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How to Get an Investment Banking Internship

Brian DeChesare

If you want to know how to get an investment banking internship, it’s simple: Start very, very early and have a great “Plan B” if something goes wrong. The IB internship recruiting timeline is now so insane that even mainstream news sources like the Wall Street Journal are writing about it (“ The Race Is On to Hire Interns for 2025.

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The Search Fund Internship: Perfect Pathway into Investment Banking and Private Equity Roles?

Brian DeChesare

A long time ago, hardly anyone knew about search funds or search fund internships. A search fund internship is not as “good” as a true IB or PE internship but is far more relevant than many other internships. OK, So Where Does the Search Fund Internship Come into Play?

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How to Write a Finance Internship Resume with No Work Experience

Brian DeChesare

If you want an investment banking internship , you need a previous investment banking internship, usually at a smaller firm. If you want a sales & trading internship , you need previous trading experience. So, how do you write a resume or CV for a finance internship when you have no real work experience?

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The CFA for Investment Banking: Do the New Changes Make It Worthwhile?

Brian DeChesare

People online still argue about the merits of the CFA, whether they “need it” to win various roles, and its usefulness compared with an MBA, high grades, additional internships, or becoming a Twitch gaming superstar. Complete a part-time internship at a local private equity firm, venture capital firm, or search fund.

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The Full Guide to Pre-MBA Internships: Are They Worth It?

Brian DeChesare

A long time ago, the idea of a pre-MBA internship was odd because most people stayed in their full-time jobs until their MBAs began. Many incoming MBA students now wonder if they should complete them in addition to their normal internship(s). Do You “Need” a Pre-MBA Internship? How Do You Apply for Pre-MBA Internships?

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Capital Markets vs. Investment Banking: Deals, Careers, Recruiting, Exits, and Offer Decisions

Brian DeChesare

Note that while Leveraged Finance is technically in “capital markets,” it is closer to groups like M&A because most of the work relates to funding for acquisitions and leveraged buyouts. Should You Accept a Capital Markets Internship or Job Offer? You can expect the same early recruiting timeline in the U.S.,

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Investment Banking in Hong Kong: The Financial Center of the Future World Order?

Brian DeChesare

Expect internship applications that open the summer before the internship, online tests, a HireVue or first-round phone interview, and an assessment center if you pass these screens. A top university, good grades, and previous internship experience still matter, but most junior bankers are Chinese citizens who studied abroad.

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