The Return of Reader Q&A: World Domination, Mermaids, the Meaning of Life, and Plans for 2011

After a long absence, reader Q&A makes its return today.

Read on to learn all about job postings on Craigslist, whether or not you learn anything useful in banking, the meaning of life, and more – plus my next destination now that I’ve been deported from Asia.

Q: So, why haven’t you done one of these Q&As in such a long time?

A: It’s too hard to find information when it’s presented in Q&A format, and most of the Q&A articles brought in very little long-term traffic compared to, say, the resume template or cover letter template or the private equity interview guide.

But I like giving updates and addressing shorter questions sometimes, so Q&A is back – at least for today.

How to Spin Your Way Into Anything, Unhelpful People When Networking, Living the Dream, and More Questions and Answers

I’ve seen a lot of “creative” comments and ideas in response to the articles on spinning your way to success in investment banking and networking – only problem is that some of these ideas are just plain bad.

While others could potentially work… if you spin them the right way.

Meanwhile, read even more about networking, living the dream, and my own secret plans for world domination below.

The Banker Formerly Known As Tiger Woods: How Much Can You Spin?

How to Get Into Investment Banking If You Were a Male Escort in Tokyo in a Former Life

Just how old is “too old” to get into finance?

If you want to work in distressed investing, do you need to start at a bank’s Restructuring group first?

What if you’re a serial entrepreneur?

Oh, and what if you were a male escort in a former life?

Today we’re going to take a look at Experienced Transitions and how you might get into finance / investment banking if you’re NOT an undergraduate, MBA student, or recent graduate.

Help Me, M&I, You’re My Only Hope

1. I’m 50 years old, but recently got interested in investment banking. Can I get in?