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Please take a look at my resume
Hi everyone. I am an accounting major at a non target located in NYC looking to get into investment banking. I figured my best bet would be MM or boutique. Please give me some pointers about my resume and let me know if you think it is strong enough to reach my goal. Thanks for your help....
Young entrepreneur, how to make my experience more fancy?
(The image here is better: http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8427/7647925662_00a…) I'm a B.S. student in USC Marshall and took one year off from school to work in a startup founded by a close friend of mine. Till now I have over 21 months of full-time working experience (including in summers) and 9...
How To Show This On Your Resume?
I have gone through several websites of investment banks to look at the skills they look for in an investment banking resume . I came across a few criteria that I am not sure how to show on a resume (or even give an example of if asked). 1. Maintain high professional and ethical standards 2. Ability...
I-Banking resume format for non-bank-related positions?
Would the i-banking resume format that everyone seems to use here be suitable for positions outside of the banking industry? For example, accounting, consulting, MIS, etc.. I'm currently enrolled in a university in Western Canada, and was wondering if I should format my resume as such for various...
Very unique job situation, need good resume advice!
Hello, I need a good advice regarding the organization of my resume because my job situation is quite unique. I went to business school, so I know how to properly write a resume, however, I am stuck here. I am hoping someone can help me to organize it better. Okay, so:
Is this resume with decorative border and photo acceptable?
I think it adds something but let me know. Just kidding. But seriously I got SB's locked and loaded for helpful comments. http://www.razume.com/documents/26202
Rip my Resume apart - Graduating next year
Please TEAR my resume apart, tell me ANYTHING I can do to make it better Graduating next year, I am looking to get into BB ER / AM , or big AM shops like Fidelity . Note: my latest internship experience hasn't started, just including it in to get a feel of how my resume will look like during...
Resume for NYC Research
Just moved to the East Coast following my graduation and I'm trying to break into an entry level role in NYC . I've kept it somewhat broad because I've been applying for both IBD and ER roles. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. http://www.razume.com/documents/25896 Couple things in particular:...
Need advice (self empoyed/lack of work experience)
Recent college graduate from solid state university with a finance BBA. Been applying for some jobs, but need a little help with a tricky situation. I played online poker as my sole source of income from the time I graduated high school until it got shut down in april 2011, so my work experience is...
Leaving out latest GPA?
What's up guys. So basically, I had really bad personal issues to deal with my first semester of junior year. I dealt with them really well, refusing to let them mess me up, and ended up with a 3.64 overall GPA. My second semester, however, I just gave in and was in a really bad place, and this was...
Resume Critique Appreciated - Canadian Co-op MBA
My apologies, but I couldn't get Razume to work (it just kept looping on the "Converting" screen) so I had to upload as an image file. http://i.imgur.com/YMjz9.png [Edit: Link to updated resume further down the thread] I'm at a Canadian Co-op MBA school and just completed my first work term in...
Resume Help Needed--MBB
I'm looking to transition into consulting from government service. Here is my resume as it stands now. I'm looking for any/all feedback. Ideally, I'm hoping to compete for a position at McKinsey or BCG in their Public Sector practices. http://www.razume.com/documents/25485
Noting Dual Citizenship in Resume
If I have EU+US citizenship should I note that on my resume somewhere? If so, where? Will it help me or hurt me to have it on my resume? Or will it be not important at all? Just curious. Thanks! Dual Citizenship on Resume There are generally two opinions on listing dual citizenship on a resume. One,...
First resume review... bombs awaaayyy !!
Could you please review my resume ? I dont mind criticism as long as its constructive. I'm aiming at either consulting or commodities trading . http://www.razume.com/documents/24862
What to put on your resume
Wall Street as it once was is coming to an end. Ibanking, Asset Management , and trading are not going to be a lucrative as they once were. BIS permitted 30 to 1 leverage and now they're changing it to 10 to 1. I was going to say the game is over, buit instead I will say that the game is SLOWER.
