Your guide to a career in financeTM

Getting Hired

Getting Hired at a Job in Finance

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.

Career Tracks


The Bulge Bracket
Middle Market and Boutique Banks
Accounting and Consulting firms with Corporate Finance practices

Interview Preparation


Don’t Go It Alone. Assemble Your Power Team.
Crafting Your Story
Resume Tips
Sample Interview Questions

Attributes required for a job in investment banking:


Great attitude Passion for the industry Diligence
Extremely hard working Intelligent Financial acumen
Aggressive Client-focused Works well under pressure
Well-spoken Works well within a team Takes initiative