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How do you stay positive at work?
How do you stay positive at work when you're tired, disengaged and unmotivated? In my early performance reviews, everyone commented that I had a great attitude, but I feel the resentment building, despite reminding myself that I'm getting paid a lot and I'm lucky to have a job that opens doors. Does...
I have no offer right now, am I screwed?
Hey guys, so I'm currently a senior at a target school. This is my last semester and I still don't have any offers. All the banks seem to be done recruiting and I'm starting to freak out. I have pretty strong IB experience for the past 3 summers despite a low GPA, but didn't pull an offer at the MM...
CS versus Haas at UC Berkeley?
I'll be attending UC Berkeley in the fall and was wondering how majoring in business administration at Haas versus computer science would impact my ability to get a job in investment banking. I'm pretty interested in both and would ideally like to double major, but if that's not possible, I'd like...
APAC IBD - General Questions (Currently at BB)
Currently at a BB doing IBD (associate). Enjoying my time, team and bank, but for personal reasons, could be interested in moving to APAC. My understanding of APAC is that banking is limited to Hong Kong and Singapore. Since I don’t read or write Chinese, I’m likely at a disadvantage in Hong...
what are the strong groups of BAML in Asia?
Hi all, I am lucky enough to receive multiple offers from some BBs in APAC. Now I probably will choose BAMl over other offers that I have. I was wondering if anyone knows the strong groups of BAML in APAC? I've heard their fig is pretty dope there, but I am not sure if I wanna do fig .
Sun Life AM Rotation
Does anyone know anything about the Sun Life Financial Asset Management Rotational program? What should be expected for salary and bonus? Will this give good exit opportunities?
IBD Associate Bank/Group Selection
At the Associate level, how much does bank brand actually matter? It seems people still gun for MS/ GS for the brand and "exit opps" still, but I don't see how they are really any different than MM or RBC /WFC etc. at the Associate level, since the vast majority exit to corp anyways. Some questions...
Macquarie IBD Superday - 11/18
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Deutsche Bank NY IBD Superday 11/18
I had an IBD superday on Friday 11/18 at DB NY , and am wondering if they have gotten back to people yet. Has anyone heard anything yet/gotten an offer?
Story time: My horrible BB Analyst interview experience
What's up folks- I recently became a poster here from a lurker dating back a year ago. I really wanted to share this with you guys to get your thoughts. Forgive me for the length, but writing this all out actually felt really good and I think it will really help paint the picture. Recently, I had an...
Is there a significant PE recruiting drop-off when you're at a MM?
I don't think this topic has been brought up much, I'm definitely curious to hear what others think.
Citigroup SuperDay Chicago 11/02
Anyone hear back from Citi IBD superday today yet in Chicago? They had a couple schools down so maybe someone can let us all know
What jobs do I have a shot at?
I am a senior at an extreme non-target school finance major with a 3.2 cumulative GPA and 3.7 finance gpa. I have a couple years of PWM experience. My goal is to end up in S&T or AM but am willing to look elsewhere. Am I screwed with these stats? With FT recruiting at the banks coming to a close,...
Too Bold or Not Bold Enough?
A few weeks ago I reached out to an alumni about a real estate investment analyst position (boutique/MM). She was very helpful and spent a lot of time talking to me and giving advice. After that, she personally reviewed my resume, and sent it to the recruiter for the firm. In her email she said I...
Bates/Colby College - IBD / Top Internships
How are Bates/Colby College viewed on the Street? I have a choice of either pursuing a Math/Econ Double major, an Econ Major, or doing the 3-2 Engineering program with Columbia (in which I would major in Financial Engineering). However, the courseload is completely brutal for the Columbia program;...
Young People of WSO: What is with this fascination towards IB?
I'm a lot older than most of you guys and while I never worked in FO IB or desired to do so, I don't understand the obsession of getting into IB . I genuinely believe this behavior is putting too much pressure on yourself and it DEFINITELY will show during an interview. Any banker hearing how you...
"More Revs"
Hey chimps. Just wanted to share my experience from earlier today. Wondering if others find themselves in the same position? “You’re good, but you just need more revs, and that’s our fault. We need to get you more revs before you can be an associate”, says the VP in his feeble attempt to get...
What is the best way to pack a suit in a carry-on bag?
