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Banking

Investment Banking 101: Understanding the Industry

Investment banking forms part of the financial services industry involved in the underwriting, distribution, and trading of securities. Investment bankers work on behalf of both individual and institutional clients to raise capital by issuing securities, as well as to advise clients on financial matters such as mergers, acquisitions, and other corporate finance activities. What Investment Bankers […]

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Career Advice

3 Key Ingredients for Your Consulting Resume

“Your resume is the single most important element in setting you apart from the competition”. As a job seeker, you’ll hear these words or a variation of them throughout your job search. Your resume is the first point of contact between you and your potential employer. In consulting, recruiters and hiring managers will filter through […]

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Interviews

Acing the Fit Interview — Strategy and Approach

Interviews at consulting firms are often broken down into 3 segments: Fit Interview (~10 mins) Case Interview (~30 mins) Questions and Answers (~5 mins) While the vast majority of content out there focuses on the case interview, it is worth pointing out that the fit interview should not be overlooked. Anecdotally, some candidates with poor […]