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Skills for landing a finance job in 2025?
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What skills from a consulting background are most valuable when pursuing a career in investment banking?
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How do I build a strong finance career if I started with a non-target school degree?
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What’s the best way to handle salary negotiations when transitioning from a non-finance role into finance?
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What are the key differences between consulting and finance careers, and how should I adjust my career strategy if I’m moving from one to the other?
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Having worked in both consulting and finance, I’d say the main difference is the focus. In consulting, it’s about big... (read entire answer)
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Case Interviews in Finance
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How can I make my finance resume stand out to top employers?
on Nov 07, 2024
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Can I apply to IB summer associate programs through website if I do not get shortlisted for an interview on-campus?
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Working hours in IB vs consulting?
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IB to Consulting or Consulting to IB - What's easier?
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Are financial modeling skills tested in finance interviews? How?
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