I'm admittedly a noob to traveling long flights but I was wondering how do you guys pack your suit in a carry-on if you have an event/interview/etc. at a firm the next day after your flight? I wouldn't mind wearing the suit during the flight but I wouldn't want to sweat too much in the suit if it...
IBD vs PE - Long-term / Let the war begin
I've read a few posts on PE and found that it mainly involves searching for capital for new funds. There is also a considerable amount of time spent doing actual things related to the operations of the businesses and managing those businesses. On the other hand, banking involves real-time market...
Would you rather transfer to a target or go to a MIT/Princeton MSF Program?
Curious to hear what you guys think. Speaking objectively, I think MSF programs have been somewhat devalued on this forum due to how new most programs are. MSF can be a cheaper route and seems as though that they are much more involved with getting someone their targeted job. Also appears that their...
Suntust Robinson Humphrey Energy Group
Does anyone know anything about SunTrust's Energy Practice in Houston. Would appreciate any input anyone could provide.
Can anyone speak to real-estate (asset-level) IBD experience?
I've read most of the threads on WSO on this but couldn't find very comprehensive information, from what I understand, real-estate IBD is a controversial title and can refer to two separate types of banking 1) advisory for REITs , developers and the likes on a company level; 2) selling individual...
EY FSO Advisory to FIG???
Just got an offer for EY's FSO advisory group, but I am not that interested in it. I would much rather work in a MMB's financial institutions group. Does anyone have any insight/advice or perspective on how easy/difficult it would be to switch after a year?
How common is employee manipulation in different sub sectors?
Not sure exactly how to phrase this question, so I think it may be best to start with a bit of my story. I have no college degree and I worked in a lower mid-tier PWM firm with a recognizable name as a trainee FA. At this firm from the branch manager level on down to the senior FA/broker I worked...
How transferable are Credit Research Skills to IBD?
So after spending two years as as commercial credit analyst at a small regional bank I was hired as an Analyst for the oil and gas sector for one of the big three credit rating agencies. Just out of curiosity I started surfing linked-in today after my first day at the office and I've seen quite a...
Average financial aid for top msf
I am looking to apply to vandy and nova for my msf and wanted to know what to expect for financial aid if any especially for vandy. What can I expect?
Tear my resume apart for FT Analyst Recruiting, IBD
I'm starting to reach out to people for FT recruiting and was looking for some feedback on my resume. I'm applying for IBD at boutiques and BB . I worked as an intern throughout the year on a 6 month internship rotation at a boutique through June so I did not have a traditional summer analyst gig. I...
Pre-Investment Banking Internship: Calling all freshmen and sophomores
January has arrived bringing a new year, new semester, and the pre-IB internship dash. IB recruiting has gotten really competitive. At the top-tier BB IB I worked at as an analyst we filled all our SA spots with candidates who had previous finance experience. Talk to anyone at a BB IB and they’ll...
Buyside Equity Research Internship for an Insurance Company to IBD?
Can an intern experience in the investment management arm of an insurance company help when recruiting for banking internships?
Rosenbaum CDs... Worth it?
Bought the workbook, textbook, and notecards already. Have searched around to see if I could get the models here but haven't found anything. Thought it'd be worth asking WSO before buying the CDs. Really don't want to if there is something similar out there for free?
How do you CRUSH your interviews?
Mod Note (Andy) - We're reposting the top discussions from 2015, this one ranks #10 and was originally posted 10/4/2015. In 2007 I made my hardest career transition. After leaving Goldman Sachs and taking eighteen months off work, I decided to head back to Wall Street. As if having a big hole in my...
SA Midpont - Reality vs Expectations
Curious to know how other summer intern's are feeling about their summer living up to expectations as most are about halfway through the summer internship . I'm at a BB and the beginning was exciting; training was useful, we were all highly encouraged to speak up, participate, offer feedback,...
Advice From an Advisor to Senior Wall Streeters
Mod Note (Andy) - We're reposting the top discussions from 2015, this one ranks #22 and was originally posted 9/20/2015. I'm so impressed by the thoughtfulness of the WSO community and I wanted to start contributing ideas that I think will be of great value to the community.I've worked on Wall...
Thoughts on Vault Guides???
I have the WSO guides and was looking into buying either Rosenbaum or vault books on IB . I noticed that the books from vault are often 10+ years old. Are they still relevant? Thanks.
