by meridith dennes | Apr 25, 2025 | Campus Recruiting, Interviewing, Summer Internships
The internship catch-22 is real: you need experience to get experience. As a finance student from a non-target school, I’ve seen firsthand how competitive the market is and how daunting it can be to secure that crucial first opportunity. But after researching... 
by meridith dennes | Apr 11, 2025 | Interviewing, Lateral Recruiting, Layoffs, Summer Internships
Deferred Comp and Visa Games: The Ruthless Math Behind Wall Street’s Redeployment Strategy In the glass towers of Manhattan, a quiet revolution in talent management has taken hold. As markets gyrate and deal flow stalls, investment banks are increasingly turning... 
by meridith dennes | Mar 29, 2025 | Interviewing, Lateral Recruiting, Summer Internships
Job searching involves understanding the unspoken etiquette of professional relationships, particularly with recruiters. When it comes to asking recruiters about potential roles, context and approach make all the difference. The Nuanced Answer: It Depends on Your... 
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 15, 2025 | Summer Internships
Market Forces Driving a Talent Acquisition Spree The private credit landscape is undergoing a significant shift as firms scramble to bolster their restructuring teams. With U.S. corporate bankruptcy filings hitting a 14-year high in 2024 (694 filings, the highest...