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Description
Not sure what you should be doing freshman or sophomore year to give yourself a real shot at investment banking? This is the package I wish I had at Baruch College. I didn't come from a traditional Wall Street pipeline. When I started at Baruch, I didn't have a built-in network in finance or a clear roadmap for how to eventually reach investment banking. I learned pretty quickly that coming from a non-target meant I had to be intentional about creating opportunities. I stacked classes so I could intern during the school year, started with whatever relevant experience I could get, networked constantly, and gradually worked my way into increasingly competitive internships and roles, eventually going from Baruch to Citigroup, J.P. Morgan M&A, and private equity. This package is for students who know they're interested in finance but are still asking: What should I actually be doing right now to give myself the best shot? We'll build a practical game plan around your specific starting point and not a generic checklist designed for someone at a target school. Let's get to work!
What you'll get from this package
Session 1 - Where Are You Today? Profile Assessment + Roadmap
Session 2 - Create More Opportunities (Internships + Networking)
Session 3 - Position Yourself for IB Recruiting (Resume + Story + Next Steps)
Additional details
Coaching delivered via live sessions.
My approach is pretty straightforward: I want to understand where you are today, where you’re trying to get to, and what’s actually standing in the way. I don’t believe in giving everyone the same recruiting playbook. Before we meet, I encourage you to send me your resume and a little context on your goals, recruiting status, and what you’re struggling with so I can come prepared and we can make the most of our time. During our sessions, I’ll be candid and practical. If I think you resume needs work, your story isn’t convincing, you’re spending too much time on the wrong things, or an interview answer isn’t landing, I’ll tell you but we’ll also work through exactly how to improve it. I also want these conversations to feel comfortable and down to earth. I’ve been the non-target student trying to figure out all this out myself, so there are no bad questions and you don’t need to show up knowing all the finance jargon. My goal isn’t to overwhelm m you with information. It’s to help you focus on the few things that matter most, leave each session with clear next steps, and become more confident navigating the process on your own. I’m also happy to be an open book about my own experiences and what worked vs. didn’t work for me along the journey!
I typically respond within 24-48 hours and will always do my best to accommodate time-sensitive interviews or recruiting deadlines. I’m committed to providing candid, thoughtful feedback tailored to your situation, but I cannot guarantee interviews, offers, referrals, or specific recruiting outcomes. Come prepared to put in the work, and I’ll do the same.
Services included:
LinkedIn Review
Investment Banking Strategy
Cover Letters
Resume Review
Networking Strategy
Technical Interview Prep
Behavioral Interview Prep
General Exploration
AI Automation
Skill Building
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