Before you can embark on an exciting career as an investment banker, you must first be hired. Investment banking is not for the faint of heart. Before hiring managers make you an offer, they want to be 120% sure that you have what it takes.

Every point of contact you make must communicate that you have the skill set to succeed as an investment banker. Your resume, informationals and interviews all must make repeated attempts at conveying that you have the attributes at the bottom of the page.