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Networking in Investment Banking

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Do I need a Master’s degree to get into Investment Banking?

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Should I start in Investment Banking if my long-term goal is Private Equity?

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What makes a good answer to “Why Investment Banking?”

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Bocconi BIEF vs HSG BBA vs HSG BSc Econ

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How would you spend your first six weeks preparing for IB interviews?

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Do investment banks also have "ban periods" after a rejection?

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Is Investment Banking realistic without an IB internship?

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Is it realistic to break into IB without a Summer Analyst internship?

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Are referrals actually necessary for finance recruiting?

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Market questions at Citi Investment Banking

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