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Keeping in Touch/Maintaining Network for a Lateral Move
Hi All, I'm coming to the end of a 4yr school leaver program with my bank. I finish with various qualifications that leave me a bit more qualified than most grads on paper, though I lack any front office internships etc. I'm hoping to lateral to something in IBD (currently Markets ops.) once this...
6 Ways for Undergraduates to Jump-Start Their Careers
One of the thoughts that was always going through my head while in school was “What can I do more to be successful in the long-term than just go to class?” There are a lot of different ways to develop your career while still in school, and looking back here are six that I feel really helped me....
Contacts Template for Networking
Networking is one of the key factors in the success of most young professionals. Whether it is gaining valuable advice or getting a leg up in the hiring process, networking opens doors and unlocks knowledge that would otherwise be hard to find. best way to track networking contacts As you meet...
My FT Recruiting Process
I've been seeing a lot of posts about FT recruiting and networking, so I decided to share my FT recruiting experiences and offer some advice on the process. Background: Non-Target school SA at a MM firm Incoming 1st year at GS /MS/ JPM My Experience: Coming from a non-target school, I had to network...
Best way to keep track of networking
What do you guys use besides excel to keep track of your contacts? I'm heading to business school this fall and want to ramp up my networking efforts in an organized manner. I'm ideally looking for something that links to gmail and keeps track of conversations, follow-up reminders, etc. Was thinking...
Guide to building a successful career at ONE company: Internal Networking
I just came out of a networking experienced hire event at my company and thought it would be good to share some thoughts on internal networking (specifically for corporate finance , but industry in general). I haven't seen anything on this site about this and I guess it makes sense, being that this...
When do Senior Bankers Take Their Vacations?
Hi, So, for networking purposes, I was wondering when do most senior bankers take their vacations? I read around the forums, and it seems like August is a popular month, but is there a particular time during August (last week, maybe)? I'm looking to meet in person with people sometime from the end...
Networking in Salt Lake City?
How many folks on this forum are working in SLC? There's several major banks located downtown so I'd imagine at least a god few of you. Anyways, I saw some other threads of people organizing networking events at bars and clubs in NY , London, and other cities, so I'd figure I'd see if any would be...
Michigan Networking
After being a member on Wall Street Oasis for over a year, I have seen many happy hour/networking events that happen in multiple big city's. Unfortunately, being from the Ann Arbor area, there has not been any Happy Hour or Networking events. The reason for this forum was to see if there would be...
Introductions and solicitation of advice
Hey my name is Anthony and I'm pursuing pursuing a double major in finance and economics from Rutgers. I'm at the end of my sophomore year and have not been able to get an internship. I was wondering what the best course of action would now be, as well as insight into the best way to network.
[Networking] Secured a phone call with an MD...
This will be my first call/contact with anyone at that level. I've spoken to analysts before, but nothing higher ranking. I'd be a liar if I said I wasn't slightly nervous because I want to be 100% on my game. It was effortless to get to this point and I'm actually shocked that the MD (or anyone at...
How to meet consultants outside of school?
When you're in school, the best way to meet a lot of consultants quickly is through networking events and info sessions during OCR . What about after you're out of school? For someone a year out of school and having thoughts about consulting, is there a good way to meet current consultants other...
Connections in a different divison
I was wondering if you guys had any insight on whether having family connections in another division of a bank can be beneficial for landing summer internships. For example if I wanted to get an investment banking internship and knew an MD in S&T could they be of any help to advance my application...
Networking with someone you didn't get an offer from?
A few months ago I had a superday for a corporate banking position in NY . The day before there was a networking reception, where I got a bunch of folks' business cards, including the head of the corporate banking division (whose daughter also goes to my school). He didn't do any of the interviews,...
Career Relocation Variables
I was considering relocating but I need some pro's and con's to compare. If you have your own funds and are a partner in a financial advisory firm already. Can moving to cities like NYC, London or Boston, Chicago have any impact good or bad on your career progression and growth etc? Are you able to...
Undergrad Summer Recruiting Questions - Grades, Reaching Out and Standing Out
I was wondering how firms felt about excluding your CGPA on your resume when applying. I have a 3.2 - 3.3 (semi-target, Canada) and have been advised to exclude it from my resume during recruiting. I've been successful at landing summer internships by doing this, but not for front office finance...
