career coaching services
Career counselingLet our experienced Wall Street counselors help you secure more interviews and convert offers from top Investment Banks, Private Equity, Growth Equity firms, and Hedge Funds.
How Long You Can Stay Unemployed Before Your Career Takes a Hit
Wall Street doesn't wait for anyone. That's the harsh reality facing investment bankers who find themselves between jobs in today's competitive market. While conventional wisdom suggests a few months of unemployment is acceptable, industry data tells a more brutal...
The Big Hold: Why 2025’s M&A Market is All About Timing
Sources: Analysis based on data from PwC, London Stock Exchange Group, and Goldman Sachs earnings reports The merger and acquisition landscape of 2025 presents an intriguing paradox. Despite seemingly ideal conditions for dealmaking, M&A activity has hit an...
M&A Activity Hits Decade Low as Trump Policy Uncertainty Rattles Markets
January 2025 M&A Activity Plunges The U.S. mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market has entered 2025 with its weakest performance in a decade, as uncertainties surrounding President Donald Trump's trade policies and escalating global tensions create significant...
Want to Break Into Private Equity After Your MBA? Here’s the Hard Truth
Private equity firms have a secret they don't tell MBA candidates: They're not that interested in your expensive degree. "No amount of classroom learning can prepare you for leading real investment decisions," says a senior partner at a mid-market PE firm who spoke on...
The Challenges of Switching Banks as a Director
Let's talk about something that doesn't get enough attention in banking circles: how incredibly tough it is to switch banks when you're at the director level. Trust me, it's way more complicated than just updating your LinkedIn and showing up at a new desk. The Money...
What Private Credit Firms Are Paying in 2025
Private Credit's Talent War: Inside the Multi-Million Dollar Battle for Financial Talent in 2025 The private credit market, once a quiet corner of alternative investments, has emerged as one of Wall Street's most competitive battlegrounds for talent. As traditional...
How to Optimize Your LinkedIn Profile for Investment Banking
Creating a Compelling First Impression Investment banking is a relationship-driven industry where first impressions matter significantly. Your LinkedIn profile serves as your digital introduction to recruiters and potential employers. Begin with a powerful headline...
Is an MBA Really Worth the Money?
The Investment Banker's Guide to MBA ROI: Analyzing the 2024-2025 Market Reality Recent employment reports from Harvard Business School and Yale School of Management reveal significant shifts in the MBA landscape, presenting investment banking professionals with a...
Culture is a Key Factor: Inside 2025 Investment Banking Rankings
Vault's newly released 2025 Investment Banking Rankings have unveiled a seismic shift in Wall Street's power dynamics, with boutique powerhouse Centerview Partners maintaining its workplace crown while climbing to second place in prestige rankings. The comprehensive...
The Importance of Digital Assessments in Investment Banking Recruiting
Wall Street's talent pipeline has undergone a seismic shift. What was once a predictable path - campus visits, coffee chats, and in-person interviews - has evolved into a sophisticated, multi-layered digital assessment ecosystem that's fundamentally reshaping how...
Business Schools Face Market Test as HBS Reports Weakening Job Placement
Harvard Business School's latest employment report has sparked concerns across corporate America, as the prestigious program reports its highest post-graduation unemployment rate in a decade. According to recent data, 23% of Harvard's MBA graduates remained unemployed...
Wall Street’s Return to Office Mandate Revolution Intensifies
JPMorgan's decisive move to mandate five-day office attendance for its remaining hybrid workforce marks a watershed moment in Wall Street's evolving workplace dynamics. The policy shift, set to take effect in March 2025, has already generated significant internal...