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Free Banker BlueprintRead on to discover how to truly stand out from the pack and position yourself at the top of the interview call-back list – and give yourself an unfair advantage over other candidates…
If you are looking for some seriously customized help with your finance job search or career advancement…
…help with working through the frustrating challenges of getting your foot in the door…
…getting all your finance industry-specific ‘insider’ questions answered…
…breaking the cycle of endless networking and informational interviews with no call-backs…
…then you need to at least explore a private coaching or consulting relationship with a finance interview expert.
All super-successful finance industry professionals who have made it to the top have one thing in common: a network of great insider contacts and people they can confide in.
They consistently network with people who have the knowledge, contacts, and connections to help them get ahead.
And when they need some serious help, they’re not too proud to seek out genuine experts who can add a dose of insight and re-alignment, in order to reach their goals more quickly.
It’s like going to a specialist physician for a “second opinion” after you’ve seen your family doctor – only this will get you results a lot faster, and with a lot less pain!
Ten years ago, before I successfully broke into the finance industry, I was stuck in limbo.
Career-wise, I was spinning my wheels… here’s where I was at:
Not a bad result, right?
Wrong.
See, plenty of friends who had worse grades and less experience than me had a MUCH higher success rate.
Some people simply applied to the exact jobs they wanted and got them – often with success rates of close to 100%.
But I was sitting there “fighting over the scraps” and working way too hard for the results I was getting.
Oh, and here’s the punch line: this was back when the market was good.
This was when things were far less competitive, when there were more spots open, and when banks were still “expanding aggressively.”
If I were to follow this same strategy today, I wouldn’t have made it to any final rounds.
In the end, things worked out OK: I worked at banks like JP Morgan and Credit Suisse in roles ranging from investment banking to sales to private banking.
But I made things far more difficult on myself than I had to.
The good news is that you don’t have to suffer through any of that…
See, there’s a big difference between the way the “average person” goes about looking for a job, and the way a smart person does it.
The smart person isn’t shy about getting help from mentors, coaches, and those who have been through the entire process before.
Since breaking into the industry, I’ve interviewed hundreds of candidates – and spoken with even more students and professionals worldwide who want to break in.
And there’s a good chance you’re struggling with the same exact problems right now that they’ve also faced:
After my struggle to break in, I got to thinking: there had to be some kind of service out there for helping with all of the above…
But there wasn’t.
Don’t get me wrong: I found dozens of “career coaches” and resume writing services – but nothing that focused specifically on finance and investment banking.
Let’s be honest: generic career coaches are useless in this industry because “the standard advice” just doesn’t apply.
Here are some of the hilariously awful things they’ll tell you if you ask them for “advice”:
So you can’t bother with the generic coaching services – unless you also want “generic” results, AKA no job offers.
If you want to break into finance, you must master 5 critical skills.
It’s not just “knowing” what these skills are – anyone could “learn” about these skills just by reading the hundreds of articles and case studies on this site.
But as Morpheus might say, “There’s a difference between knowing the path and walking the path.”
With our coaching services, you’ll learn exactly how to apply these skills in real life and get practice doing so.
Here are the 5 skills you must master:
Mastery of these 5 foundational skills lies at the core of our coaching programs.
There are many ways you could learn these skills… or try to learn these skills… and there are lots of “career coaching services” online.
But all of these services have one big downside:
They’re not specialized, and they’re not focused on the finance industry.
And that’s probably why you’re here reading this right now.
You’ve tried those alternatives… or you’re not getting the traction and results you want, and you’re not sure why… or you just want to cut to the chase and fast-track the whole process.
If that’s you, then I invite you to consider applying for our investment banking coaching services.
Here’s what you get after you sign up, and why our services are a whole different ball game from everything else out there:
Maybe your questions are similar to those asked by our previous or current clients? Here’s just a small sample of the types of questions we routinely answer:
It’s very, very unlikely you’ll have a question we haven’t heard and successfully answered before. You’re tapping into a vast reservoir of finance interview knowledge when you use our service.
Note that our clients typically sign up for package deals, so these comments refer to both our coaching and resume / cover letter editing services.
As you can see from the examples above, when there’s a fit between us and our clients, the results can be extraordinary.
We’re not going to sugar-coat this and spin some BS about how “everyone from high school students to seasoned industry professionals can benefit from our services!”
The truth is only a relatively small and exclusive group of candidates is a fit for our services.
Client fit is very important to us, and we only want to work with people we know we can help.
So you’ve read through everything here now…
Including this list of 8 important points to keep in mind before signing up.
