Leveraging Personal Connections in Your Job Search

At business school we talk a lot about networking and reaching out to cold call people who might be able to help you with your professional research and goals. It is also important to leverage relationships with the people who …

Asking the right kinds of questions during recruitment events

You know you are supposed to ask questions to be noticed at recruiting event, but how do you know what are the right kind?  Let insight be your guide. Do your research about the industry, company and role, and then …

Connect with alumni to drive your career search

Networking can feel overwhelming.  But, we know that networking is powerful and a skill set that business school students around the world work hard to develop. Why?  The Wall Street Journal reports that up to 80% of jobs are never …

11 Great Careers for Anyone Interested in Finance

You might think you have a good idea of what the finance industry looks like even if you’ve never worked in it. Maybe you picture people in suits on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange shouting numbers or …

How to Become an Investment Banker, According to a Career Coach and Former Banker

So you think you want to be an investment banker? As someone who began her career in banking and now supports clients in landing their dream jobs, I can attest to the fact that many are initially drawn to the …