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Industry Groups vs. Product Groups: Got Exit Opps?

“Yo, M&A is the best, right?” “Why would you ever take an industry group over M&A or Leveraged Finance? Don’t you want to buy entire…

Investment Banking: Pakistan Edition

OK, I’ll admit it upfront: while this site has featured lots of interviews from readers in "hot" emerging markets such as China and India, I…

How to Make A Career Move from Consulting to Investment Banking

I'm not gonna lie: I haven't treated consultants very well before - and even though that infamous Leveraged Sellout video is ancient history by now,…

Traders and Brokers: Bud Fox vs. Gordon Gekko?

Assuming you've seen Wall Street (the awesome, original one, not the watered-down sequel) - it is a requirement to work in finance, after all - you…

CFA vs. MBA

Despite repeatedly warning against taking the CFA and even admitting the few cases where it’s actually helpful, I still get CFA-related questions all the time.…

The Investment Banking Cover Letter Template You’ve Been Waiting For

A long time ago I said that we would never post a cover letter template here: "I was tempted to post a Word template, but…

From Middle-Office Operations to Front-Office Sales & Trading: How One Reader Made the Leap and How You Can Do It Too

It’s no secret that I’m not a fan of the back office. Much of the work is mundane, and it doesn’t give you many options:…

You Didn’t Get Any Full-Time Investment Banking Offers. Here’s What To Do Next

"Don't Panic." Or not. If full-time recruiting season is over and you don't have any offers, you should be panicking at least a little. While…

Why Investment Banking? How To ACE This Interview Question Every Time

"I looked at all the articles on your site but nothing told me WHY I want to get into this industry. Can YOU tell me…

No, You Can’t Have It All: Why Finance Does Not Guarantee You $10 Million and Your Own Beach in Thailand

"Life is either a daring adventure or nothing. Security is mostly a superstition. It does not exist in nature." - Helen Keller I almost decided…

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