Highest Ranked Comments In The Last Year

+1 I go to a semi-target (think McCombs/Duke/Georgetown/Dartmouth) and recruited for West Coast. I got absolutely fried. Most of the kids who ended up getting offers were all from UCLA. Intern in IB - Cov
+1 Sorry for the necropost, but do you think that changes in my case?Dual citizen Italian and British.Lived 95% of my life and did undergrad in Italy (non-target).Starting RSM MSc F&I in September. tomm_a
+1 Looks like you are a PE Associate. If you want to a future in that industry you got to play their game. If they have complaints for you, try to address them and change. Hags28
+1 Maybe someone has more recent data but since the only response was the WSO bot, I can throw in some human color.  Hags28
+1 Can add my 2 cents too. It’s also the credit people. Lenders as opposed to investors. People who don’t like stocks. Are allergic to equities. Hags28
+1 I spent a year working in-house at an LMM bank. Here are the exits I saw from alumni and current / future bankers from my time there  Hags28
+1 Commodore/Paradigm/Deep Track are well regarded and have done exceptionally well. Small teams so comp is likely good. Founders are very sophisticated. Analyst 1 in HF - Other
+1 Bump Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+1 UF just placed over 50 for summer 27. Also had 5 EVR. You will be fine if you are a top percentile candidate, and stand out early/do the right things Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+1 Look up UF’s MSF program/ it’s not a traditional MSF but you do it alongside your bachelors and graduate in 4 years. Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+1 yes lmao how is this even up for debate Intern in IB - Cov
+1 I did MM to EB (PJT/MOE/LAZ/PWP) as a VP. It’s a change like you’d expect as far as higher expectations but overall I think I have established my footing a year later. Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+1 I’m repulsed that you didn’t mention chin smashing. That is the ultimate looksmaxxing hack. The second you’re away for your desk - you should get to chin smashing. Smash your chin into the wall over and over. fuckshampoo21
+1 Anonymous Monkey: Look up UF’s MSF program/ it’s not a traditional MSF but you do it alongside your bachelors and graduate in 4 years. Incoming Analyst in IB-M&A
+1 Would you guys say it's normal for LO to have bonus exceeding 100% of base? Investment Analyst in AM - Equities
+1 Miami Forsure. Great Chicago network and super hot chicks. Source: I worked in the Chicago PE and my wife is a Miami grad Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+1 Thoughts on PFG? IB2004
+1 Super chill group but deal experience is bad and exits are mid. If you want to chill for 2 years in a not too sweaty group and exit to IR it’s not a bad gig. Also quite small group.  Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+1 Stop complicating it. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+1 Of course take it! Front office of course improves your trajectory, and lateralling from middle to front office at Apollo or whatever is likely not happening Analyst 1 in S&T - FI
+1 I haven’t really spent much time there tbh… nothing unique to add. Longer contracts = good but can see that actually making bid-ask spread problem worse… buyers are scared rn. VP in PE - LBOs
+1 I recommend Miami Ohio, since the Midwest-Chicago connection is stronger. Penn State has a much stronger alumni base on the east coast compared to Chicago. VP in IB - Cov
+1 Does UBS run FT processes bakeoffking
+1 Usually selling stocks you already held isn’t that big of a deal as long as you pre-clear. I had the same issue, had PLTR at a cost basis of ~$10 and had no issue selling after I pre cleared it VP in IB-M&A
+1 Well that's the thing buddy, if your in the top 25% at any of these schools, you will place similarly if you make the best use of the plethora of resources you have, there is no opportunity that either will hold you back f Prospect in HF - Other
+1 mayoineko VP in PE - Other
+1 Missing Desjardins Capital Markets Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+1 I’ve interviewed with them two or three separate times for the acquisitions role over the last 3 or so years, on separate tracks with different recruiters months apart from each other. CREbruhh
+1 Do it fool girlwithstonks
+1 Found something that I was more excited about in a completely different industry and role. That said, I felt that the experience I got at the firm set me up well for this next thing. Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+1 It feels like the entire management chain in large firms (and not just finance) is more concerned with keeping their own jobs than moving the needle at all. cp5670
