Archive for March, 2008

A CFA will not help you all that much - getting banking experience, even if it’s a smaller bank, is definitely the way to go. If you have to, offer to work for free just so you can get the proper experience and start building relationships for a bigger and better job down the line.

Bear Stearns Episode 2: The Shareholders Strike Back

Posted by Inquisitor on March 19th, 2008

The reality is no one knows what’s going on. Neither the CEOs of the companies, the Fed, nor any of the Managing Directors know what’s going to happen.

Will people be fired? Yes. But no one knows how many, who, or when, and anyone else saying otherwise is simply spreading false rumors.

What Should I Do With My Bear Stearns Investment Banking Offer?

Posted by Inquisitor on March 17th, 2008

So, what should you do? Perhaps start speaking with boutiques and middle-market firms where you know people. Don’t even try for other bulge brackets unless you have a killer connection that can get you in at this late stage.