by meridith dennes | Mar 7, 2025 | Interviewing, Summer Internships
In 2023, Goldman Sachs received over 20,000 applications for approximately 500 investment banking analyst positions—a 2.5% acceptance rate more selective than Harvard. With most candidates possessing similar technical qualifications, the deciding factor often comes... 
by meridith dennes | Feb 9, 2025 | Buy Side, Interviewing, Lateral Recruiting
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... 
by meridith dennes | Feb 3, 2025 | Interviewing, Lateral Recruiting, Summer Internships
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... 
by meridith dennes | Jan 30, 2025 | Compensation Trends, Exit Opportunities, Interviewing
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... 
by meridith dennes | Jan 27, 2025 | Interviewing, Lateral Recruiting, Networking
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... 
by meridith dennes | Jan 26, 2025 | Campus Recruiting, Interviewing, Lateral Recruiting, Networking
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...