Breaking into Banking is NOT Like Applying to College
Mod Note (Andy): #TBT Throwback Thursday - this was originally posted on 1/14/13. To see all of our top content from the past, click here. I have seen a ton threads like "Chance Me", "Can I get a job at GS with these credentials", and a ton of retarded stuff in the main SA thread. Listen, getting an...
M7 MBA Candidate Resume Advice
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Is it appropriate to ask for an earlier start date?
A few weeks ago I finalized my paperwork (background check, tax forms etc.) for my IBD start date in July. I graduate this December and due to personal reasons (loans, apartment & expenses) I'm looking to start early. On my contract it clearly indicates a July start date. Would it be appropriate to...
How to type 60-70+ Words Per Minute
Currently type in the 46-49 WPM range (not terrible) but would really like to get more efficient and get to around the low 60s or 70s. Do you guys have any tips or any tutorials you used on how to get to this range? I would expect that analysts are pretty quick.
Can I actually do it?... Genuine Insight and Perspective needed
Fellow monkeys, I believe most people on this forum are filled with endless ambition to succeed and make it big (bearing in mind that "making it big means different things to different people) I am starting my full time IBD analyst gig in London in a couple weeks (think GS , MS, BAML , JPM)....
Will the next Banking Purge be in 2016-2017?
I've been noticing that a lot of the banks have been mentioned in the press for their plans to cut jobs in several different FO groups. Will there be another bear market and banking purge akin to 2008 soon?
Now What: Harvard or Wharton?
Oh my goodness, I'm so sorry for posting about deciding on where to go for college, but....I was admitted off the Harvard waitlist with the condition that I can attend for the class of 2021 (i.e., I'd have to take a gap year). I had already been planning on going to Wharton for the class of 2020...
Valuations Comp in DC and NYC area
Hey everyone, I was wondering a good compensation is for entry level valuations position at a boutique valuations firm in DC area? What about NYC area? Which valuations firm pays the most: Duff & Phelps, SRR, or Big 4? What are some exit opps for this career path? Is the Comp and Hours usually Base:...
When Does 2016 FT Recruiting Start? MM Banks?
The title says it all, when does recruiting for full time IB start? I'm asking specifically for MM banks and maybe well known boutiques (not EBs). I'm a non target student and do not have access to OCR . Are non-targets interviewed at later dates from the OCR kids? If anyone has any insight on when...
<1 year Analyst deal skills
Does anyone know about situations where a less experienced analyst lands a PE /corp dev/Associate role? For example,
INSEAD MBA for IBD
Dear Monkeys, Do you think that INSEAD MBA is good enough for IBD in London these days assuming limited finance experience before the program? I am talking about the January intake which allows for a summer internship. How big is the difference compare with an MBA from London Business School? Thank...
RE: Investment Banker's Remorse
I've noticed over the past couple of weeks there have been a lot of comments and threads relating to people and their dissatisfaction with banking. I'm curious to hear more about what led those of you to feel this way? Also, what led you to not look for something else after you (I'm assuming) didn't...
Goldman Sachs Asian Diversity Events
Of course they won't pay for travel for the master race. We are proud to celebrate Asian Pacific Heritage Month at Goldman Sachs! Please join us for an exclusive evening with senior professionals from our firmwide Asian Professionals Network as they share their growing impact within the firm and...
URGENT ADVICE - Soph MM IBD unpaid internship NYC vs. Paid F100 Internship Boston
WSO , I'm at a pivotal point in my life where I need to make decisions in order to set myself up for BB IBD fall recruitment. I am interested in either a top BB (GS, JPM , MS), or an EB (Laz, HL , EC, Centerview). I was at a non-target, but I have recently put down my deposit to transfer to a target...
Social Life as Analyst?
I interned over the summer with a BB coverage group that had an awful culture. There was no sentiment of being friends outside of work or really even spending any time together after work. There were no group dinners or drinks and people pretty much came in did their work and left without making an...
Is a MSF the right choice for me?
So my background is this. I go to a complete non target and due to life events have a low 3.2 gpa. I have 3 years of RIA wealth management experience and my Series 7 . I have dreams of either IBD or S&T . Would it make sense for me to rock out a msf with a good gpa? If so what GMAT would I need to...
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