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May 2023
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Episode 277: Avoid This Common Networkin...

WALL STREET MASTERMIND
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Everyone knows how important networking is for the investment banking recruiting process. However, many students make the mistake of only networking with junior bankers (analysts and associates), because they don't know what to talk about with senior bankers (VPs and up). Given senior bankers have way more influence than junior bankers, it's important to l ... Show More
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