Comments on: Stuff Investment Bankers Like, Round 2: Email Forwards That Destroy Careers, Blue Shirts, Headphones, The Track, Markup, The West Wing, and Closing Dinners

By: M&I - Brian

M&I - Brian — Wed, 13 Jun 2018 01:02:23 +0000

In reply to Chris_h. We removed all the fashion-related articles for now because they were all quite old and in need of updates, and I have not had the time/resources to do that yet. We may update the articles and bring them back later this year.

By: Chris_h

Chris_h — Mon, 11 Jun 2018 21:28:44 +0000

So I know this article is super old and somewhat satirical, but one thing that I was interested in getting more info on is the blue shirts part of it. It looks like there was a link to what was once an article that you’d written on dress codes within banking: “Fashion Financier’s article on the subject here”. The link doesn’t appear to work anymore, and I was wondering if that article has been taken down!

By: M&I - Brian

M&I - Brian — Sun, 01 Nov 2015 14:09:59 +0000

In reply to Wacef. I wouldn't stay in an unpaid position for that long. Once you prove yourself there, push for a paid and/or full-time role or move to another firm that can offer that to you.

By: Wacef

Wacef — Fri, 30 Oct 2015 18:08:11 +0000

Hi Brian,
I just ran in to your M&I site today and am already hooked especially since it makes me feels like I now have a shot. I got this intriguing opportunity and could really use your advice.
So my story is I am a Business Grad from Bangladesh (in South Asia next to India) with a dual major in Fin and Eco having worked in Corporate Banking as a relationship manager for 2 years. I travel back and forth to keep my Green Card (US Residency) alive and in my recent trip to NY I landed an unpaid educational internship at a small IB that promises to sponsor my FINRA licenses after 6months. I was wondering how to regroup as I feel my Fin game may be a bit rusty but I was always a quick study and I did 142credits in Uni in 3 years instead of 4.
Should I stick to an unpaid position for 6 months? How should I prep? You’re the expert…I aspire to weave a story that’s movie material :P…Kid from BD gets lucky break and makes it Big…bit cheesy but man can dream.
I am severely committed, so much that I quit my current job to give my GMAT in a month and move to NY by December! There’s a lot of background study ( I start January 2016 in the firm) to be done and your series is definitely one I’ve added to my ever-growing list.
I would love your thoughts on this!

Oh and keep up the amazing work :D

By: M&A Advisory

M&A Advisory — Fri, 31 Jan 2014 05:50:11 +0000

In reply to M&I. Literally is removed from my keyboard

By: M&I - Nicole

M&I - Nicole — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 11:03:38 +0000

In reply to Eric. No, blue font is just the format of their emails

By: Eric

Eric — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 07:49:21 +0000

Every banker I’ve emailed has used blue font when corresponding with me – is this just a coincidence?

By: M&I - Nicole

M&I - Nicole — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 11:20:02 +0000

In reply to Dre60.

Check out http://dealbook.nytimes.com/

By: Dre60

Dre60 — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 07:28:48 +0000

What are some news i.e. stocks or new M&A deals that are going on or recenlty closed in the market that would be good to bring up in an ER interview?

By: Soon-to-be Monkey

Soon-to-be Monkey — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 13:27:36 +0000

In reply to tamako. Keep a list of all your screw-ups as you make them... and before you turn in your next assignment, speed through all the items on your 'screw-up list' and make sure you're not making the same ones. Not a silver bullet, but it accomplishes more in the limited time you're given than trying to go over the entire assignment. (btw I believe I stole this tip from some comment on M&I)