Freshman Resume at a Canadian School
Hey guys, It's my first try at a resume critique on WSO . I just used and modified the M&I format. I'm not using it for the summer but it'll be good to know what are the main faults etc. Thanks and I apologize if its too blurry. http://www.razume.com/documents/24572
Creating resume for someone entering the work force whose only experience is being signed to a major label for 9 years.
I am currently active in the music business community and a now former client of mine asked me for an answer of how to create a resume for the general workforce(retail, food industry, etc) when his only work experience in the past 10 years has been a successful career in his band who was signed to a...
Summary - 3 sentence intro. with a bang - yes/no?
Hey guys, Wanted to get your opinion on the following: Have heard quite a few negative reviews about a "summary" section. What do you think of including a more personal 3 sentence summary section that gives a personality flavor and a kind of interesting introduction? Of course it will be relevant...
Resume Critique for an APD candidate
Hi everyone, I have been learning a lot from in forum for some time now, and would like to ask for some advice on my resume. I am an APD candidate with extensive research experience (>10 years) in university and now trying to transition into finance- or consulting-related jobs. At >30 years old, I...
Failed 3 times before I knew what I wanted to do, advice?
I have a poor academic history where I have straight Fs and Cs, where my cumulative GPA was 0.7 and 1.7. I have 3 required to withdraws on my transcript from two difference institutions. Anyway, I figured out what I wanted to do and am highly motivated. I got into the University of Alberta with a...
engineering undergrad breaking into trading resume help
I'm looking for a full time gig as I'll be graduating in the spring with a B.S. in civil engineering and minor in business administration. I'm looking for some help with changing my resume from an engineering focus to a trading focus . I have a solid background in engineering (3.7 gpa, three 6 month...
Summer Internship late Application ! HELP !!
Help ! I am an undergraduate in Engineering, and I just realized this week end that I want to do a summer internship in Invstment Banking this summer, but I am really new at this ! So I have a few basic questions ! Please help, I have a 4.0 GPA, I understand basic finance, and I am very optmistic !...
SA non-target resume help needed
Any help would be appreciated. Razume was slow, so I uploaded an image. Below is a direct link: http://img802.imageshack.us/img802/2203/resumec.p…
Non-target with no relevant experience
Hey guys, long time reader here. I'm in my senior year of undergrad looking for an internship in finance. I have tried to look for internships, but have not experienced success. I will probably stay back a year to complete an econ major. What do you guys think? I'm looking for an internship in ER or...
No experience, Entry Level, Resume Critique
I recently graduated college and I'm trying to fine tune my resume. I'm seeking a entry level finance position such as: financial analyst, trader, or financial adviser. Any help would be appreciated - Thanks! Resume draft 1
Please brutalize my resume
Hi everyone. I'm applying for S&T (mostly sales) and IB summer internship . Please help me with my resume. I'd really appreciate any comment you have. Thank you.
Violence Towards Your Resume
Over the past few weeks, as recruiting season roles around, many of you monkeys are asking for some resume advice. Yet, I've noticed many of the threads use specific catch phrases such as "murder my resume" or "destroy my resume". Why the use of violent terms when talking about your resume? Anyone...
Chances of admittance
I am looking for BRUTALLY HONEST feedback on my chances to gain admittance to a top 10 MBA program (Preferably M7) and get into a buldge braket associate role afterwards. Ideally I would like to start the MBA in Fall 2013, working at my current company until then, which would give me 3 years pre-MBA...
Take this resume to poundtown...
So I am a rising senior at a non-target (still a decent school though). I've been trying to network and have some phone chats set up. With my low GPA (3.3 from a non-target) I realize without networking I probably won't make it through screening. But my experience is OK I just don't know if I have...
Swedish student aiming for London/Singapore/NYC
Would love to receive any criticism regarding my resume. Swedes are usually "mediocre" in their description of themselves and/or their activities. In banking this seems to be kind of contra productive. Grades are only pass / pass with distinction and really doesn't tell you much about the candidate....
