Investment Banking
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March 6, 2025
How to Build Your Career Outside of the US
There are a lot of things to consider when trying to move abroad. It’s an incredible opportunity for growth, but it can be a difficult adjustment. Here's how to make that jump, from someone who's done it.

March 6, 2025
How to Break Into Investment Banking–What to Do From Freshman to Senior Year
Discover how to kickstart your finance career with our beginner's guide to investment banking. Get expert tips and insights on navigating this career path from day one to set yourself up for success.

March 6, 2025
How Many Pigs Are in China? | McKinsey Brain Teaser Answered
Uncover why the 'How Many Pigs Are in China?' brain teaser is a McKinsey interview favorite, and learn expert strategies to solve it for your consulting or finance interview success.

March 6, 2025
Six Tips for Balancing Mental Health in a Corporate Job
To celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month, we asked some of our experts how they stay balanced in the midst of challenging jobs. Here are their responses.

March 6, 2025
An Expert’s Guide to Resumes: Five Tips to Make You Stand Out
An expert Leland resume coach reveals his best advice on strengthening your resume, cultivated by years of experience running a resume review organization.

March 6, 2025
Morgan Stanley Hirevue Questions (and How to Answer Them)
Getting a job at one of the most prestigious investment banks in the world marks a major career step for many finance professionals. This article will dive into Morgan Stanley’s HireVue interview questions and provide a guide on how to answer them.

March 6, 2025
How to Answer the "Why Investment Banking?" Interview Question
Though one of the most common banking questions, most applicants struggle to answer “Why investment banking?” convincingly. Here are our tips for answering this question well, complete with examples of exceptional answers.

March 6, 2025
Why I Coach – Sandra Y.
Sandra Y., an expert Leland MBA and Investment Banking coach, outlines why she chooses to coach and what it means to her.

March 6, 2025
20+ Best Questions to Ask at the End of an Interview
Discover 20+ essential questions to ask at the end of your job interview to impress employers, gain insights, and make informed career decisions.

March 6, 2025
The Best MBA Programs for Investment Banking
An overview of the best business schools for a career in investment banking, including sample courses and average salaries.