Obscure Employment, Career Paths, Reconnecting with the Network and More! (0)
2/06/10 •
Working through my resume and story, I had a quick question. Upon graduating, I had some personal issues and had to take a non-finance related position. Specifically, I served as project manager (oversaw company marketing effort, delegating and coordinating employee duties, managed flow of products from supplier to consumer, etc). Should I leave [...]
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No 3rd Year Offer/No Associate Promotion – Big Problem? What Happens Career Wise, Reputation Wise and More? (2)
1/31/10 •
Taking 1 part of the compound question at a time, first, let me say that most 2nd year analysts get 3rd year offers, but many 3rd year analysts do not get associate promotions – even those 3rd year analysts that are on the more competitive side of the spectrum.
If you are one of the [...]
The Investment Banking Sell-Day (2)
1/25/10 •
I’ve seen questions on the IB sell-day on more than a few occasions lately, so I figured that I’d draft a quick post summarizing the process, strategy and mistakes. So, first and foremost, congratulations – you’ve survived the Superday and landed the investment banking gig you’ve been gunning for over the past several months, [...]
M&A/Lev Fin Appeal, SATs, Resume Service, and More Reader Questions! (0)
1/20/10 •
In the past, M&A/Lev Fin & Financial Sponsors were generally considered to be the best way to get into PE. Is this still considered to be the case? I realize the main draw with these groups is the modeling experience in comparison to industry groups. What I’m curious to understand is that, even with a [...]
What You Can Do When Sensing Layoffs Afoot (0)
1/11/10 •
Although the market has started coming back and bonus whispers are again looming, we are not completely out of the woods yet. Whether it’s the best times or the worst times, layoffs can happen and being prepared for them is the best way to stay ahead of them, and ultimately, bounce back quickly if [...]
