From engineering to investment banking
Can you go from engineering to investment banking? The simple answer is that it’s complicated! But let’s see how complicated. Did you know that we offer career coaching for investment banking careers?
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5 tips for MBA students planning to launch their own business after graduation
What should MBA students with entrepreneurial aspirations keep in mind when they’re planning to start an independent business after completing their MBA? What resources can they make use of while still in an MBA program? How do business incubators work in bschools? Justin Sheehan – Career Development Manager at the Rotterdam School of Management (Erasmus … Read more
Interested in Private Equity or Venture Capital jobs after MBA? Read this
Private Equity (PE) is one of the most lucrative careers in finance. It involves using investor money from “Limited Partners” who are generally Monsieur Big-Pockets, to invest in big companies that are in need of capital. That is, they are either failing or hit with the flu. But with the potential to a recovery and … Read more
Investment banking cover letter tips and samples
First, is a cover letter necessary for investment banking jobs? In many cases, no, but in some cases, yes, as it turns out. At bulge bracket investment banks, the recruiters are unlikely to read a cover letter for just-out-of-school positions; they may only see your resume. But some insist on cover letters for graduate positions … Read more
Top Private Equity (PE) firms in the world
Private equity firms raise capital from institutions and high-net-worth individuals and invest these funds to obtain equity in companies with potential. What are the world’s biggest PE firms? What are their investment products and work culture? How many employees do they have? We try to answer these questions in this article. The top private equity … Read more
How important are college GPA / grades in getting a job?
GPA (grade-point average) evokes mixed feelings among students. For those who have earned high grades, GPA is a ticket to a bright future. For those with low grades, it is a demon waiting to crush their job prospects. The reality about GPA is somewhere in between: some companies, including a few of the most prestigious … Read more
Life after investment banking: Top exit options
The motivation and ambition to become the “Wolf of Wall Street” (read Best movies for MBA students) drives many young professionals to the world of investment banking (IB). After a few months or years of slogging 100 hours a week, some of them have an epiphany: that there is more to life than just big … Read more
How to ask alumni for help with internship and jobs
Imagine you’ve come to know about a job or internship opening at your dream company, and the position or internship seems right up your street. Suppose you also find that an alum from your school or college is an executive at the target organization. What a stroke of luck, you tell yourself. You can ask … Read more
Management consulting cover letter
One in one hundred. That’s how many applicants for consultant’s position get the final green signal to join big firms. One of their secrets to success: the quality of their cover letters and resume (Management consulting resume tips for McKinsey, Deloitte, BCG, Bain). Here, let’s take a closer look at the major ingredients of an … Read more
Interview questions for investment banking jobs with answer tips
“Do your homework” is one of the best pieces of advice anyone can give to a candidate appearing for an investment banking (IB) interview. If you follow the advice, you will have the confidence and the knowledge to face the interviewer confidently. You can tackle the interviewer’s questions, which can be broadly classified as qualitative … Read more
Consulting salaries for freshers: Entry level salary in USA, UK, India, Germany, Australia
‘Consulting’, especially management consulting continues to be a dream job to many! Though it is considered very demanding, the glamour, prestige and perks associated with the profession make it one of the most sought-after career option.
Investment banking resume with no experience
Creating a resume for an investment banking (IB) job without any experience can be a daunting task. But you don’t need to fret too much: you can ‘bankify‘ your resume so that it sounds interesting to recruiters, despite not having seen the inside of a bank. How do you recreate your resume so that I-Banking … Read more