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Episode 81: What was an Interesting Pitch You got to Work on? Sep 24, 2021

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One of the most common questions asked during full time recruiting is talking about a deal or pitch that you got to work on. However, what if you feel like you didn’t actually do that much? Check out how I was able to help this student turn his minimal role on the pitch to something he can talk about and be proud of during his interview. Schedule a virtual coffee chat at: wallstmastermind.com/apply?utm_source=podcastep81

Episode 80: What are the Drivers that Affect Accretion / Dilution? Sep 21, 2021

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One of the more advanced topics in investment banking technical interviews involves doing M&A math… also known as “accretion / dilution.” I recently did a mock interview with one of our students where we went over this exact topic, and I thought it would be a great opportunity for you to learn how to answer this question as well. Schedule a free strategy session at: wallstmastermind.com/apply?utm_source=podcastep80

Episode 79: What are Valuation Multiples? Sep 08, 2021

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Valuation is one of the four major topics you’ll get tested on in investment banking interviews (the other three are accounting, M&A, and LBO). It might even be the most important topic, because everything you do in investment banking revolves around valuation in one way or another. If you’re not well versed on how valuation multiples work yet, check out this short episode to learn this very important topic. Schedule a free strategy session at: wallstmastermind.com/apply?utm_source=podcastep79

Episode 78: How Paolo Got Into IB as an MBA After Recruiting Unsuccessfully From a Non-Target School Sep 07, 2021

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Full transcript here: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1Lf3PWakIdcZnaYmGbP6vHOHsiphoqJor Our client Paolo is a perfect story of perseverance and resilience. After trying to recruit for investment banking unsuccessfully from a non-target school back in college, he went back to business school to reapply for summer associate positions. After not seeing much success initially, hear him talk about how WSMM helped him turn it around just in time before the recruiting cycle ended. To see if we can help you, schedule a free virtual coffee chat with one of our upperclassmen students here: wallstmastermind.com/apply?utm_source=podcastep78 On this call, we'll talk about how the recruiting process is going for you, and help you figure out how you can overcome any challenges you're currently experiencing.

Episode 77: How to Pitch a Stock Sep 03, 2021

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One question that we see a lot of students struggle with during interviews is “pitch me a stock you like.” The reason why this question can be tricky is because it’s very open-ended, and you can’t really just memorize the “right” answer. A student of mine recently asked me how to answer this question, and I thought I’d share my tips with you too. Schedule a free strategy session at: wallstmastermind.com/apply?utm_source=podcastep77

Episode 76: How Kelly Went from Being an Already Good IB Candidate to Being One of the Best Aug 29, 2021

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Our client Kelly studied at a top target school and was actually pretty qualified for investment banking. Although he knew he could probably get into banking by himself, he didn’t want just any bank; he wanted to be at one of the top groups in a top bank. To do that, he knew the resources at school weren’t enough to help him stand out. Hear what he did with WSMM to help him land offers from two of the top three technology investment banking groups on Wall Street. To see if we can help you, schedule a free strategy session here: www.wallstmastermind.com/apply/?utm_source=soundcloud-interviews-kelly 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 75: How Selin Went From Having Self Doubt to Getting Goldman Sachs TMT Aug 25, 2021

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Selin discovered investment banking during sophomore year, but wasn't sure if she was good enough to break into such a competitive field. Despite some help from the finance club members, she got rejected from all of her applications. Hear how joining WSMM helped her secure a sophomore summer internship from Deutsche Bank, followed by a junior summer internship from Goldman Sachs' TMT group. To see if we can help you, schedule a free strategy session here: www.wallstmastermind.com/apply/?utm_souce=podcastep75 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 74: How to Start a Networking Conversation With Investment Bankers Aug 18, 2021

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If you’re just starting to network with investment bankers, one of the most intimidating parts of the process is probably figuring out what to talk about during the conversation. I recently answered this question for one of my students where we talked about exactly how to do this. If you’ve been having trouble with this, this podcast is for you. Schedule a free strategy session at: wallstmastermind.com/apply?utm_source=podcastep74

Episode 73: Are Recommendations on Linkedin Necessary for Recruiting? Aug 11, 2021

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Some of you probably have seen a recommendations section on Linkedin where past coworkers/connections can vouch for you. But is it really necessary for recruiting? Will recruiters actually look seriously at your recommendations? Check out what I said about the importance of recommendations and how to go about getting them. Schedule a free strategy session at: wallstmastermind.com/apply?utm_source=podcastep73

Episode 72: How to Network if You are From a Non-Target School Aug 09, 2021

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Are you from a non-target school that has very few alumni working in investment banking? When networking, what can you do aside from just reaching out to alumni from your school? Check out my response from a recent Q&A I did. Schedule a free strategy session at: wallstmastermind.com/apply?utm_source=podcastep72

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