Those of you who have been following me for awhile know how much I’m against doing financial modeling courses when prepping for summer internship interviews.
But recently, a student of mine asked if the same still applies for full-time recruiting.
Given a lot of summer internships are wrapping up and a lot of you are about to recruit for full-time position ... Show More
Mar 9
S2 Ep07: Investment Banking? Go Study Engineering!
In this episode of Wall Street Diaries, we break down how an investment banker thinks, and why an engineering mindset often matters more than pure finance knowledge. We talk about systems thinking, constraints, and tradeoffs, and how those ideas show up in real decisions on Wall ... Show More
1h 20m
Nov 2023
You like the job, but the salary range is too low - what next?
You've come across a job that ticks all the boxes, except for one important detail - the posted salary range doesn't align with your expectations. It's a situation that requires careful consideration, and we're here to help!We get it - finding a job that aligns with your skills a ... Show More
31m 6s
Nov 2023
How to level up your interview answers: why the 'situation' matters most!
When answering behavioral interview questions, it's important to emphasize what you did to respond to the problem, and what the impact was. But chances are, you aren't describing the initial 'situation' in enough detail!In this weeks episode, Emma and Sarah explain how you can se ... Show More
31m 54s
Jan 2024
Episode 393: Soft skills for interns and intern to QA
In this episode, Dave and Jamison answer these questions: NK: Hi, I am starting a SWE internship at big tech company in a few weeks. Given the current state of the market, getting a return offer has gotten harder. I have a few software internships under my belt at this point but ... Show More
27m 8s