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Student Networking Via Instant Bloomberg?
Currently a student in a university program with access to terminals, and will have access for roughly another two years. How common (or uncommon) is it to network via terminals? Is using this comm. channel as opposed to LinkedIn and email appropriate, and would it have any measurable effect? Any...
Searching for Guidance Ahead of Junior Year Recruitment
Hi there, I am a current sophomore at a non-target school (Ga Tech) majoring in Finance hoping to break into IB for the summer following my Junior year. I have a 4.0 and recently accepted a position at a F500 company, and while it's unfortunately not a Finance or Accounting position it is related to...
Resources for students to learn that help with getting into IB
Hi everyone, I wanted to hear what everyone personally used while they were in college to learn more about investment banking and finance outside of just normal classes, and I don't mean just job advice but actual conceptual knowledge about finance. I am interested in IB/Venture Capital for...
How does a student from a non-target school break in?
I'm a first year student from McMaster University and I know that McMaster is not a target school at all for IB. But any advice for breaking in would help, thank you.
Current Sophomore trying to understand more
Hi everyone, I am currently a sophomore at a non-target who had is looking for more clarification on accounting principles before I start my first-round interviews. Before I get called an idiot, I want to explain my past experience, I had a finance-related internship this summer, part of my school's...
Job Ideas in Finance For a Student
Hi, I am a Junior at the University of Florida and I'm starting to apply to internships for the summer of 2021. I am very lost when it comes to what career path I should take in the world of finance. I have completed multiple private wealth management internships and I'd have enjoyed them but don't...
New to Forum and Investment Banking in General, what should college students like me do now to get ready for Investment Banking?
Hey everyone, I'm a freshman Finance Major at small but respectable private school in Georgia. I found this forum after talking to someone who claimed to be a VP at Morgan Stanley. While talking to him I realized I really know so much less than I thought about my prospective career, portfolio...
Should I do ER or IB? (student advice)
So I'm not really sure how I should be asking for an industry suggestion since I'm a student, but I've done a fair amount of research on both ER and IB, but I'm not quite sure how I'd fit in so I'd like to hear from people in the industry where they think I belong since you have a fair amount of...
Recruiting for finance... with an industry-binding scholarship
Help me please! I received two internship offers for the summer going into my senior year - one from a middle market / bulge bank in investment banking, and another in a very brand-name private equity firm. I'm in a good spot in terms of my offers, but I won't name them because I don't want to be...
Big 4 Internship to Management Consulting
Going into my junior year at a non-target, I was curious what the best department to intern with at a big 4 that can help lead to moving to strategy or management consulting roles. This is largely in the case that I do not get any internships at any MBB or boutique strategy firm. Pivoting from an...
Making a career in trading
Hello everyone, My name is David, I'm 20 years old and from the Netherlands. I've always wanted to make a career in trading, I've been studying it from a young age (mainly TA even though I am becoming more aware that TA isn't actually used as much professionally). I'm in my second year of my...
2nd Coffee Chat with people you didn't really "click" with initially?
I've been on a networking spree lately haven spoken to a number of bankers. I'm to the point where I want to follow up. I've had a few bankers that I've spoken to who I didn't really "click" with, in the sense that they didn't really seem like they wanted to talk to me - dry answers, seemed...
Review My Resume Please
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Shifting from central banking to investment banking? Possible?
Does anyone know if it is possible to move from central banking into investment banking in the UK? I've been thinking about making the switch in some time and would like to know if my experience in Markets Analysis Division in a central bank would be useful for making the switch?
Suggested College Path Help for a High Schooler
Hi fellow primates! I've recently been introduced to the world of finance through multiple mediums of exposure! Like any other high schooler before, I wanted to be a professional athlete, but then I realized that I'm a scrawny 5'10" Asian, and while I may be decent, I don't want to be one...
Suggested College Path Help
Hi fellow primates! I've recently been introduced to the world of finance through multiple mediums of exposure! Like any other high schooler before, I wanted to be a professional athlete, but then I realized that I'm a scrawny 5'10" Asian, and while I may be decent, I don't want to be one...
Will pay for exec summary for real estate fund . Need quick package made asap.
I need a 2 or 3 page executive summary with basic facts and statistics/summary information made for my real estate fund. Please email me other presentations/packages you have made at [email protected].
Sophomore: Architecture to Real Estate
Hey guys :) I'm a rising sophomore getting a bachelors of architecture degree. I'm looking to possibly go into Real Estate, particularly development and other sectors that are more on the buildy/architecty side rather than the finance side. I have a few questions: 1. What are key experiences/skills...
