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Description
You know you want investment banking. The problem is figuring out what actually deserves your time. This is the type of guidance I wish I had when I was recruiting from Baruch College. I did not have the traditional target-school recruiting pipeline or a built-in network in finance. I had to figure out how to build experience semester by semester, network into opportunities, position a non-traditional background and ultimately work my way from Baruch to Citigroup and then J.P. Morgan M&A. This package is designed for students who are serious about investment banking but are not sure whether they are doing the right things or even what they should be prioritizing. We'll start with your actual situation rather than following a generic recruiting checklist.
What you'll get from this package
Session 1 - Resume + Recruiting Roadmap
Session 2 - Networking + Your Story
Session 3 - Feedback + Actionable Steps
Additional details
Coaching delivered via live sessions.
My approach is pretty straightforward: I want to understand where you are today, where you’re trying to get to, and what’s actually standing in the way. I don’t believe in giving everyone the same recruiting playbook. Before we meet, I encourage you to send me your resume and a little context on your goals, recruiting status, and what you’re struggling with so I can come prepared and we can make the most of our time. During our sessions, I’ll be candid and practical. If I think you resume needs work, your story isn’t convincing, you’re spending too much time on the wrong things, or an interview answer isn’t landing, I’ll tell you but we’ll also work through exactly how to improve it. I also want these conversations to feel comfortable and down to earth. I’ve been the non-target student trying to figure out all this out myself, so there are no bad questions, and you don’t need to show up knowing all the finance jargon. My goal isn’t to overwhelm m you with information. It’s to help you focus on the few things that matter most, leave each session with clear next steps, and become more confident navigating the process on your own. I’m also happy to be an open book about my own experiences and what worked vs. didn’t work for me along the journey!
I typically respond within 24-48 hours and will always do my best to accommodate time-sensitive interviews or recruiting deadlines. I’m committed to providing candid, thoughtful feedback tailored to your situation, but I cannot guarantee interviews, offers, referrals, or specific recruiting outcomes. Come prepared to put in the work, and I’ll do the same.
Services included:
Investment Banking Strategy
Resume Review
Networking Strategy
Technical Interview Prep
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