How to choose the right bulge bracket firm

Good question! Your main tool is networking. How do you learn what firms have the best deal flow? Talking to people. How do you understand where there's a mentorship culture vs. a churn-the-analysts culture? Connecting with bankers. How do you assess reputation and exit opportunities? Networking with people who've been in those groups. 

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What helped me was looking beyond just the big names and focusing on the actual culture and vibe at each firm. Some places were super intense, while others felt more collaborative, which mattered a lot to me. I also reached out to a few people at different firms. Getting their honest take really helped me picture where I’d fit in. My advice: go for the place where you can see yourself growing and feeling challenged in a good way. You’ll know when it feels right.