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 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... 
by meridith dennes | Jan 4, 2025 | Lateral Recruiting, Networking
Deal Flow Blues: Time to Get Back to Those Pitch Decks So, the deal pipeline is flowing again, and your PowerPoint is calling. No more pretending your VPN is “having connection issues” when the MD texts, no more midday naps between Christmas cookies, and... 
by meridith dennes | Jan 4, 2025 | Interviewing, Lateral Recruiting
The endless nights of PowerPoint formatting and pitch deck number-crunching might finally be coming to an end. As we enter 2025, investment banks across the Street are gearing up for a significant push in AI implementation, and the target is clear: transforming the... 
by meridith dennes | Dec 21, 2024 | Lateral Recruiting
In a recent conversation with Business Insider, I shared my perspective on what’s shaping up to be a transformative year in investment banking recruitment. The signs of revival are unmistakable, and I’m not alone in this observation. When Evercore’s...