Critique My Resume Please!!
Desperate to find a Finance Job, even at FINRA. Please critique my resume. Trader Daily Anyroad, US▪ Any city USA ▪ ________________________________________ AWARD WINNING FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING PROFESSIONAL A highly experienced and results-oriented Finance and Accounting professional with Law...
Sophomore Resume, Seeking Advice & Insight
Hello all, I'm currently a student looking to break into banking. I've been reading up on m&I on my spare time and talking to the forum members. One of them suggested that I put this resume for forum review. I would appreciate any and all insight/constructive criticism on how I can improve. Please...
Help me understand those terms
Hello, I have been reading this forum for the past two months and I decided to join 1 day ago. I am applying for a summer internship with BNP Paribas and I am stuck with the following terms: 1) Degree Course 2) Expected/Obtained Degree Result Would you folks mind explaining what they mean? Thanks,...
Resume - Summer Analyst Application
College Junior majoring in Finance and Information Systems. Could finish in the standard 4 years or delay until 5 with a 6-month financial analyst internship. Any and all critique is welcome. Do I have enough experience to be considered for BB , MM , Boutique?......
"Objective" on resume: yes or no ?
Do you guys think it is better to have an objective sentence in a resume, or not ? I noticed that in the examples shown on most professional resume review websites, the first thing they do on the "improved" version, is to remove the objective completely. Thx !
job application feedback
I'm working towards switching careers from biomedical research to equity research and feel a little lost. The lack of feedback throughout the application process is frustrating but understandable given how many people apply for the same jobs. Does anybody have any advice on how to learn from and...
Resume needs and wants feedbacks ... thank you
Hi. I'm a Junior who's planning to graduate one year earlier and launch my career in banking industry. My goal is to work in operations, business sector or management area in the bank. IB is not my choice. So would you please give me some critical comments that can improve my resume and my...
RESUME critical comments wanted! thank you
I'm a junior, planning to graduate one year earlier. I really want to get a job in bank but not in investment banking, because it is very high-reach demanding area for me. Probably in operations or management section in Asia region. Please give me some critical comments anything that can improve the...
Resume Review for Summer SA Hopeful
http://www.razume.com/documents/16511 Hey guys, Any feedback would be appreciated! As background, I go to a target (sophomore) and I am hoping for a summer internship at a BB either in NY or in Asia. Thanks!
Rising senior IBD FT
http://www.razume.com/documents/16432 Ideally would want to return to my SA firm (great culture, lots of deals) but their conversion rate has been historically low and result won't be out till late September....just in case I need to get into the brutal fall recruiting... I know my GPA is below the...
Rising Junior IB BB Hopeful
http://www.razume.com/documents/15702 any comments would be appreciated is no SAT really a big deal? i snuck into stern with a 1330/1600, not worthy right?
PLEASE HELP ME TO IMPROVE MY RESUME.
****** OBJECTIVE Entry-level position utilizing training and skills in financial research , strategic planning, investing, and financial analysis. HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS • Computer skills: Microsoft Certified Application Specialist, Excel 2007, MS Access, MS PowerPoint, MS word, MS Outlook,...
how do i get recruiters to realize...
...that I have a 14 inch wang? I've tried putting it in different places on my resume, but I don't want to come off as too cocky to the recruiters or human resources ladies. I used to put it next to my phone number, but all of the human resources ladies would end up stealing my resume and calling me...
Anyone need resume critic?
Hello Everyone, I've done very well in terms of landing interviews this year (Practically every OCR that I applied for) and a total of 15ish first round interviews. I recently landed a S&T SA at a BB so now that I have more free time on my hands and less stress, I'll be more than happy to help look...
Campus resume drop/ online app - which one will they read?
It's confusing because some companies like Citi and JP Morgan have only recently started to open their OCR at my school, while I applied to those companies through their careers websites really a long time ago. And my resume has changed a lot since then. Does anyone know which resume/application...
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