by meridith dennes | Mar 27, 2025 | Interviewing, Lateral Recruiting
Investment banking career progression should be straightforward, but the reality is far more complex, especially at the associate level. If you’ve ever wondered why some banks have “Associate 0” while others start at “Associate 1,” or why... 
by meridith dennes | Mar 26, 2025 | Exit Opportunities, Interviewing, Lateral Recruiting, Summer Internships
The investment banking industry remains one of the most competitive and challenging career paths in finance. Whether you’re a college student targeting your first summer analyst position, an experienced professional affected by recent industry layoffs, or... 
by meridith dennes | Mar 25, 2025 | Interviewing, Lateral Recruiting, Summer Internships
No Feedback Loop The job market post-pandemic has been tough, with many candidates experiencing “ghosting” during interview processes. As someone who’s worked in recruiting for years, I want to address something important: why you rarely get... 
by meridith dennes | Mar 7, 2025 | Interviewing, Lateral Recruiting, Summer Internships
Investment banking interviews are notoriously brutal. Whether you’re blanking on a DCF question, said something inappropriate to the MD, or just realized your suit has a coffee stain, we’ve got the insider tips to help you recover. The Disaster Story... 
by meridith dennes | Mar 1, 2025 | Exit Opportunities, Lateral Recruiting
The investment banking industry has long operated on an unwritten rule: perform or perish. For Managing Directors who’ve navigated decades of market cycles, a different challenge emerges in their later career stages – one that has little to do with market... 
by meridith dennes | Feb 25, 2025 | Lateral Recruiting
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...