by meridith dennes | May 31, 2025 | Summer Internships
Essentials to survive another all-nighter modeling DCFs and questioning life choices FOR THE FINANCE BROS 🦆 The Bro Uniform 1. Patagonia Better Sweater Fleece Vest Link: Patagonia Better Sweater Fleece Vest – Men’s Price: $99 Why Essential: The official... 
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...