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.

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Happy 2008 everyone! If you’re looking for an investment banking summer internship, your New Year’s Resolution may be to find one this month. And if you’ve already accepted a full-time offer, you may be looking for tips on starting your job successfully and adjusting to the working life. Over the next month [...]

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“Is 34 too old to be a first-year banking Associate? I’m very interested in the industry but I don’t want to be behind my peers and be older than everyone.”

It depends on the type of firm you’re joining and your tolerance for pain. At a bulge bracket, being a first-year Associate is really no different from being a first-year Analyst. If you are married or have a family, this is going to be a problem.

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