How to Pass HireVue Interviews - I Sat Too Many

Maybe you’ve just applied for an internship or graduate program, or you are thinking of doing so and have heard of these “HireVue” video interviews. I had many questions when I first heard of them, and you might too.

I Want to Work for "Bank of Morgan Sachs Capital"

How Brexit Will Hurt the Country

Guide to Competency Interview Questions

You should have multiple examples ready that you can draw on for each competency so you can assure the bank you have the appropriate abilities and can apply it to different environments (and after all, to show that you prepared).

How to Compose a Cold LinkedIn Message

Fit Interview Questions

Technical Interview Questions for Internships

This last part will focus on technical questions (which aren’t really that technical for Spring Weeks) as well as commercial awareness, brainteasers and the end of the interview.

How I had a Long Career in Finance

3 Apps Teaching You About Financial Markets

How to Sell Yourself at the Interview

I've had in mind a write up on general interview etiquette for a while. This won't be a detailed overview of how to nail each stage of a rigorous process, think of it more as a best practice guide I've put together based on my own experiences of interviewing and being interviewed.

Words To Never Use On a CV

Interview Preparation for Beginners

Truth About Investment Banking CVs

Are you a female who's trying to make it in the male-dominated finance industry? I know, it's a battle field. It's especially harder for younger women. A lot of the time women are focused on doing a really good job. Yes, it's very important to be good at what you're doing. However, you also need to make sure that people know how awesome you are.

Do You Really Want to Work in Finance?

Tips From the Bright Investment Banking Conference 2014

Will Technology and AI Replace You?

In this post I discuss the developments in technology and how they potentially able to affect future jobs in the industry. Popular, high-paying jobs, which are available now might not be around in 10 years.

The 2010s Under Macroscope

The CFA and What You Need to Know About It

Networking Guide for Women

LinkedIn grown in popularity over the last five years and pretty much everyone in banking and finance is now on it. That makes it an excellent platform to reach out to people you otherwise wouldn’t have access to.

Sustainable Investments

Top Schools Matter for Finance; Not for Engineering

Landing the Offer at a Graduate (or Internship) Assessment Centre

So, your application has been accepted, then you've passed the aptitude tests, then nailed your telephone interview and you are now on first name terms with your HR coordinator.

Networking The Right Way

Personal Finance: Tips & Tricks for University Students and Graduates

How The Debt Ceiling in the US is Becoming a Problem

You will have come about the term “debt ceiling” in recent news – so what is it all about and why does it matter? Although it is a concept in US domestic politics, its repercussions could be felt across the globe.

Only Half of Graduates Will Land a Grad Scheme - Prepare For Setbacks

Use Cultural Differences to Your Advantage

Ex-Goldman Sachs Vice President: 8 Things You Should Know Before Hitting The Apply Button

The hiring process at GS is extremely selective, but also misunderstood. Here are 8 things you should know about applying to one of the most coveted firms in banking.

Excel Shortcut Tutorial to 10x Your Productivity on the Desk

How to Survive & Thrive in Investment Banking

No Internship No Problem

Summer internships are an important step to impress a potential employer if you are eyeing the big names, especially in the summer before your final year. But do not despair if you did not get one.

My Economic Predictions for '23

Kickstarted My Career - I Now Work in PE

Best investment banks to join in '23

Many young people who want to pursue a career in investment banking don’t know the differences between investment banks and simply apply to all banks to increase their chances of securing an internship or job. However, it is crucial to take into consideration the culture and the performance of the company before joining it to maximize your growth opportunities and reduce the likelihood of becoming unemployed after a short period (e.g, by joining Credit Suisse in 2022 or Deutsche Bank in 2023).

Building and Managing Professional Relationships at Work - the Right Way - Part I

Everything You Should Know About ESG

PowerPoint for Dealmakers

A crucial tool of the trade, PowerPoint is the powerhouse for your slide decks for every dealmaker in finance. It's used to create expensive, high-stakes, storytelling, marketing materials to sell a business or raise capital. However, PowerPoint can quickly become a huge time-drain, especially for juniors, with seemingly minor issues such as alignment, colour compatibility or endless iterations to improve slides...

Building and Managing Professional Relationships at Work - the Right Way - Part III

The Base Rate and Why It’s Important and Its' Effect Across Asset Classes

Target/Non-Target Universities - The Ultimate Guide

Attending a target versus a non-target university makes a huge difference when it comes to landing your first role. These categories are based on the relative attractiveness of universities reputation and more concretely, recruitment activity and networking opportunities available on campus.

What do the results of the US elections mean?

The Global Economy Under Macroscope: January

Intro to Excel: Tips and Tricks

Excel, often called the backbone of finance, is a tool no professional in investment banking, private equity, or corporate finance can afford to overlook. Mastering Excel is not just about technical skills but about creating purpose-built, clear, credible, and efficient spreadsheets that people trust. This trust, when consistently earned, can significantly enhance your professional reputation. In this article, we aim to share our hard-earned experience with you so you can benefit from it.

It's the Cycle - not You

Is the importance of alumni associations overrated?

Building and Managing Professional Relationships at Work - the Right Way - Part II

The next opportunity to speak with her presented itself in the gym. We attended the same gym, where I trained before work. One morning, I saw her on the treadmill four or five treadmills away from where I was running. I think she saw me there too, but I don’t really remember any more. In any case, I knew this was my moment. I got off my treadmill and walked over to hers. “I don’t mean to interrupt,” I said. “But it was so funny because my director told me I’m scared of you!”

The Base Interest Rate and its Impact on Inflation

The leading financial centers in the world

Building and Managing Professional Relationships at Work - the Right Way - Part V

Now that your frame about who you are relative to your seniors is set (in a balanced way), a few words on building relationships. For starters, realize that building relationships is a process.

Building and Managing Professional Relationships at Work - the Right Way - Part IV

Alternative Paths

Unlock Your Potential with Graduate Coach!

Are you a recent graduate ready to take your finance career to new heights? Look no further than Graduate Coach – the premier career coaching and employability service designed specifically for graduates like you.

Sell-Side or Buy-Side: the Two Halves of High-Finance

What Are So-Called Exit Opportunities?

The Secret to Success: Power

Power leads to success. If you don't understand corporate politics, people less talented than you will take your promotion. Most people wait for permissions, direction, and to be told what to do. Power favours those who move first.

Microsoft Excel: The Engine of Financial Models (And AI Impact)

Top 25 Continental European Target Universities

Employers Won't Care What You Study (In Most Cases)

A commonly asked question by students is: would [insert degree] be "good enough" to break into [insert industry]? While a valid question to ask, the answer is complex and is not always a simple "Yes" or "No".

AI is here. How to Become Unexpendable?

Which Industry to Choose?

What is an Assessment Centre & How to Get the Offer

An assessment centre, also known as an assessment day, is the final stage of a recruitment process. It generally runs for a whole day and candidates are judged by the business to identify the top quarter of the batch. Unlike 1-on-1 interviews, assessment centres model real-world scenarios and are used to build a holistic view of each candidate's skills and how they would perform in such situations.

How to Pass HireVue & Pymetrics Games

Industry Group under Lens: Industrials

How to Write Cover Letters for Spring Weeks in the UK and Europe

Spring Weeks (also known as Insight Weeks, Spring Internships, or Off-Cycle Programmes) represent one of the most powerful early-career gateways into investment banking, private equity, hedge funds, asset management, and sales & trading across London, Paris, Frankfurt, Zurich, and other European financial centres.

Industry Group under Lens: TMT

How SpaceX hit its $2tn valuation