21, Studying Finance, can't seem to choose between AM and M&A
Hello everyone. I'm 21, following a master degree in finance in a pretty good business school in France. I'm also a CFA level 1 candidate, since my school has a partnership with the CFA institute, I thought it would be good to leave the school with CFA level II(if everything goes well) I'll also...
Entry & Qualities to Investment Banking
Hi, I've been a member here for a few months, just casually reading through various content. Luckily enough, I received an internship in London this summer (I'm still uncertain as to how that happened), but I'm starting to doubt some of my abilities. I have been trading for several years, and been...
A bird in the hand? (deciding on MM FT S&T offer)
Hey guys, rising senior at a target looking for some advice. I was fortunate enough to receive a FT offer from my internship this summer. It is at a MM bank and the offer is for S & T, which is the field I definitely want to go into. The people and experiences were great (wouldn't mind working there...
Oil price Rise, future of IB
Wanted to get some thoughts from you energy bankers out there.... With oil on the rise at around $70/barrel, and with Saudi wanting to push for something close to $100/barrel (might only be short term for their Saudi Aramco IPO), what do you think that holds for the future of IB? Do you think we'll...
What MSFs am I a target for?
I have close to a 3.0 gpa as an Electrical Engineering major from Rutgers University (big ten state school). I got a 2300 on my SATs so I think I can pull a 650 - 700 GMAT. I really want to get into investment banking. What masters in finance are a target for me? Also do i need an MSF to break into...
Canadian Applicant Converted GPA vs % Average - 3.35 GPA but 80% average
Hey guys, first time I've posted on WSO but have been reading for years now and hopefully you guys can help me out. Currently, I'm a rising senior at an undergrad b-school in Canada and am looking to apply for FT i-banking in the U.S. One of the biggest challenges is that I basically ruined my GPA...
Summer internship choices to achieve Target Master program (Europe)
Dear WSO visitors, I have recently come into a spot where I have to make a tough decision. Allow me to describe my situation: I am currently a 20-year-old Bachelor student in the Netherlands. I go to a non-target university without any prospect of BB IB or MM PE . I am finishing my 6 month...
Do I have a chance?
I am in need of some wisdom here. I am 24 years old and I have an associates degree in criminal justice from community college and was a Deputy Sheriff for a year. I decided that law enforcement isn't for me, and I also wanted to get my bachelors degree, so I resigned from being a Sheriff and...
High School Internship in IB or HF (please give feedback on my credentials)
Hey all, Before any of you guys dismiss me as a 16 y/o that wants a job on "Wall Street" (i dislike when people use the cliche "I wanna work on wall street", so annoying), I've provided some credentials below and my rationale for choosing this career. Please take 2 mins out of your time to read this...
What makes Ivey HBA better than other undergraduate commerce schools in Canada?
If you are an Ivey HBA alumnus, it would be great if I could shoot you some short PMs. Anyways, I was wondering why Ivey's HBA is considered the best for finance. It's sort of like the "wharton" of Canada. Ivey undergrads seem to get a lot of good placements into IB and PE positions but WHY? Is it...
What non-Bulge Bracket sales & trading internships/opportunities should students be aware of?
Title mostly says it all. What are ALL the good opportunities out there--Bulge Bracket be damned? Correct me if I'm wrong, but it's my perception that nowadays, if you're less-than-nearly-perfect as a 21-year-old candidate for summer analyst positions, you have little-to-no shot at nabbing a BB s&t...
Low GPA, junior summer internship? Help??
I'm a female rising junior at NYU CAS studying economics. I have a 3.03 GPA and I want to recruit in the coming fall, however, I worry that I won't be taken seriously by any of the firms that recruit at my campus. I'm not sure which career path attracts me right now, to be honest I'm very confused...
2 diffrent 4 week internships?
Hi, Currently on break after finishing my second year of engineering and had an internship question. I currently have an intehsnip offer for 4 weeks at Credit Suisse and another one at a local PE firm. My question is whether i should take the credit suisse for 4 weeks and also do the PE after that...
Research Question (PLEASE HELP)
Hello There, I'm a college student doing a research paper on Investment Banking and also because that's the career I want to go in for. My research paper is about gender inequality in the investment baking world. I have some question I would like to ask, Men and Women are welcome to answer. It would...
Strategy Help to get into S&O Consulting After Undergrad from Non-Target University
Hello everyone, My name is Steven, and I am currently a 19 year old sophomore attending a fairly typical state university in Oregon. I am just looking for help and advice on how to break into the world of management consulting out of undergrad. After participating in consulting style work (building...
