How to Talk to an Investment Banker

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Tip 1 - Investment Banking Lingo: How To Walk, Talk And Act Like Gordon Gekko

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by Paul Carril | permalink

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For further reading: http://www.mergersandinquisitions.com/investment-banking-lingo/ ^[1]

Tip 2 - How To Talk to an Investment Bank

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by Bob Hancock | permalink

Here's how to approach an investment bank that protects your interests.

For further reading: http://www.inc.com/magazine/20041001/how-to-investment-bank.html ^[2]

Tip 3 - Ask A Banker: What Do Investment Bankers Actually Do?

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by Angelique van der Ven | permalink

They're traveling money salesmen. This explains why many of them are so ornery so much of the time.

For further reading: http://www.npr.org/sections/money/2012/10/08/162518147/ask-a-banker-what-do-investment-bankers-actually-do ^[3]

Tip 4 - How to network your way into an investment banking job

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by Jeff Schuchart | permalink

Did you know that the City of London is only just over one square mile in area? It’s not much and it gives an indication of how small the world of the UK investment banking industry is. Some might think that networking is just an American thing and that it won’t work in the UK, but they’d be wrong. Finance is a small world where who you know matters. It’s never too early to start networking; here’s what you should be doing to get yourself that graduate job.

For further reading: https://targetjobs.co.uk/career-sectors/investment-banking-and-investment/345282-how-to-network-your-way-into-an-investment-banking-job ^[4]

Tip 5 - Top Things To Know For An Investment Banking Interview

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by Daniel Sloan | permalink

Without some basic knowledge, you won't get the job. Find out what you need to know and how to prepare.
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For further reading: http://www.investopedia.com/articles/financialcareers/10/investment-banking-interview.asp ^[5]