Here we are in March and, as expected, investment banking summer internship questions continue to roll in.  In addition to more guidance on how to decide between different summer internship offers, I also cover the transition from the world of nonprofits into private equity, as well as the role of accounting firms in investment banking [...]

Accounting, Career Change, Corporate Development, Investment Banking Internships, Nonprofits, Private Equity, Recruiting | 1 Comment »

In this week’s edition of Mergers & Inquisitions Reader Q&A, the investment banking summer internship theme continues to run strong. Offers have already been handed out at most bulge bracket banks, while middle-market and boutique banks will continue recruiting year-round.
I continue to receive many questions on breaking into banking from other industries, so I [...]

Boutiques, Career Change, Getting A Job, Interview Tips, Investment Banking Internships, Recruiting | No Comments »

Decided to kill your career in law and switch into banking? Want to be paid by the results instead of by the hour (and hopefully make a lot more money)?

The good news is that it’s fairly common for lawyers to switch into finance and investment banking specifically. There are a few paths you can take from law into finance…

Career Change, Getting A Job, Interview Tips, Law | 14 Comments »