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Sep 2022
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Episode 219: No Networking? No Problem

WALL STREET MASTERMIND
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Have you ever tried to write a cover letter, or tried to prepare your answer for “why do you want to work for our firm” … but you don’t know what to say because you haven’t networked with anyone from the firm yet? If so, you’re not alone. In fact, a lot of students find themselves in this situation. While networking ahead of time is ideal, sometimes it’s ju ... Show More
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