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description: Starting a career in investment banking is no easy feat. With intense competition high pressure and limited positions this career option is often difficult to access. Fortunately there are several concrete and structured processes that can help any candidate shine in their interview and land that investment banking job. Whether youre an undergraduate prepping for your first internship or seeking a new career in investment banking knowing the ins and outs of the industry can help you make your big break. In this eBook Donna Khalife shares an insiders perspective to the investment banking industry and helps prepare readers for their chance at landing their dream job. WHAT'S IN THE BOOK? Insider experiences tips and advice on how to get an investment banking job Interviewing tips for internships and jobs including lists of interview questions  Step-by-step guide to creating strong and direct resumes and cover letters Detailed examination of an investment banking career path Exclusive recruitment tips and secretsLETTER TO READERS:Dear ReaderI wrote this guide as a way to share the inside scoop and give you the real deal (pun intended!) about getting a job in investment banking. When I was preparing my application years ago I remember having to scour a number of conflicting sources and wishing that someone would just be brutally honest about the job and how to break in. Other books on the subject are written from the viewpoint of career advisors who have never been on the inside. As someone who has applied to the analyst position from a non-traditional school advised peers at the post-MBA level and formally recruited both analysts and associates from various backgrounds I have been on all sides of the fence. I know the struggles of being a student and desperately wanting to launch your career with a desirable and highly competitive position. I also know the tactics that investment bankers employ to make sure they are hiring the best and the brightest. In this book you will learn the truth about what goes on inside the recruiting process. You will get actionable and honest advice about how to land a job in this rewarding field. I will also share stories from the battleground to help you decide if this is the right path for you and help you become a star performer once you get the offer and join the team.I wish you all the best and hope you carry some piece of this advice with you on your journey wherever it takes you.Best of luckDonna KhalifeCHAPTER OUTLINE:Chapter 1: Introduction to Investment BankingChapter 2: Why Investment Banking?Chapter 3: Understanding Investment BanksChapter 4: Investment Banking 101Chapter 5: Choosing the Best Product and Industry Group For YouChapter 6: Investment Banking AnalystsChapter 7: What Recruiters Look For In Undergraduate ApplicantsChapter 8: Investment Banking AssociatesChapter 9: What Recruiters Look for in MBA/JD ApplicantsChapter 10: Expectations of an Associate over an AnalystChapter 11: Resources for Investment Banking ApplicantsChapter 12: Investment Banking Recruitment Chapter 13: Investment Banking Resumes for Analysts and Associates Chapter 14: Investment Banking Cover Letters for Analysts and Associates Chapter 15: Insider Recruiting AdviceChapter 16: Investment Banking Interview AdviceChapter 17: Technical Interview Questions on Finance Valuation Economics and AccountingChapter 18: The Toughest Question: Identifying Your WeaknessesChapter 19: Interview Prep Work and Analysis
language: English
title: The Best Book on Investment Banking Careers
publisher: Hyperink Investment Banking Jobs