From Nuclear Submarines to Investment Banking: How to Make the Leap from the Military to Finance

Can you get into finance coming from a military background?

Just how many bankers each year break in from the Army, Navy, and Air Force?

I get a lot of questions on these topics, but up until now haven’t had solid answers beyond “yes” and “quite a few.”

But that changes today with an interview from a reader who broke into investment banking from a military background – keep reading to find out how he did it and how you can do the same.

Plus, advice on part-time vs. full-time MBA programs and starting in a location that isn’t New York.

Can You Renege On Your Investment Banking Job Offer Without Being Blacklisted for Life?

Interview season is finished.

You got 30 first round interviews, made it to 5 Superdays, and came away with an offer at UBS – which you quickly accepted.

But 5 minutes ago, you just received a call from your recruiter at Goldman Sachs: “another spot opened up” and they’re extending a summer internship offer to you.

So you renege on the UBS offer and go to the “better” bank, right?

The Secret Experiment I Just Performed On You – and Why You (Still) Shouldn’t Overestimate the Competition

Back when I was deciding on what bonuses to give away with the Networking Ninja Toolkit, I was stuck.

I had been so busy creating new videos and products that I didn’t have anything new to give away beyond what was already available.

So I had the idea to give away a few free networking consulting sessions.

The only problem: I couldn’t give away that many, so I decided to limit it to 5 and make it random.

But not completely random – anyone who emailed me would have a higher chance of winning.

Subtle Clues