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How to turn an internship into a full-time role?

What' s your best advice on how to make yourself stand apart and turn a 10-week internship with a consulting firm int...

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How do people decide between different divisions?

Say that you figured you want to work in Investment Banking - but how do you then decide between the many divisions, ...

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Tagged as: risk, research, ibd
Dilemma: Entrepreneurship vs Consultancy

Your thoughts? I assume there's a fair number of people around who have been in the same situation before..cheers guys..

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MBA, starting 2009? Good or bad idea?

I'm an accountant who was hoping to make the transfer into IBD with the help of a good US MBA programme. Is it a good...

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Whats the best way for applying for work experince with a solicitors firm?

I'm taking a gap year in september and i want to make the most of it by gaining relevant work experince for a career ...

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investment banking

What masters degree would be best for investment banking analyst? Banking and Finance or International Investment An...

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Is it possible to intern at an investment bank in France with little or no French?

I am however fluent in both English and Spanish. I was accepted into a study abroad program in Paris for this coming ...

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MSc Energy, Trade and Finance at Cass Business School or MSc Metals and Energy Finance at Imperial College?

I aim for a career in energy trading. I have a mathematical background, and would like to pursue a fantastic MSc degr...

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What is the best course to do @ uni for an accountancy career?

Is it better to do a mathematics course, an Accountancy course or a Mathematics&Accountancy course?

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Hedge Funds

Is it good to work as an equity researcher in hedge funds? Is it better to work at an investment bank? What would b...

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Whats the best alternative way into investment banking?

If you cant get a graduate position in investment banking, is it possible to move into investment banking after passi...

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What are the bonuses for individuals within private wealth management (in a top tier investment bank)?

Analyst Associate AVP VP Director MD Thanks in advance.

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What would a 1st year equity sales associate earn (salary + bonus) at a BB bank in London? Would there be much difference between derivatives and emerging markets or cash equities?

This info from a reliable source would really help me in negotiations. Many thanks in advance.

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Which Msc should I do forward with?

Msc Finance & Investment @ Edinburgh Msc Quantitative Finance @ CASS I am intrested in a FO role at an IBank

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How about ib in HK?

Hey guys, i will enter the MSc program in Hong Kong University in 2009. This is a one year program so i probably have...

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Bank of England & Investment Bank pay/working hours comparison?

I was just wondering how the Graduates at the Bank of England and the Investment Banks compare in terms of wages and ...

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2 or 1 page CV?

I have heard/read that, without exceptions, one has to have a 1 page CV for investment banking. I have, however, done...

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Tagged as: cvs, resumes, 1 page, 2 page
Online application forms & answers

Hi there. I am currently completing application forms for several graduate schemes with Big4 and Investment banks, an...

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Where to apply? Front or middle office?

Hi there, Thank you so much in advance for any pointers! I'm a 3rd year economics student at a top20 UK university...

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Tagged as: middle office, back office, applications
Graduate schemes

If the big banks close their graduate schemes, will I still be able to get a job in finance?

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Rejected. Everywhere. What to do now?

I got rejected from the main graduate schemes. What should I do now?

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Personal statement / career objective

What sort of things should I write on the personal statement / career objective on my CV?

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Application on hold

hi, ive applied to fortis for the summer internship...my application is on hold after the logical test, but since i w...

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Numerical tests - advice please!

Hey guys, its that time of the year again, i just wanted to know if anyone had any tips and advice on how to prepare ...

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Which university for Magic Circle firms?

Hey, I really want to work for a Magic Circle firm after uni. Do they make much of what university a person went to? ...

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Tagged as: law, universities, courses
Lawyers: work & pay

I've heard from various friends that lawyers have work crazy hours, a majority of lawyers are paid peanuts and only t...

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How much do people in Asset Management earn?

+ do they get any bonuses? (I want an easier life after BB IBD internship....) Thanks

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Tagged as: ibd, asset management
What career options are open to me with a major in Finance and a minor in International Business from Alabama State University?

I so want to be a stockbroker. I have been managing a virtual portfolio on Updown.com of $1,000,000 since May this ye...

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GDL/LPC

I've just finished the GDL and I'm not sure about doing the LPC. Can anyone that has done it tell me: is the LPC diff...

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VS at a good firm?

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