MBB Consulting (Bain/BCG) vs Investment Banking (Citi / Gugg)

MBB
76% (41 votes)
IB
24% (13 votes)
Total votes: 54

What is the Best or Legitimate Crypto Recovery Company

Optimistic Hacker Gaius
0% (0 votes)
Total votes: 0

What are the best days to reach out to bankers for informational coffee chats, either over LinkedIn or via cold emails?

Monday
20% (2 votes)
Tuesday
40% (4 votes)
Wednesday
20% (2 votes)
Thursday
20% (2 votes)
Friday
0% (0 votes)
Sunday
0% (0 votes)
Total votes: 10

Should I upload the optional cover letter

Yes, definitely
38% (3 votes)
Perhaps, only if you have something very insightful to say but otherwise no
38% (3 votes)
No, not going to make a difference realistically
25% (2 votes)
Total votes: 8

Which School?

GWU
11% (4 votes)
Hamilton
16% (6 votes)
Colgate
35% (13 votes)
Northeastern
22% (8 votes)
Lehigh
16% (6 votes)
Total votes: 37

What is the importance of Cryptocurrency Software Development for businesses today?

A) It helps in creating secure and scalable digital currencies and wallets
0% (0 votes)
B) It ensures smooth transactions and user trust
0% (0 votes)
C) It allows smart contract integration and custom solutions
0% (0 votes)
D) All of the above
100% (1 vote)
Total votes: 1

Getting a spring week

Yes
36% (4 votes)
No
64% (7 votes)
Total votes: 11

Which to pick

WF
50% (228 votes)
JEFF
50% (228 votes)
Total votes: 456

Do you invest in small brokers?

yes
50% (1 vote)
No
50% (1 vote)
Total votes: 2

Given my situation, is it smart to try and land referrals?

Yes (with both analysts and associates)
23% (3 votes)
Yes (analysts only)
0% (0 votes)
Yes (associates only)
8% (1 vote)
No
54% (7 votes)
Other
15% (2 votes)
Total votes: 13

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