO but also has had decent fundraising progress (though imagine it’s a bit of a slog). IRR-Responsible IR
+1 Heard cibc running r1 this week chirpmonkey
+1 Thank you so much for the advice and solace regarding staying an accounting major. I am doing my best to apply, but I have not networked as I should. jts5567
+1 Respect for grinding with the safety net, could’ve been an artist in Bushwick. Associate 1 in ER
+1 Got jeff r1. No word back on MS, Barclays. No word back on WF SD. Do you think I missed the bus or will there be multiple waves? hjskidinen
+1 GD should be higher for law, pretty much have a monopoly on ad hoc group engagements theg3ntlem4n
+1 Honestly, my long-time favourite has been Freakonomics. The podcast dives into micro-ecosystems that I'd never even thought of and come in with an objective lens. FinnesseGod
+1 Citi, no Qs asked  Intern in IB - Gen
+1 ? I heard 95% last year akpsiontop
+1 My experience was probably a little different than most. I had an ECM interviewer for a MM SD, and he asked me to pitch a stock as a follow on to a question about industries I'm interested in. badburi09
+1 Stop spamming these old rent roll posts. We can all tell youre astroturfing Dallas_Monkey
+1 Your best shot is to talk to someone who did the interview and see if you can get the questions and answer, or talk to a friend that's super well versed in RX and try to have them give you an overview. Prospect in IB - Gen
+1 wells ib sa simply better imo. sure ubs has that brand name of a bb and can have umm pe exits (idk abt mf cuz they have been poor the past couple of years). Intern in IB - Cov
+1 I'm facing something similar, and what I did was set the analysis start date to the period I want to input my market rent assumptions (i.e. kbdotz
+1 Rock center was CMBS. 1 Vanderbilt construction loan was on balance sheet and then the refi was CMBS. Analyst 1 in RE - Comm
+1 The lifestyle is better because the work is fundamentally different. Associate 2 in IB - Gen
+1 I agree with sprinting. I do sprints during my kids’ soccer games at the field.  To make it more interesting, I run wide receiver routes going full speed. odog @digitalimmortality.com
+1 In addition to the difference in the work itself, the comp (carry) potential is greater in PE than PC. The Real Donnie Azoff
+1 I can relate, sounds really dumb but I also lost nearly $6k gambling in my local casinos in my junior year of college and was on track to lose all the money I had to pay my tuition, mostly by playing blackjack and slots.… mindsetfocus
+1 He’s just saying the average state school kid who got an offer tried harder than the average target school kid who got one Intern in IB - Gen
+1 Lol, I am making the exact opposite experience at my PC fund. We basically take almost 0 risk. All deals need to be „perfect“. We declined so many, IMO, good deals. I can swear debt advisors already make fun of us. Associate 1 in PE - Other
+1 Culture is overall very good across PGIM but dependent on the team and strategy you work for (only DL or general corporate finance, which covers IG/BIG PPs, DL, and Mezzanine). Associate 1 in PE - Other
+1 Lmao duh dude, most valuable enterprise sales force on the planet liquidiot
+1 This guy gets it. I don’t need to know what my MD thinks about Israel just fucking pay me thegreatspoofing
+1 Agreed Associate 2 in Consulting
+1 Don’t count out internships if you don’t land anything soon. You can still land, say, a corporate finance internship, which will give your resume a boost (albeit smaller than IB/ER/HF/etc.). TheFunkyMunky
+1 They run an Adopt-a-Kangaroo program which you're eligible for after the completion of ur analyst program Intern in IB - Cov
+1 Do you mind sharing how it went? i have a barclays superday in a week for pubfin!  throwingmonks123
+1 At that bank, in that group, yes. Forever? Probably not, but only cuz their recordkeeping tends to be ass. Even for other groups at the same bank, they may not even know about the renege. All depends on recordkeeping. Benson Says
+1 Bump, anyone have any info on comp in London? Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+1 I second the above, having myself reneged offers in my final year of uni. Associate 1 in PE - Other
+1 Why am I getting brainrotted on my autism site  Batrick-Pateman
+1 Use the WWKCD framework (What Would King Clavicular Do?) FingerBlasterBoy2004
+1 This post sounds very sad. And I’m sorry that you’ve been bullied your entire life to where your soul purpose in work or anything is to get plastic surgery. What surgeries are you pursuing for $50,000? Associate 1 in IB-M&A
+1 Can you share more about your process? Going to be in CIB group but not sure who is the best people to network with or when cold apps open.  Mr. Moe
+1 Would want to be able to cover the remaining major one-time expenses I foresee in the next few years. Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+1 Better yet make up a club, knew a bunch of athletes at a target who all came together to make a finance club with the understanding they would all vouch for whatever claims each person made regarding their time in the club QuestionableExpenses
