So it’s my last day in investment banking and what better way to celebrate than by writing a weekly Q&A post? How about a Q&A post with commentary, announcements and other thoughts at the bottom?
Investment Banking In The Middle East
“I’m a rising junior seeking a career in finance/consulting. I’ve worked in private wealth [...]

Recruiting | 16 Comments »

“We’re told that Bearpont Morgan Chase is moving over a third (50/133) of its incoming IBD class over to the commercial bank. Apparently HR has been telling the demoted that their sentence will last one year, at which time they’ll (hopefully) be brought back over to IBD.”
-(Not Quite) Layoffs (But Considered By Some To Be [...]

Economy, Investment Banking Internships, Layoffs | 10 Comments »

As you said, it would definitely be a mistake to get an MBA without work experience first; it won’t help you get into finance at all if you go to a lower-tier school.

The Master’s program you mention will not give you a significant advantage; although it is at a good school, it’s not equivalent to an MBA.

Career Change, Getting A Job, Investment Banking Internships, Recruiting, Resume Tips | 6 Comments »