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Episode 182: Interviewer Being Mean to You? Jun 02, 2022

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What do you do when you run into an interviewer who acts totally disinterested in what you have to say? Does that mean they actually dislike you? Or are they just stress testing you to see how you react? Hear me answer this question so that you know how to handle this type of situation the next time it comes up! Book a Virtual Coffee Chat with an Upperclassmen Who Secured an Offer: wallstmastermind.com/apply?utm_source=podcastep182

Episode 181: How Jack Chose Investment Banking Over Consulting and Ended Up at an Elite Boutique Jun 01, 2022

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Our client Jack joined WSMM right before sophomore year, when he was still choosing between investment banking and consulting. Prior to joining WSMM, he already had a pretty good resume with his school, GPA, and relevant experiences. With that said, he knew that anything less than a bulge bracket or elite boutique bank would be a disappointment. Hear how he ultimately decided on investment banking and landed an elite boutique offer. Book a Virtual Coffee Chat with an Upperclassmen Who Secured an Offer: wallstmastermind.com/apply?utm_source=podcastep181

Episode 180: Best Demeanor to Have During Interviews May 30, 2022

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When you’re interviewing for a job, what kind of demeanor is the most effective? For example, is it better to be more serious and professional, or to be more upbeat and bubbly? This question came up recently in one of our coaching sessions, and I think it’s a good question. Hear my answer to this question so that you can maximize your chances of passing your interviews. Book a Virtual Coffee Chat with an Upperclassmen Who Secured an Offer: wallstmastermind.com/apply?utm_source=podcastep180

Episode 179: What to Do if a Banker Reschedules Last Minute May 26, 2022

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Oftentimes when you schedule a networking call with a banker, they will have to reschedule at the last minute. This is very normal because “firedrills” come up at work all the time, and the banker is always going to prioritize their clients over your networking call. When this happens, what is the best way to respond to make sure that you can still chat with the banker at a later time? Hear me coach a student through how to respond in this type of situation. Book a Virtual Coffee Chat with an Upperclassmen Who Secured an Offer: wallstmastermind.com/apply?utm_source=podcastep179

Episode 178: ELEVATE Program Session 6 Going Through Ximena's "Guaranteed Questions" Answers May 25, 2022

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In this session, we start working on Ximena's behavioral answers by giving her feedback on what we call "the guaranteed questions". These questions include tell me about yourself, or walk me through your resume, why investment banking, and why our bank. These are usually the first and most important questions that get asked in any interview, so it's crucial to knock these questions out of the park if you hope to get an offer. Book a Virtual Coffee Chat with an Upperclassmen Who Secured an Offer: wallstmastermind.com/apply?utm_source=podcastep178

Episode 176: Can FCF be Positive if EBITDA is Negative? May 19, 2022

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Most of you know that EBITDA is a proxy for cash flow. However, for some companies, it’s actually possible to have positive free cash flow when their EBITDA is negative. Can you guess how that might be? Hear me coach a student on this somewhat tricky technical question that gets asked. Book a Virtual Coffee Chat with an Upperclassmen Who Secured an Offer: wallstmastermind.com/apply?utm_source=podcastep176

Episode 175: How Jared Landed at Jefferies From a Non-Target by Networking With 350 Bankers May 18, 2022

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Our client Jared is a student from a small non-target liberal arts school that has barely sent any alumni to Wall Street in recent years. Despite these odds, Jared learned how to network from WSMM and ended up speaking with 350 bankers during his recruiting process. Hear how he was able to get selected for interviews with 10 firms, move on to multiple superdays, and eventually secure an offer from Jefferies. Book a Virtual Coffee Chat with an Upperclassmen Who Secured an Offer: wallstmastermind.com/apply?utm_source=podcastep175

Episode 174: How to Explain Changes in Operating Working Capital May 16, 2022

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Changes in operating working capital is one of the most important variables when calculating the free cash flow of a business. However, it’s a relatively difficult concept to grasp and explain, especially for someone who has never run an actual business before. They key to explaining this is understanding when an event is a USE of cash versus a SOURCE of cash. Hear me coach my student on how to explain this concept in a clear and concise way. Book a Virtual Coffee Chat with an Upperclassmen Who Secured an Offer: wallstmastermind.com/apply?utm_source=podcastep174

Episode 173: How to Calculate Fully Diluted Equity Value May 12, 2022

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When calculating the equity value of a business, you want to make sure you’re using the fully diluted share count, not just the basic share count. But how do you calculate the fully diluted share count? What are the different types of dilutive securities you have to take into account? And how does each type of dilutive security differ when it comes to calculating the dilution? Hear me coach a student through how to answer this question, which is often not well understood by candidates. Book a Virtual Coffee Chat with an Upperclassmen Who Secured an Offer: wallstmastermind.com/apply?utm_source=podcastep173

Episode 172: ELEVATE Program Session 5 Resume Questions May 11, 2022

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In this session, we give Ximena feedback on the next set of behavioral questions, including why she's interested in a particular coverage group within investment banking. We also focus on all the resume related questions, such as why she chose her school and major, as well as walking through the most relevant internship experiences she's had to date, which are her search fund internships. Book a Virtual Coffee Chat with an Upperclassmen Who Secured an Offer: wallstmastermind.com/apply?utm_source=podcastep172

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