Wall Street Diaries

Latest Episodes:

Episode 91: How to Ask Industry Specific Questions During a Networking Chat Oct 21, 2021

Show notes

Networking is one of the most important things you can do to get investment banking interviews. Without referrals from your networking contacts, you will get very few interviews. One of the best ways to stand out during a networking chat is to ask intelligent questions that show you’ve done your homework. After all, if you just ask the same cookie cutter questions that everyone else is asking, the banker is not going to remember you. Hear this podcast where I explain how to ask intelligent questions during networking to help yourself stand out from the competition. Book a Virtual Coffee Chat with an Upperclassmen Who Secured an Offer: wallstmastermind.com/apply?utm_source=podcastep91

Episode 90: How Kevin Went From a Non-Target MBA Program to Landing Multiple Bulge Bracket Offers Oct 20, 2021

Show notes

Our student Kevin had been dreaming of IB for 15 years before joining WSMM. In between, he tried entrepreneurship, worked in ministry, served in the Army, got a Masters in Finance, and worked at a state prison. Unable to break into IB, he decided to join WSMM during his MBA program at Florida A&M. Hear how he landed multiple bulge bracket offers with our help despite not having any prior finance work experience. Book a Virtual Coffee Chat with an Upperclassmen Who Secured an Offer: wallstmastermind.com/apply?utm_source=podcastep90

Episode 89: What is the difference between CapEx and OpEx? Oct 18, 2021

Show notes

One of the technical concepts that trips up many students is the difference between capital expenditures and operating expenses. It’s not as complicated as you think though - once you understand the difference it’s really quite simple. Listen as I explain what they are to one of our students. Book a Virtual Coffee Chat with an Upperclassmen Who Secured an Offer: wallstmastermind.com/apply?utm_source=podcastep89

Episode 88: How Alex Landed a Job With WSMM’s Help, Got an Even Better Offer with Jefferies Oct 13, 2021

Show notes

Our client Alex originally came to us as a senior from a non-target after failing to secure an investment banking summer internship. We helped him go from a middle office internship to a full-time middle market private equity offer, which was an amazing outcome. However, his offer got rescinded when COVID-19 hit. Hear how Alex used WSMM to recruit for a second time, and this time around ended up with an even better full-time offer from Jefferies. To see if we can help you, schedule a free strategy session here: www.wallstmastermind.com/apply/?utm_source=soundcloud-interviews-alex On this free strategy session, we'll talk about how the recruiting process is going for you, and help you figure out if and how you can overcome the challenges you're currently experiencing.

Episode 87: Tell Me About Yourself. Non-Business Major Edition Oct 12, 2021

Show notes

One of the most common questions that you will get asked during an interview is “tell me about yourself.” Do well on this question, make a good first impression, and the rest of your interview becomes much easier. The opposite is also true. Watch how I help this student craft his answer to this question in a way that will make him stand out against students who are seemingly more qualified on paper. Book a Virtual Coffee Chat with an Upperclassmen Who Secured an Offer: wallstmastermind.com/apply?utm_source=podcastep87

Episode 86: Walking Through a Multi-step 3-Statement Question Oct 08, 2021

Show notes

We are seeing more and more interviewers today ask “multi-step” three statement questions to really test a candidate’s knowledge. Watch me walk this student through an example of this type of question in this video. Book a Virtual Coffee Chat with an Upperclassmen Who Secured an Offer: wallstmastermind.com/apply?utm_source=podcastep86

Episode 85: How Andy Confidently Turned Down a PE Offer Before Landing an Offer at Goldman Oct 07, 2021

Show notes

Our client Andy had all the typical resources at his disposal (interview guides, finance clubs, etc.). He joined WSMM after realizing how those resources really weren't enough to stand out. Hear him talk about how WSMM helped him secure interviews with almost every bank he applied to, get multiple superdays, and even confidently turn down a private equity offer before eventually getting an offer at Goldman Sachs. Book a Virtual Coffee Chat with an Upperclassmen Who Secured an Offer: wallstmastermind.com/apply?utm_source=podcastep85

Episode 84: Pros and Cons of the Three Valuation Methodologies Oct 05, 2021

Show notes

One of the most common technical interview topics is valuation. Because everything you do in banking revolves around it. Watch how I explained these pros and cons to one of our students recently. Book a Virtual Coffee Chat with an Upperclassmen Who Secured an Offer: wallstmastermind.com/apply?utm_source=podcastep84

Epsiode 83: What You Should do Freshman Year Oct 01, 2021

Show notes

Are you an underclassman who is interested in getting into investment banking? Watch me explain what types of things to focus on right now to take advantage of that early start in the recruiting process. Schedule a free strategy session at: wallstmastermind.com/apply?utm_source=podcastep83

Episode 82: How to Explain the Mid-Year Convention in a DCF Sep 28, 2021

Show notes

One of the technical concepts that trips up a lot of candidates is the mid-year convention in a DCF. You not only need to know what it is, and how it works… But the tricky part is how to explain it in a concise and articulate manner to your interviewer (this is where most people mess up). It’s really not that hard though! Watch as I explain this concept to a student step by step. Schedule a free strategy session at: wallstmastermind.com/apply?utm_source=podcastep82

Our TOPPODCAST Picks

Follow Us

Stay Connected

Related Podcasts

Links

Stay Connected