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2021 End-of-Year Reader Q&A: Job Offer Decisions, Bank Rankings, Career Transitions, and Disappearing Content

I entered this year with a simple assumption: “No matter what happens, 2021 cannot possibly be worse than 2020.” But that assumption was shattered within…

Investment Banking Career Transitions

The Investment Banking Analyst: Job Description, Hours, Salaries and More

Ah, the investment banking analyst. It was the subject of the first article I ever wrote for this site - an article that has continued…

The Investment Banking Career Path: The Complete Guide

When it comes to the investment banking career path, there’s a fitting analogy: a fraternity house. Just like a fraternity, investment banking offers a clear…

From Wealth Management to Investment Banking: How to Make the Leap

As internships and full-time jobs begin each year, new hires flock online and start asking the same question repeatedly: “Help! I hate this job. How…

Investment Banking Target Schools: Lists by Region and What to Do If You’re Not at One

One topic that I’ve never fully explained on this site is the investment banking target school. There are countless references to “target schools” in the…

The Full Guide to Lateral Hiring in Investment Banking

When you hear the term “lateral hiring,” your first thought might be: “Aha! A way to break into investment banking from another career – without…

How to Move from Accounting to Investment Banking and Leave the Audits Behind Forever

Tired of audits? Want to earn more and get more exciting work? Looking forward to spending your time on changing font colors in Excel? Congratulations!…

How to Break into Investment Banking as a Former Entrepreneur

Wait, WHAT?!!! Yes, I know what you’re thinking: you could see how liberal arts majors, accountants, consultants, engineers, and male escorts might want to get…

Exit Opportunities as a Post-MBA Investment Banking Associate: Impossible is Nothing?

“Impossible is nothing.” But it might be something when it comes to exit opportunities as an Associate in investment banking. Look at online discussions of…