How to turn a Networking Event into a Game
Several years ago I was working in the social media space and had to give tons of pitches to different PE , VC , and Angel groups. The content of the pitch was pretty much the same each time, however, after a while it was getting stale. The content itself was great, but after doing it over 100 times...
"Networking-proof" banks?
This may be a bit of small-sample-size, ignorant-college-student overgeneralization, but in my experience reaching out to alums (top target) at various banks, I've come across a wide array of approaches that banks take toward tracking and/or being proactive about networking with regards to...
Consistency is the Key
I have found over the years that people have a misconception about networking. Many people think that networking is a set event that you attend. Unfortunately, b-schools perpetuate this myth by holding...wait for it...networking events where the entire night is to mingle and meet people. These...
Different ways to say "how can I best position myself for an interview at your firm?"
I'm pretty sure people just started saying this because they read it on M&I, and your mileage may vary, but to me this phrase always seemed like an awkwardly vague part of business-speak. You might disagree, which is fine, but basically I can't get it out non-awkwardly over the phone or on...
International business Texan in NYC
Hello and greetings, I am a 2012 December international business graduate from Texas Tech University. I recently moved up to the NYC area about a year ago. I have spent most of my time working full-time (6-7) days a week at an upscale restaurant, and now a high-end jewelry store in the city. I have...
Create your Own Excuse
Over the last few weeks I have received a few messages from fellow Monkeys about networking and a recurring theme is a variation on, "How can I find an excuse to reach out to people I just met at a networking event?" My answer is: Create your OWN excuse! All of us are put in positions everyday that...
Best conference or event to attend
I'm a senior at a non-target in the South and our business school is trying to build relationships with companies in finance so they will begin recruiting from our school. The school is looking to send top performing students to conferences or events in order to network and form relationships with...
How should I start networking?
So PLEASE don't say "look around the forums." Everyone has their own story/circumstances, etc. So I'm getting an MSF this year, and previously, I was at a boiler room type shop for a few months, thats all the experience I got. Non-target major and heavy non-target school. I don't have many close...
Now you can download Wall Street’s favorite networking tool (for free)
I have not used this tool personally but would be interested in hearing from anyone that has found it more helpful than LinkedIn/other networking resources. At the very least, it seems like it could be another useful tool to make sure that you're up to date on a contact's business/industry....
NYU Stern Undergraduate Looking to Network
Hey everyone, I am an undergraduate at NYU Stern and am looking to meet new people in the city. If you are in the area and are interested in just chatting, please send me a private message. If you are not in the area but would still like to chat, feel free to send me a private message as well!...
Creepy Networking?
Here's the situation: You are an intern in NYC or London or other city, and would greatly benefit from networking. You are on the subway, or in line for coffee, or riding in the elevator. You notice the person next to you has an Evercore bby background, Blackstone bag, or KKR umbrella. Do you strike...
Ask Manager for Wall St Contacts
At the buy side company I'm interning right now, my manager has worked on Wall Street at several bulge bracket banks . I'm a rising junior and I want to pursue Investment Banking for my junior year summer internship . How do I have the conversation with my manager asking him for his connections? At...
M&A professional in the Toronto area? Come by for beer and appetizers (on us).
Come on by Fionn's to meet some M&A peers from Toronto and most importantly to enjoy some free drinks and appetizers. What: M&A Pub Night When: Thursday May 29th, from 6-9 Where: Fionn MacCool's on 181 University Ave.
Networking through Squash
Sup Fellas, To give yall a little background, I'm currently a rising junior at a semi-target with a 3.0 GPA (not that high I know). I'm also an avid squash player and will be a member of the club team this fall. How should I use my squash abilities to network? Every week I go to a local sports club...
German in US Grad School - Networking Opportunities wanted
Hi there, just quickly wanted to introduce myself. I am a 23 year-old German. I recently graduated from a private university in Germany with a bachelors in Management & Economics. I am currently publishing a research paper on asset pricing (and/or long-short strategy for hedge funds) using ff3...
Building Real Connections at Work
I have always struggled building relationships with my colleagues. I remembered the first time I got an internship before entering university, I felt lucky to be asked to lunch on my first day. The prospect of being an ostracized worker for lunch outings and general workplace gossips always place...