+1 Iykyk. Miami OH has some smoke shows for the Midwest and 8 of the F500 CEOs graduated from Miami OH. Underrated option for college in the Midwest Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+1 USC on top Prospect in IB-M&A
+1 Berkeley rooseveltfan
+1 Go to Ross, but yeah if you get off either waitlist go there rooseveltfan
+1 I think it's hilarious that the clowns who follow this stuff will order untested peptides from a random factory in China/India and inject themselves in the ass because they believe it makes them look hotter. PrivateTechquity 🚀🚀🚀
+1 probably strongest db group rn from deal flow perspective specifically in fintech and insurance. sweaty tho. Used to have great culture but is still ok Associate 1 in IB-M&A
+1 Ignore my title and am much senior. You are not their first choice but they expect turnover and are dragging you along. Best way is to get another offer and let them know.  Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+1 Nah not yet XWX Random
+1 I mean, I wouldn't object if someone chose to define ARR with a longer lens instead of as MRR * 12. Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+1 Small team (2 MDs i believe) and they do cross border M&A rather than domestic kittycat7831
+1 I think so too. 5-10 rounds of conversations and interviews is almost too much. Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+1 I don’t work at palatine but a similar firm. It honestly sounds like you could be describing my company. This type of culture is so toxic. Associate 1 in RE - Comm
+1 Lateral process from start to end shouldn’t last more than 1-2 weeks if they are serious about hiring you. One round with AS/VP, and final round with D/MD. Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+1 DarthBanker2016: rf949
+1 I just hope everyone realizes that when a brand new WSO account has only one comment and it’s doing damage control on a thread like this… you need to run for the hills. Associate 1 in RE - Comm
+1 i would like to know the job so i can move to said fuck ass city, and leave the people’s republic of NYC Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+1 This is really motivating and helpful in principle  Main constraint atm is just being burned out in banking and the hours of the job  swe2ibd
+1 Totally agree. That’s why I posted lol. Feel as though I should start to do something since this is going on for way too long. Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+1 You are crushing children's dreams. Most still believe that the people managing them are fully qualified and skilled, and that they reached their positions through merit alone. osRiaz985yzslo
+1 US was my intent, but would be interested in hearing abt both dallasnative5887
+1 MongulGeekIncoming Analyst in IB - CovWhat the fuck is this thread EzgardQueen
+1 Associate 2 in PE - LBOsalways glad to see quality content making it onto these boards Emillo
+1 My bank calls its security department the Joint Operations Center (JOC) dolph
+1 Just received AC jennyd_ng
+1 I think you should only do an internship at a firm where you’d ideally want to work full time. Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+1 All choices are good. Depends where you want to work and live afterwards... boib_1
+1 Can only be seen as insecurity or weakness.  Eman_Kant
+1 U got the jist, always deny deny deny Eman_Kant
+1 If it exists within platforms, it will be PMs with a long tenure that have proven ability to make money with more directional trades, but agree it is more difficult to see very macro traders within pods for several reasons Moonph@se
+1 Not even MDMA would make UBS fun  Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+1 Emphasis on the global banks is overstated. Lots of really strong Canadian bank groups with strong deal flow Intern in IB - Gen
+1 Wondering the same thing.  And then didn't get a T1 offer???  Not doubting but plz explain. rolo25
+1 So IB CM is not as horrible as this forum makes it out to be? I was pretty excited about my summer analyst position in DB coming from a non-target and this forum makes me feel like I got the bottom of the barrel!  IB intern non-target
+1 This type of shit has been happening for years. John Mack was shouting “There’s blood in the water. Let’s go kill!” in the 80's.  CRE
+1 moneymaker03The way the mods work on the off section doesn't really make much sense. CRE