An Expressive Introduction
Hello Monkeys, I want to use this introduction to truly express my aspirations and background without the fear of coming off as unprofessional in a CV or Interview. I was born in Cuba in the beggining of what is called the "special period." During this time all aid from the soviet union stopped for...
Student in college here looking for wisdom, help, and advice.
Hi there, I'm new to this site; however, I've heard a great deal of praise about it. I'll cut to the chase - I'm a student at a Top 10 college in the United States with a poor GPA (2.7-3.0 range), a prestigious (Sounds pretentious, but alas) position on my university's student government, and am...
Hello everyone, happy to join the forum!
hello, I wanted to take this as an opportunity to introduce myself to the forum. For a couple months I have been interested in a career in finance and have been reading these forums as a lurker. I am currently a second semester sophomore finance major at a medium sized state university in...
Path to IB is falling short....
I am currently a senior at a semi target in NYC . Due to personal physical issues my GPA fell to a 1.9 (2.0 rounding). I did two finance internships one in a small investment management firm and one as a financial advisor for a small business owner. Besides that I have other leadership experiences...
Ultra Liberal Columbia Student goes Bat Shit Crazy in School Newspaper Article
A buddy of mine that goes to Columbia sent me this article. Thought some of you guys either might get a good laugh or have something insightful to say. http://columbiaspectator.com/opinion/2014/12/11/if-you-go-orgo-night-yo…
New, I think I am grasping at straws here.
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What to do with my degree...
Hello All, I am currently a student in the MAcc program at a Big Ten School. I am also going to receive my BS in Finance. I already know that I have a job offer from PwC at my disposal if I so wish to pursue a career in the Big 4 post graduation. However my only gripe is that I feel that working at...
For the Distressed Non-Target Monkeys
I've been skulking around WSO for a while but I haven't posted anything. I've seen some distressed non-target students out there so I thought I'd share some words of encouragement. I'm finishing up my second year at a small, private non-target in the Virginia/DC area. For those of you who didn't...
Good US MsF Programs for Breaking In in Canada?
Graduating from a non-target in the US this summer or next fall, finance major, no relevant experience, got interested in the industry only recently and after asking some WSO users for advice thought I'd apply to MsF programs as a plan B if I don't land any internship this summer. I'm not a US...
Stupid idea but can't see why it doesn't work
Go to bank A: open student account (as genuine student). Take maximum interest free overdraft in cash and put into an ISA (or similar interest bearing account, can get 3-5% on small amounts from a quick internet search, if you don't touch the money). Cut up the bank card/get a block placed on the...
This thread is long enough, no need for further comments, thank you
Hello all! This will be my first introduction to this new forum. I have heard many positive things about the people and resources on this site, so I look forward to being impressed again and again by members here. The long story short is I look forward to giving whatever I can to this site. Im...
Would you take MM PE out of undergrad over BB IBD?
As someone with a school that has postings from both, I always wondered if anyone would consider going straight into PE straight from undergrad. Personally, I'd want the camaraderie of being in a bank, but if you're going to do 2 years in a bank just to go straight to PE , why not start in it? The...
Harvard JD ---> BB Associate
Hi, I will be attending Harvard Law School in the fall. I am thrilled about going to HLS and I am fascinated by the law but, like many of my brethren, I really want to be a banker. I would take the traditional route (analyst->MBA->associate) but my State University undergrad and music performance...
Will Wall Street hire me???
I'm graduating with a degree in economics from University of Pennsylvania next spring. I'm basically a B student; I have a few A's, mostly in math courses, but my econ courses are mostly B or B-. Will Wall Street hire me? Or, do they only want A students. I'm really hoping to be an analyst on Wall...
[Canada] CA + CFA® + MBA?
Hey guys, first post, I'm currently at a half-decent school (University of Toronto at Mississauga) studying Commerce (50% Economics; 50% Accounting or Finance. For Americans I guess this would be a double-major in econ + acct or fin). I have to pull the trigger and choose either accounting or...
So I'm British, getting my MA from London Business School, starting september...
I'll be 24 when i graduate with my Masters (not MBA) and I really have my heart set on working in NYC immediately after graduating LBS , I assume it would have to be on an H1B Visa from my research, but I want to know if anyone else knows or has had experience with this situation. Will the London...
The LSE Problem (IB dude)
The voiceover is boring and dull, but it kind of sums my thoughts on most of the people I met there - and I guess that quite a few people in H/Y/P are not much different. Lolworthy phrase "My first choice was cambridge, but even though I had exceptional grades they rejected me. I think the feedback...
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