Monkeys In Minny - Coffee/Beer
Not sure how many of you monkeys are grinding it out in Minneapolis, but for those that are, congrats on making it through this shit storm of a winter. I'd be interested in getting to know some of you guys/girls, and would be down to grab a coffee or beer every now and then. If you're in the area...
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Continue Networking Post-SA Acceptance?
Hey WSO . So I was lucky enough to receive a summer analyst position in one of these sophomore programs that some investment banks offer. While I'm extremely grateful to be able to focus on academics the rest of the year, I wonder if I should still be going to school career fairs/company...
securing an internship with connections
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Worst Job Hunting Mistakes
It is the fall and interviews are here for some and coming for others. Though the same questions are asked and the same obstacles faced over again, it seems some never learn. It is never any one single thing that gets you the job you want, unless we are talking about the eternal present 800 pound...
Sending Networking Emails: From Work or Personal Address?
Pretty self explanatory question. I'm reaching out to a mixed bag of alumni and people further up the food chain in my specialty. I am torn between the officiality of sending these emails from my work address (not to mention the ability to template effectively)... and the safety/security of sending...
Chicago networking lunch?
Chicago guys, Any interest in starting a monthly lunch group during the week? I figure we all work pretty nearby and would benefit from getting to know other As and As around town. PM me or post below and we'll see if we can get something together.
how to tell if a contact is blowing you off
What're some typical signs that a contact is blowing you off? I've been sparingly corresponding with a CS PB and his responses tend to be short and barely address the issue The usual makeup of his responses: "Thanks for the follow-up" (answers a question or two) -End- I want to believe that he's...
Buying your way into a Target???
How effective is it giving money to a leading target school in regards to building ties with them? Or is it a complete waste of money? I mean like you intend to go there in the near future and wouldn't mind your kids going as well. How much it take build enough exposure to be easily accepted? Does...
Contacting a contact for updates
Hi, I have a contact in NYC . He's a high up lawyer in M&A in a corporate law firm and he has decided to help me. I sent him my resume about 3 weeks ago and had a telephone conversation with him, in which he asked me what I was looking for (IBD spring internship) in NYC (I live in London doing my...
Non-target: Difference in networking for Jr year internship and FT at BBs vs. fresh/soph internships at local/regional
What are the chances of somebody being selected to interview by just applying online for a BB SA or FT spot? It's obvious the networking that takes place to get freshman and soph yr internships, but how does it work on a grand scale in your critical years? it's really easy for me to cold call some...
Followup email question
I had a meeting 2 weeks ago with an analyst. At the end of the meeting he said he would look into his contacts and see if he could set me up with another meeting. It's been 2 weeks since then. Anyway I wanted to know how to follow up on that meeting and the inquiry so it doesn't sound too...
So What Just Happened?
Hey guys,
Creative networking ideas?
I've heard of some pretty crazy stories about some things people have done in order to network/ secure an IBD position. What are some of the more creative things you guys have heard of or done that ended up being successful? Personally, the craziest thing I've seen happen was an acquaintance who...
Networking when already with a bank
Hey guys, theoretical scenario: If you are already at a bank ( summer analyst ), how would you proceed with networking with people from other banks? Even though the hours are brutal, I imagine that you would have time to at least meet face to face during lunch/dinner hours or make a 20 min phone...
IB email response
About a week ago I got an email from a professor that said an alumni who now works at a MM bank in Philadelphia was looking for summer interns. I emailed the alumni the usual email basically saying "thank you for the opportunity etc." and attached my cover and resume. A week later (today) he...
Networking with a Hedge Fund
During my previous internship at a FoF (focused mostly on Hedge Funds) I met with a couple hedge fund managers to determine their viability as an investment for our clients. I obviously didn't do much talking, but I got to meet some interesting people and learn a couple things. During one meeting,...
Some advice needed - Math major about to finish 3rd year
hey all. I'm a math major just about to finish my third year this year and my gpa is pretty crap. Diagnosed with ADHD, dicked around a lot and didn't really realize how important marks were in finding a job, and I also had to hold several crappy jobs during school to pay for it. Anyway, that ship...
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