If you thoroughly understand everything and you’re convinced that these coaching services are right for you, then here are the sign-up options we offer:
Investment Banking Resume / CV Editing ServiceA line-by-line edit of your resume / CV to attract the attention and interest of investment bankers and private equity / hedge fund / other investment professionals, and present your academic and professional history in the best light possible. NOTE: We will ONLY edit ONE version of your resume / CV. If you have multiple different versions and you require editing for all of them, you’ll have to pay an additional fee for each version. NOTE: We use our own resume / CV template as the starting point for this process. Please click here to see several examples of this template. If you do NOT want to use this template or you are looking for a resume / CV that is longer than this, please do not sign up for these services. |
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Diagnostic Phone CallYou’ll speak directly with our Investment Banking Resume and Coaching Specialist, so we can better understand your unique background and provide you with a strong direction for your resume and cover letter. NOTE: This is NOT a coaching call or mock interview. Instead, this is a brief call that lets us understand your background and how we can best position your experience. So it does NOT include extended feedback on your pitch, your story, your networking efforts, and so on – all of that is offered ONLY in the coaching calls. |
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60-Day Expiration DateOnce you sign up, you MUST submit your resume, cover letter (if applicable), and other documents within 60 days, and you must respond to our edits and email requests and arrange your diagnostic call and coaching calls (if applicable) within that time frame. Please do NOT sign up for these services if you’re planning to wait several months to use them. We will not be able to accommodate you, and will instead immediately refund your money if you do not submit everything that is required within 60 days. |
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# of Rounds of Editing (Each round is 5 business days apart)Getting your resume and cover letter “just right” is the goal. We’ll provide several rounds of editing (5 business days apart) to ensure you get a result you’re thrilled with. NOTE: We will ONLY edit ONE version of your resume / CV. If you have multiple different versions and you require editing for all of them, you’ll have to pay an additional fee for each version. |
2 rounds | 3 rounds | 3 rounds |
2 Business Day RUSH Service (Optional)If you’re in a hurry, we can guarantee 2 business day turnaround of your resume and/or cover letter. You must pay the rush service fee for each document you submit. For example, if you need rush service for both your resume / CV and cover letter, you will have to pay the fees listed on the right twice. |
$150 per document | $130 per document | $100 per document |
Investment Banking Cover Letter Editing ServiceIf your cover letter is no good, your resume will never even get noticed. Our industry experts will edit your cover letter to pique the interest of bankers and make them eager to read your resume. NOTE: We use our own cover letter template as the starting points for this process. Please click here to see the template. If you do NOT want to use this template or you are looking for a cover letter that is longer than this, please do not sign up for any package that includes cover letter editing. |
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Email Q&AOur experts will be on call to answer any questions you have about putting your best foot forward in networking and interviews and achieving maximum success. NOTE: This email Q&A expires in 30 days after your initial sign-up. You MUST ask your questions within that time frame, because personalized Q&A expires at the end of this period. If you want to commence your Q&A later than your sign-up date, please let us know your reasons and your time frame in advance, and we may make exceptions depending on your case. Please note that we will not be able to answer individual Q&As after the 30-day period. NOTE: To see exactly what is included in this email Q&A and the questions we can and can’t answer, please read this document that describes the support services. We CANNOT answer questions that are listed under the “What is NOT Included in the Support Services” category. |
30 days | 30 days | |
Revision of EmailsWe will also revise and edit emails of your choosing, including follow-up / thank you emails, interview request emails, introductory emails, and so on. NOTE: This only includes revisions of EXISTING emails that you have written, NOT drafting emails from scratch. |
Revisions of 2 Emails | Revisions of 2 Emails | |
1-on-1 “Personal Pitch” Coaching CallsDuring these 30-minute calls with our Senior Coach Nicole, you’ll get feedback and guidance on how to construct and deliver a winning Personal Pitch – and you’ll get answers to any recruiting-related questions you have. |
One (1) 30-Minute Call | Two (2) 30-Minute Calls | |
Access to BIWS IB Networking ToolkitYou’ll get secure online access to our popular training program, the BIWS Investment Banking Networking Toolkit, including Q&A and support via our help desk. |
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Priority Response to All EmailsYour email questions will go to the “front of the line” for the fastest response. |
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Pitch Perfection ServiceFollowing your personalized coaching call, you can submit your revised 2-3 minute pitch (a 2-3 minute audio file or a 1-page written document). We’ll provide you with feedback and suggestions to revise your pitch and make it “pitch-perfect” within 5 business days. |
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Personalized & Customized Action PlanThis is a 1-page document that sums up our recommended recruiting strategy for you, and gives you a concrete set of Action Steps to follow when networking. Click here to see an example Action Plan for a previous client. |
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One “LinkedIn For Investment Banking” Profile Edit and ReviewLinkedIn is a powerful networking and recruiting tool when used to its full potential. We’ll review and edit your existing LinkedIn profile so that you get more attention from recruiters, win interviews more effectively, and put your best foot forward online. |
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Price |
$497 |
$997 |
$1,997 |
For personalized, industry-specific coaching and support, you will not find better value anywhere else.
Yes, there are some standalone services for JUST resume editing or JUST coaching that may save you a few bucks.
But you get what you pay for.
If you want help from professionals with a track record – who are now doing this as their full-time jobs as opposed to “side projects whenever there’s some downtime in their 80 hour per week job” – then this is the best service around.
What we offer is certainly not for everyone…
But if what you’ve tried so far has not gotten you the results you want at the speed you want them, then we can help you gain traction and get a better outcome for yourself right away.
Choose your preferred option above, and we’ll be in touch to find out more about your situation and advise you on the next steps.
And if you decide that it’s not for you before we begin, or we decide that we can’t coach you effectively, we’ll refund every cent you paid.
We look forward to potentially working with you!
To YOUR success,
Nicole Lee Senior
Investment Banking Coach
Mergers & Inquisitions
P.S. To recap: we believe this is the most comprehensive, IB and finance-specific coaching service available anywhere, online or offline. We have hundreds of testimonials on file from finance professionals whom we’ve helped.
And while this isn’t right for everyone, we DO pledge to only take you on as a client if we firmly believe we can add value. We look forward to hearing from you.
P.P.S. Still have questions? Feel free to contact me and I will be happy to respond to any specific concerns, questions, or comments you have.