by meridith dennes | May 28, 2025 | Lateral Recruiting, Summer Internships
In investment banking recruiting, brand matters significantly, but its importance varies depending on your career stage and target role. While a prestigious brand name can greatly facilitate job hunting and career advancement, it’s not always a decisive factor.... 
by meridith dennes | May 28, 2025 | Lateral Recruiting, Summer Internships
Mistakes in investment banking aren’t just embarrassing—they can be career-defining moments. I still remember the first time I sent a pitch deck to a Managing Director with the wrong company logo on the cover page. What followed was a masterclass in professional... 
by meridith dennes | May 26, 2025 | Campus Recruiting, Summer Internships
Your mid-summer review could make or break your full-time offer. Here’s everything you need to know to ace it. The Bottom Line Up Front Mid-summer reviews typically happen during weeks five and six of your investment banking internship and directly impact your... 
by meridith dennes | May 19, 2025 | Campus Recruiting, Interviewing, Summer Internships
Walking into an investment bank as a fresh-faced analyst can feel like entering a foreign country where everyone speaks in code. Beyond the obvious terms like “IPO” and “M&A,” there’s an entire vocabulary that determines whether... 
by meridith dennes | May 19, 2025 | Summer Internships
Why Finance Internships Matter for High Schoolers Finance internships offer high school students an invaluable head start in their careers. These programs provide hands-on experience in financial markets, analytical thinking, and professional networking—skills that... 
by meridith dennes | May 19, 2025 | Summer Internships
Overview Summer internships at major investment banks like Goldman Sachs and Evercore represent some of the most coveted opportunities in finance, functioning as crucial gateways to prestigious Wall Street careers. These intensive 10-week programs are essentially...