+1 I got rejected by a finance club at a target despite having more beef on my resume than most of the members, a lot of those people are threatened by an "outsider" QuestionableExpenses
+1 $5M and then dipping into corp dev. No real reason tbh but halfway there… hopefully one promotion and  one or two lucky carry checks and should be hitting it in 3-4 years VP in PE - LBOs
+1 Commercial Real Estate. It exists in every city (and many small towns even).  CRE
+1 Same here man, when did you do the case study interview? Did it thursday and am still waiting jsjajsj
+1 Based on the most helpful WSO content, here's a breakdown to help you decide: Lazard M&A and PWP RX: WSO Monkey Bot
+1 Marry fine… kid is crazy. You need to set her straight it’s just not realistic Broker in IB - Cov
+1 don't be chopped and be a chiller/able to talk to adults. feel like that's a lost skill within itself, but don't treat whoever you are talking to like a god or put them on a pedestal. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+1 . drkingpin
+1 Please don’t post your SA offer commitment on LinkedIn. It’s cringe. Associate 2 in IB - Cov
+1 Run Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+1 Whats the reasoning? Just curious. Mine is partners seem miserable too and not a life I want + the stress and burnout has been getting to me.  Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+1 I honestly don’t believe you because this is the most UBS story ever Prospect in IB - Gen
+1 Not really. FA is sales. There isn’t anything technical to know or master like banking. It’s all about getting individuals to like you, understanding how you can be of value to them and communicating correctly. AngelOfMusic
+1 Happy hours? Oh man…Jefferies for sure. They do play hard, while also working hard. Associate 1 in IB-M&A
+1 My-steak-is-too-juicy-my-lobster-too-buttery lookin aaaah thegreatspoofing
+1 Only 60% of search fund deals under LOI go through. Disappoint is part of the gig. You may spend another year or longer but hopefully you will find something better. crazylifechoices
+1 I think your best bet is to get an MBA, preferably from one of CBS, Wharton, or HBS. CBS will provide the best opportunity for transitioning into the buyside BulgeBracketBrand123
+1 Analyst EW6666
+1 i can only imagine they're doing multiple rounds... monkeyseemonkey
+1 It’s a sweatshop. They take pride in grinding but pay above comp. Good deal flow and work on fun restructuring mandates Prospect in IB-M&A
+1 Very odd to see all the negative comments on here as I know almost the complete opposite to be true of the group. Particularly the head as being a smart energetic and kind dude - not toxic. Intern in IB-M&A
+1 do you have insight? ilikebananas9000
+1 I was forced out of IB (DCM) at age 33 as a VP with a net worth of about $2.5m. Habeas_Corpus
+1 Every buyout shop everywhere is a sweatshop nowadays. The whole industry is cooked.  Principal in PE - LBOs
+1 How do you have 200k saved up KageSelly
+1 Thx. Good luck with the SPD. They seem to have taken quiet a while to get back after HV. kd2006
+1 Not everyone knows the technicals. Some people know them, but just mess them up in the interview. Some people are so nervous, they don’t speak well. maestro_
+1 Would probably recommend focusing on Alum. Very important to target specific industry/product groups where you think you have an advantage. Prospect in IB - Gen
+1 I see, my above points still stand, but it will be extremely difficult given the caliber of talent you'll be up against. Associate 1 in Consulting
+1 You are not going to be buliding a model like you would in PE just simply due to lack of time or DD resources for any of these interviews. For PE interviews, use the CIM as guidance and be reasonable around your numbers. Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+1 yes, all day long, but I am a quant in a L/S pod Jbiggy
+1 I actually think a lighthearted joke about your stutter to start off would play well. Shows confidence, and an understanding.  11Belitist
+1 Would agree - have never pursued my own deals but keep your head up man. Control what you can control.  I feel like I'm at a point in my career/journey where all I seem to hear is people people people. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
+1 Greenhill. I believe exits are better, but dont quote me Prospect in IB - Gen
+1 Not a straight line here but David Guggina graduated college in 2009 and is now the Walmart US CEO, joined company as a Sr. Director in operations less than 8 years ago. Going from an Ops Sr. Director in CorpStrat
+1 Avoid at all cost. Firm is filled with incompetent state school nepos. Associate 2 in IB - Cov
+1 5'8" is not tall for any ethnicityStart running - start with 10 miles a week and move uop to 30 miles a week. pbandjpartners