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Why Is It So Hard to Get into Investment Banking

There are 3 main reasons it is so hard to get into investment: (1) Competition – there is great demand for these roles, (2) Investment Banks are very selective since they need someone they can rely...

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How Much Sleep Do Investment Bankers Get

While working in Investment Banking, the average bedtime on weekdays for me was 1:29 AM, with an average sleep duration of 5 hours and 56 minutes. On weekends, the average bedtime was 12:02 AM, with...

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How Do Investment Bankers Manage Time

Investment bankers catch-up on sleep during the weekend and often allocate Saturdays for exercise and socialising. They also manage their time by keeping extremely organised, with a prioritised to-do...

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Investment Banking Salary UK

Introduction According to Dartmouth Partners data on Bulge-Bracket bank salaries, an investment banking analyst might expect to earn a base of £50.3k and a bonus of £40.6k before-tax, which...

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Investment Banking Video Interviews – Cracking the HireVue Algorithm

HireVue interviews are pre-recorded and completed after submitting your initial application including your CV, potentially a cover letter and psychometric tests. They usually consist of 3-5 questions...

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Investment Banking Case Study – PowerPoint Tips

Introduction A common example of an investment banking case study might involve creating a PowerPoint slide or deck. In this post, I walk through some tips that have helped me in the past when...

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This website has one simple aim: To help you get into investment banking by providing actionable advice on the application process and insights on the work.

The site evolved from the tips and techniques others generously shared with me while undertaking my own application season, which I later collated into the original 'game plan' document. The tips were then refined when sharing with others and expanded upon when working in the field full-time.

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