by meridith dennes | Apr 13, 2026 | Campus Recruiting, Summer Internships
There is a version of the finance recruiting story that goes like this: get a 3.7, land a Goldman summer analyst role, convert to full-time, and spend the next two years building your resume for the buy side. It is a clean story. It is also a story that describes a... 
by meridith dennes | Apr 12, 2026 | Campus Recruiting, Interviewing, Summer Internships
It’s 7:50 AM on a Tuesday. Coffee hasn’t kicked in. Inbox open. And there it is — email number twelve this week from a student who wants to “cut their teeth” in markets and wants me to know, with full confidence, that I “probably... 
by meridith dennes | Mar 29, 2026 | Campus Recruiting, Interviewing, Summer Internships
AI Is Already Reshaping M&A Recruiting M&A Recruiting · 2026 AI Is Already Reshaping M&A Recruiting — And Most Candidates Don't See It Yet Class sizes are shrinking, the ideal candidate profile is shifting, and the summer internship class is the leading indicator.... 
by meridith dennes | Jan 20, 2026 | Campus Recruiting, Summer Internships
A practical guide for college freshmen and sophomores seeking early career opportunities in investment banking, sales & trading, asset management, consulting, and professional services Important Notes Before You Begin Program Verification Status (as of January... 
by meridith dennes | Dec 16, 2025 | Campus Recruiting, Interviewing, Lateral Recruiting, Networking
I’ve Interviewed Hundreds of Banking Candidates. Here’s How the Best Ones Show They Were Top Performers Without Ever Saying “Top Bucket” If you’ve spent any time recruiting for lateral roles in investment banking, you’ve heard the... 
by meridith dennes | Dec 14, 2025 | Campus Recruiting, Interviewing, Lateral Recruiting
Master the Skills That Separate Top Performers from Everyone Else It’s 2:30 AM on a Tuesday. You’re still at your desk, squinting at a DCF model that should have been finished hours ago. Your mouse hand is cramping from endless clicking through Excel...