Comments on: Stuff Investment Bankers Like, Round 3

By: M&I - Nicole

M&I - Nicole — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 02:07:01 +0000

In reply to C. I think people do judge others in general but I wouldn't worry too much about what others think

By: C

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 20:17:39 +0000

Wasn’t sure where to post this question but figured this article was a good “fit”…

I will be starting this summer as a full-time analyst at a regional investment bank in Atlanta, GA and I was wondering if co-workers/bosses pay attention to or judge you based on the car you drive.

I was thinking about buying a new pick-up truck but don’t want to become that weirdo in the office if trucks are not acceptable. I’m looking to spend in the neighborhood of $35K so I could get a decent used Audi for that much if it would be more fitting or a better “banker car”.

I don’t want to be like the guy who wears square-toed shoes or buys suits from Men’s Warehouse. Thanks!

By: M&I

M&I — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 07:39:59 +0000

In reply to ram. At large banks everyone has assistants but they are shared among diff analysts and so on. Usually even senior bankers share assistants to some extent but less than analysts

By: ram

ram — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 15:02:24 +0000

Hi Brian,

At what ranking do bankers get an assistant? Analyst? Associate? And each (whatever ranking it may be) gets their own assistant? Where does Senior Banker fall on the ranking of positions?

Great reading by the way, I love your site.

By: M&I

M&I — Wed, 12 May 2010 00:57:12 +0000

In reply to Bobby. Interns very rarely work on deals from start to finish because most deals take 6 months to a year. But hypothetically, yes, they could.

By: Bobby

Bobby — Tue, 11 May 2010 23:37:41 +0000

Do summer interns get lucites too?

By: M&I

M&I — Tue, 11 May 2010 01:24:15 +0000

In reply to Greg. I wouldn't bring it up unless you get asked to name an example of your work ethic / drive / something unique - otherwise it sounds a bit forced although it is impressive.

By: Greg

Greg — Mon, 10 May 2010 17:35:41 +0000

I recently graduated from a strong undergrad program and am still interviewing for analyst jobs at smaller firms. I am the first in my family to graduate college. I’ve never brought this up before in IB interviews but do you think it will be helpful to mention? It shows that I had to work harder for all my accomplishments and shows a certain drive.

Should I bring this up? How should I bring it up and when is it appropriate?

By: M&I

M&I — Sun, 09 May 2010 02:36:01 +0000

In reply to student. Anything is helpful. MD/VP can help more but analysts are good as well.

By: ZB

ZB — Sat, 08 May 2010 09:18:03 +0000

In reply to M&I. nice one brian!