+1 Came here to like this post because I do think it is ridiculously luck-based. The difference between landing nowhere and landing an OK offer is small. star32trick
+1 im incoming A1 in a software group, should i look to pivot to hardware? Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+1 If you still have the chance to go to a US semitarget (or even transfer to one after first year), please do so… speaking from experience. Intern in IB-M&A
+1 Ok intern. Good luck lol. Come back to this in a few months. I work here unlike you Associate 1 in IB-M&A
+1 roths >> ubs, they do some international mining coverage and bespoke rx/specialty mining stuff out of TO. Intern in PE - LBOs
+1 Equals, HEC appears a bit more selective now, LBS still draws great students and is trying to stop increasing their bloody class size so not much of a debate. goriecs
+1 Be careful on politics. I would if you can but tricky. Just learn as much as you can and get out or go to b-school.  VP in PE - LBOs
+1 James' BondAssociate 3 in PE - LBOs throwingawaytime
+1 Fenchurch is one of the top, continuum is decent in the MM - besides that all the big usual names Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+1 Everyone is different. Try to get as much information as you can while trying to figure out what's the best career move for yourself. NewIndustryHorizon
+1 Not a disservice at all.. Look up at/flgsif on instagram and you can see the placements for class of 2028. Pretty impressive for a “non target” Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+1 Hags28: Investment Analyst in HF - Other
+1 I think you are overstating luck here, but it is still the key driver of whether one strikes out vs. getting an offer. Prospect in IB - Gen
+1 Network, network, network. You'd be amazed at some of the GPA's that get offers. Tiakola_1
+1 Try to get it up to 3.6 you're so close - also be strategic about what courses you're taking (needs to be relevant but also don't necessarily need to do the hardest ones). BoutiqueAsc
+1 Hags28Ass to anal Poetry  CRE
+1 I personally wouldn't. I feel like distressed PE now, in terms of profitability, is much more cyclical, competitive, and timing-dependent than it used to be. Associate 1 in Consulting
+1 Feel you. FT sucks this year haven't been able to land anything lol Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+1 If you see any thread about Escp bachelor you'll see the same guy (boib_1) yelling cash cow and shamelessly promoting his own school rsm in the same breath.  Intern in HF - Other
+1 What I've seen in those types of deals is a GP that knows the promote is long gone, wants to sell and move on but the LP wants to hang on and gamble on a better climate in 27.  bigbob123
+1 It's fucking exhausting. I've interviewed for some larger banks and you get dinged because you didn't get the return and they think you were a shit intern even when that wasn't the case. Intern in IB - Cov
+1 Bro got his gf stolen by someone in S&T JaredVennettsQuant
+1 Just going to leave this here: Hags28
+1 Keep your network warm for fall drops, other than that nothing much Prospect in IB-M&A
+1 Think it's probably hard to generalize, but if it is an immediate start would assume they'd have a preference for wrapping up a hiring process sooner rather than later. Investment Analyst in HF - Other
+1 10/10 post. Good perspective. +SB Isaiah_53_5 💎🙌💎🙌💎
+1 I investd in search backed deal and he has a good point, assuming this is the type of entrepreneurship youre interested in (vs lets say VC backed entrepreneurship). subsdsa
+1 Got it, in your case (for PE and HF interviews), have they typically gotten back to you ASAP or normal for it to stall for 2+ weeks  notmadepublic
+1 Oh ok, I understand. Thanks for the response Prospect in IB-M&A
+1 Taxes are probably much lower in the LCOL state. Don’t forget, the incremental 13% or whatever is really like 25% when evaluated on the take home. Keeping 65% of your salary is 30% more than keeping 50%. local_finance_bro
+1 Typically things move quicker than 2+ weeks if they like you / you're getting prioritized. Investment Analyst in HF - Other
+1 Not great signs I guess, thanks for the input - I guess not even worth shooting a note to the interviewer or HR? notmadepublic
+1 Georgetown recruiting is fine if you join a finance club. One thing to look at with SFS is the BGA cross-program with the MSB. Cornell is a miserable school. Prospect in IB - Cov
+1 Late to responding here - I recruited out of PE 3 months back after spending large portion of my career there. ALLCATS