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Energy After Meals
Anyone have any good tips for maintaining a high energy level when returning to the desk right after lunch or dinner?It seems that unless I eat a salad it takes me c. 1 hour to get my energy back. I...
View ArticleKill this Cold E-mail format
Dear Mr./Ms.,My name is XXX and I am a finance major at the University of XXX interested in investment banking. I was wondering if I could have a few minutes of your time to discuss your experience at...
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Be wary of greener grass; there are always tradeoffs...
Mod Note (Andy): This comment is from the post Career decisions: walking away from FT M&A and is so good (26 silver bananas and counting) that I had to put it as a standalone post on the frontpage....
View ArticleTwo offers lined up
I had a few interviews last week and trying to figure out what would be the best route to take. In the long run, I'm looking to work in VC or PE. Currently a second year analyst at a top BB, think...
View ArticleHow to tackle the Sophomore Internship Search
I'm currently a sophomore in the Dyson School (AEM) at Cornell University. I've worked at multiple small consulting firms prior to this year; however, I truly want to work in IB/M&A. Unfortunately,...
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Critique Resume Before Sending to MD PLS
Need some feedback on my latest resume update. I added the R.O.S.C.A info just because I needed to show more interest in finance; not sure if I should leave that there. Also the interest section line,...
View ArticleWest Coast I-Banking: Lazard, Houlihan, BAML
Would love any insight on the following:Lazard SF (tech) vs. Houlihan LA (TMT) vs. BAML LA (generalist)west coastwest coast investment bankinglazardhoulihanHoulihan LokeyBank of AmericaBAMLMerrill...
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What would you do if you weren't in finance?
I think we all have those days where we want to pull a Chris McCandless and go be a mountain man. If you weren't in finance, what would you do?I have a knack for extreme stuff. I think I'd get my...
View ArticleHoliday vs. New Job (dilemma)
I have an offer from an IBD bank. I will be starting in October. Before the offer, I had already purchased a ticket for Asia (1week holiday) as there is a wedding I need to attend. - for the start of...
View ArticleTo all the non-target dumb fucks
-Are you tired of being a loser? -Are you tired of your girlfriend screwing the target across the street? -Are you tired of having to network your butt cheeks off? No fear! I have a solution for all...
View ArticleCredit Suisse Radio Silence after superday
I had a Credit Suissesuperday last Wednesday (26th August) and we were told we would hear back within a week. I haven't heard back and none of the interviewers/HR have replied to my emails. Would it be...
View ArticlePlease disrespect my resume - IB Community
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View ArticleMergermarket and CapIQ
Hi all,just noticed that my Mergermarket and CapIQ Accounts, I got during my M&A internship which ended two months ago, still work. Can I get any problems if I continue to login several times for...
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2016 Summer Analyst IB Recruiting Timeline Megathread
Mod Note (Andy): Make sure to bookmark this page as this will be the cumulative thread for 2016 SA IBD info and added to the frontpage each week to help collect more infoAs banks recruit earlier and...
View ArticleNot a candidate for SA positions because I'm a sophomore?
I'm a sophomore in college who's been gearing up for intern recruiting season. I'm technically a junior thanks to the hours I have racked up, but I won't be graduating until 2018 so I can squeeze in a...
View ArticleFirst time chat w bankers when reaching out
What to tell bankers on your 1st time speaking w them on the phone? How do you tell if it is just a chat or an informational interview? Thanks.first time chat
View ArticleAfter VP, Career Path in Investment Banking, CFA or MBA
Hello, An issue I want to explore is what if you are not good enough to progress in banking. What would you do? Would you continue to be a second-class citizen in banking earning a 6-figure money or do...
View ArticleWhat do Capital Market Analysts do at Tech firms like Google?
I was searching through linkedin recently and saw a few users with the title Capital Market Analyst at places like Google. What would be the difference between a Capital Market Analyst at JPM/MS/GS and...
View ArticleHow to spin this
I go to a semi target and have gained a strong interest in leveraged finance. This summer I interned at a smaller Asset Management fund out east and would like to pursue something in IB for next...
View ArticleAsset Backed Finance Superday
Hey guys,I have a superday with an asset backed finance group coming up and I have a good understanding of what it is but I haven't been studying for it like I have the usual IBD questions.Does anyone...
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