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0 OFF CYCLE 2025 tips? 1 3w
+11 most valuable second language for finance? 3 3w
+1 500+ or have below 500 connections 3 3w
+3 Offer pulled for SA24 and not in any SA25 processes 5 3w
+29 Recruiting is messed up and I'm not doing this.... 24 2w
+6 Best way to get my name out there? 3 3w
+6 Need Advice 1 3w
0 Should I ask my connection for an update? 1 3w
+6 Am I cooked? 3 3w
0 Careerspring 0 3w
+7 OPT 4 3w
0 Job Start Date? 1 3w
+6 Dual Degree worth it? 1 3w
+6 Astronaut to MF pivot? 2 3w
+24 Morgan Stanley Experienced Professionals Program (MSEPP) 2024 84 21h
0 MUFG reviews 1 3w
0 Secondaries Advisory Compensation. 0 3w
+9 Career advice: Transitioning from LatAm Early Stage VC to US LMM PE? 3 2w
+9 Can I break into IB? 3 3w
+15 Seeking Advice - PWM to IB/S&T 6 3w
+6 Morgan Stanley Getting Back Post Interview 3 3w
+9 Is it over for me? 6 3w
+4 Tips for headhunters 3 3w
+9 HELP!! GRAD SCHOOL IN BOSTON WORTH IT? 3 3w
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0 Dumb Question: How strong is a referral from a global group head? 1 3w
+13 Going to IB/PE from Consulting 7 2w
+6 Is it okay to interview for 2 different teams at the same bank? 2 3w
0 Easiest Front Office Job to Switch After Audit? 0 3w
+2 Headhunter asking for top choice 3 3w
+3 Finding off-cycle grads in London 2 3w
0 What jobs transfer employees regularly? 0 3w
0 Telling headhunters you want a specific geography? 2 3w
+12 Will this work? 3 3w
+12 Feeling Stuck 1 3w
0 45 minute IB case study? 3 3w
0 Brand name or international 1 3w
+26 IB > PE, except burned out. What now? 12 2w
+7 I don't have a finance/IB summer internship and I am just finishing second year, is it over? 4 3w
0 How many people make it into IB? 1 3w
0 Do you tell recruiters you started a new role but still interviewing? 1 3w
+1 Simple Question 3 3w
0 undergrad major 1 3w
+13 Firm Flying Me Cross-Country - Taking Other Meetings? 4 3w
+9 GPA 8 3w
+6 How to secure sponsorships and SA internships as an international student at Wharton? 1 3w
+9 What am I doing wrong? 8 3w
+4 How to answer "Have you accepted your return offer" question if interviewing for Analyst 1 roles? 13 3w
0 BS vs BA Econ 3 3w
+17 Exit Interview - Being Honest? 5 3w
+6 MM IB vs BB S&T SA 2025 2 3w
+9 Considering Associate Role at Third Bridge - Seeking Career Advice in Expert Networks Industry 0 3w
+6 On-Cycle Headhunters 1 3w
+154 Military Officer vs. IB analyst 63 1w
0 Views on Amazon FP&A Internship? 0 3w
0 Amazon FP&A internship to IB SA? 1 3w
+6 Is it possible to pivot to IB senior year of college? 5 3w
+28 Absolutely ZERO other exits, about to get fired from HK investment banking, please help! 6 2w
+23 How do I go about explaining huge gaps in a CV for Spring & Summers? 11 3w
0 interview advice 1 3w
+7 Is it worth networking with headhunters? 1 3w
+16 Am I throwing away opportunities that I will regret? 15 3w
+18 Transitioning Military Officer Exploring Investment & Corporate Banking Careers 9 3w
+16 Private Equity or Investment Banking for Entrepreneurship? 7 3w
+29 Is there a point to networking if you have (nepo)? 9 3w
+6 Etiquette question 3 3w
0 Should I disclose layoff or frame it as lateral recruiting? 2 1w
+9 Please Help :( 2 3w
+12 Networking/ Cold-Call Emails to break into IB 2 3w
+9 How often can I apply at certain banks 3 3w
0 1k offer available 10 3w
+3 5 or 10 panel drug test 0 3w
0 Risk vs FP&A to IB? 3 3w
+6 Time to pivot or is there still hope? 2 3w
+9 International student asking for advice 1 3w
+12 Stay in small firm as consultant or join big firm as a junior? 1 3w
+9 Comprehensive Headhunter Database 2 3w
+1 Best resources/ things to do as a rising freshman 2 3w
+12 Major 1 3w
+9 Does having a mild disability improve hiring chances? 2 3w
+9 Creating Connection in Networking Calls From Complete Nontarget 1 3w
+3 GPA opinions needed 6 3w
0 Seeking opportunities in finance 1 3w
+10 Enough BS/Advice 1 3w
+27 Got fired after 1.5 years as an Analyst, want to stay in Banking but I am confused 10 3w
0 How Long to Prep for Interviews 1 3w
+16 Working in Charlotte 7 3w
+17 How to make an engaging LinkedIn post to catch eyes from people I’ve networked with in IB? 6 3w
+9 How to Cold Email for Work Experience as a 6th Former / Final Year High School Student? 1 3w
+9 Which EU countries are more welcoming to English-speaking immigrants? Making a list to do internships/FT roles after Masters 0 3w
+9 What Finance Career to Pursue 0 3w
0 Am I fucked? 2 3w
+11 Need a Father in GS 2 3w
+6 How (Good/Bad) are layoffs for interns? 7 3w
+3 Breaking into IB from Washu? 9 2w
+206 Ideal College/Recruiting Timeline 40 1w
+77 Lied on CV? 61 3w
+3 GPA or experience? 3 3w
+11 About taking a leave of absence 3 3w

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May 2024 Investment Banking

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  • Lazard Freres No 98.8%
  • Harris Williams & Co. 25 98.3%
  • Goldman Sachs 17 97.7%
  • JPMorgan Chase 04 97.1%

Overall Employee Satisfaction

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  • JPMorgan Chase 10 98.8%
  • Lazard Freres 05 98.3%
  • Morgan Stanley 07 97.7%
  • William Blair 03 97.1%

Professional Growth Opportunities

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  • Jefferies & Company 02 98.8%
  • Goldman Sachs 17 98.3%
  • Moelis & Company 07 97.7%
  • JPMorgan Chase 05 97.1%

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  • Vice President (21) $373
  • Associates (91) $259
  • 3rd+ Year Analyst (14) $181
  • Intern/Summer Associate (33) $170
  • 2nd Year Analyst (68) $168
  • 1st Year Analyst (205) $159
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