I Want to Work for "Bank of Morgan Sachs Capital"

I started writing a reply to this post, and thought it would be better to make a longer post on it. This isn't a definitive answer to bank X vs bank Y, but it's a start.

How to Pass HireVue Interviews - I Sat Too Many

How Brexit Will Hurt the Country

Guide to Competency Interview Questions

You should have multiple examples ready that you can draw on for each competency so you can assure the bank you have the appropriate abilities and can apply it to different environments (and after all, to show that you prepared).

How to Compose a Cold LinkedIn Message

Fit Interview Questions

Technical Interview Questions for Internships

This last part will focus on technical questions (which aren’t really that technical for Spring Weeks) as well as commercial awareness, brainteasers and the end of the interview.

How I had a Long Career in Finance

3 Apps Teaching You About Financial Markets

Words To Never Use On a CV

As I have discussed in my recent post titled most hiring managers will only give your CV about 20 seconds when they are scrolling through the initial batch of CVs.

How to Sell Yourself at the Interview

Interview Preparation for Beginners

Truth About Investment Banking CVs

Are you a female who's trying to make it in the male-dominated finance industry? I know, it's a battle field. It's especially harder for younger women. A lot of the time women are focused on doing a really good job. Yes, it's very important to be good at what you're doing. However, you also need to make sure that people know how awesome you are.

Tips From the Bright Investment Banking Conference 2014

Do You Really Want to Work in Finance?

Will Technology and AI Replace You?

In this post I discuss the developments in technology and how they potentially able to affect future jobs in the industry. Popular, high-paying jobs, which are available now might not be around in 10 years.

The CFA and What You Need to Know About It

Networking Guide for Women

The 2010s Under Macroscope

Predicting the future is fun, but I also wanted to take a look back on the past developments in economics. At first, I thought about looking back on the past decade, but going as far back as 2007/08 makes more sense – the year of the global financial crisis.

Sustainable Investments

Landing the Offer at a Graduate (or Internship) Assessment Centre

Top Schools Matter for Finance; Not for Engineering

That’s the conclusion of a recent report by The Wall Street Journal. As the authors describe, “Specifically, for business and other liberal-arts majors, the prestige of the school has a major impact on future earnings expectations.

How The Debt Ceiling in the US is Becoming a Problem

Personal Finance: Tips & Tricks for University Students and Graduates

Networking The Right Way

Networking is probably one of the most overrated and at the same time the most underrated aspects of business, especially if you progress in your career. Some of you might dread the thought of entering a room full of strangers to network, but having a robust network will help you with finding jobs before they are advertised and with sales before the procurement process starts.

Ex-Goldman Sachs Vice President: 8 Things You Should Know Before Hitting The Apply Button

Only Half of Graduates Will Land a Grad Scheme - Prepare For Setbacks

Excel Shortcut Tutorial to 10x Your Productivity on the Desk

In the finance world, Excel is where the technical work gets done, and keyboard shortcuts are your cheat codes. Few things are more frustrating than spending hours in Excel, clicking through menus with your mouse, only to see a colleague complete the same work in half the time, blazing through with multiple tips and tricks.

Use Cultural Differences to Your Advantage

No Internship No Problem

How to Survive & Thrive in Investment Banking

Breaking into top finance roles means embarking on one of the most intense and potentially rewarding career paths. Long hours, steep learning curves, and high-stakes deliverables will test even the most driven junior analyst or associate. But with the right playbook, you can not only survive but also build lasting momentum.

My Economic Predictions for '23

Everything You Should Know About ESG

Best investment banks to join in '23

Many young people who want to pursue a career in investment banking don’t know the differences between investment banks and simply apply to all banks to increase their chances of securing an internship or job. However, it is crucial to take into consideration the culture and the performance of the company before joining it to maximize your growth opportunities and reduce the likelihood of becoming unemployed after a short period (e.g, by joining Credit Suisse in 2022 or Deutsche Bank in 2023).

Kickstarted My Career - I Now Work in PE

PowerPoint for Dealmakers

Building and Managing Professional Relationships at Work - the Right Way - Part I

The following post is the first in a series, which is based on my previous professional experience working in KPMG’s corporate finance team. The series is meant to assist readers in their efforts to effectively build relationships with people at work.

The Base Rate and Why It’s Important and Its' Effect Across Asset Classes

What do the results of the US elections mean?

Building and Managing Professional Relationships at Work - the Right Way - Part III

The purpose of this series of posts is to provide you the reader with advice as to how to enter the social flow in the context of being new and relatively junior in a corporate environment. Doesn’t matter whether you work in consulting, in banking, in an industry role or for an investment firm—if you work for a professional organization, soft skills matter. They’re not all that matter, but they matter.

Target/Non-Target Universities - The Ultimate Guide

The Global Economy Under Macroscope: January

Intro to Excel: Tips and Tricks

Excel, often called the backbone of finance, is a tool no professional in investment banking, private equity, or corporate finance can afford to overlook. Mastering Excel is not just about technical skills but about creating purpose-built, clear, credible, and efficient spreadsheets that people trust. This trust, when consistently earned, can significantly enhance your professional reputation. In this article, we aim to share our hard-earned experience with you so you can benefit from it.

It's the Cycle - not You

Is the importance of alumni associations overrated?

The Base Interest Rate and its Impact on Inflation

You might have read that government interest rates are (almost) back to Trussian levels which could mean that the Bank of England would need to raise interest rates to 5.5% later in the year. Two-year gilt yields, a key measure of government borrowing costs, are currently at 4.56 per cent – the highest level since the turmoil that followed the disastrous mini-Budget.

Building and Managing Professional Relationships at Work - the Right Way - Part II

The leading financial centers in the world

Building and Managing Professional Relationships at Work - the Right Way - Part V

Now that your frame about who you are relative to your seniors is set (in a balanced way), a few words on building relationships. For starters, realize that building relationships is a process.

Building and Managing Professional Relationships at Work - the Right Way - Part IV

Alternative Paths

Unlock Your Potential with Graduate Coach!

Are you a recent graduate ready to take your finance career to new heights? Look no further than Graduate Coach – the premier career coaching and employability service designed specifically for graduates like you.

Sell-Side or Buy-Side: the Two Halves of High-Finance

Microsoft Excel: The Engine of Financial Models (And AI Impact)

Employers Won't Care What You Study (In Most Cases)

A commonly asked question by students is: would [insert degree] be "good enough" to break into [insert industry]? While a valid question to ask, the answer is complex and is not always a simple "Yes" or "No".

AI is here. How to Become Unexpendable?

Which Industry to Choose?

What Are So-Called Exit Opportunities?

One of the main attractive features of investment banking is the breadth of opportunities it opens beyond the industry itself. After a few years, many bankers try and some make the jump to private equity, or other related industries that offer a better work-life balance and better pay.

Industry Group under Lens: Industrials

What is an Assessment Centre & How to Get the Offer

Industry Group under Lens: TMT

In the fast-evolving landscape of 2026, the Technology, Media, and Telecommunications (TMT) sector stands as a colossus, driving economic growth while facing unprecedented scrutiny.