It’s gone now because it wasn’t getting much traffic. But we may bring it back and update it in the future.

Unlikely, and it’s not even clear why you’d want to do all of those (as you don’t need to be the top of your class or a technical wizard to win exit opportunities).

I’d say be eager to learn, *listen* more than you talk – this is very important. I wouldn’t try too hard to prove yourself as a hard worker. I’d make sure you ask the right questions, listen and fulfil your duties/tasks. And by listening to others you’ll have a better understanding of what they need, and are in a better position to go above and beyond to fulfil their needs.

I’m starting at an investment bank in a couple of weeks as an analyst and was wondering what is the best way to act on the first day? I know everyone says “be eager to learn”, but there’s also the side that says not to spread yourself too thin and take on too much work. There seems to be a thin line between being a hard worker and being the annoying over-achiever that no one in the office likes.

Also, what are good ways to show your associate that you want to work hard and be committed without turning into a TWAT?

Thanks for reading!

Yeah it’s tough if you already have that reputation, but one trick is to work with newer hires and/or people you haven’t had much experience with so it’s more of a blank slate. Or, you could just approach people you have worked with before, tell them you made mistakes in your first year, but you’ve realized the error of your ways and are prepared to be a more effective team member on future assignments now.