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10、estment Banking Resumes at a Glance1Overview3The Bottom Line5Firms Eye View7Anatomy of a Resume13Preparing to Write27Basic Resume Donts and Dos35Resumes Reviewed41Cover Letters Reviewed83Getting Your Foot in the Door89Following Up93Interview Prep97Next Steps99Investment Banking Resumes at a GlanceTh

11、e Resumes Raison dEtre30 seconds or less to get you to the interview roomor not Guide for subsequent discussion in your interviewWill NOT get you a jobCover Letters Do not play a major role Can do moarm than goodAnatomy of the ResumeContent: education, experience, other Format: clean, clear, conserv

12、ativeDonts: career objective, colored paper, liesBig Four Characteristics Sought by Banking1.Qutative/analytical ability2.Drive for results3.Communication skills4.Team player mentality1Big Four Characteristics Sought by Sales and Trading1.Negotiation skills2.Intellect3.Communication skills/relations

13、hip building4.Power of persuasionTelling Your StoryThink about things youve done that demonstrate the Big Four characteristics it doesnt have to have been in an investment banking context.2OverviewYoure dying to get an interview with Goldman, Morgan Stanley, or Merrill. The resume submission deadlin

14、e is only days away. You know that hundreds of your classmates are vying for a spot on the same crowded interview schedules. How will your resume stand out among the crowd? You know theres no way youll beable to add another extracurricular presidency to your list of “Other Activities”by next week. E

15、ven you cantyour resume for more than 10 seconds withoutyour eyes rolling into the back of your head. Will you have enough points to bidfor a spot on all of those schedules? Argh!Take a deep breath. Were going to help you get some of the interviews with-out having to bid all of those points. With th

16、e market again showing signs oflife, hiring numbers at banks aealthy. Of course, it goes without saying thatcompetition is tough. Dont expectbrightest and best. And only those who can sthey are worth a second look will get called for an inteht:30 seconds. Thats the most time any resume reviewer will

17、 spend on the initialreview of your resume. That means you need to do th showcasing your skills and capabilities in atifying and presenting your quand your teamwork abilities in a format thats easy toofwill improve your chances of getting into the interview room. After that, its up to you. (Well, no

18、t entirely. For help in your investment banking interviews, turnto WetFeets Beat the Street and Beat the Street II Insider Guides.)This guide is designed to help you do the best possible job of presenting yourqualifications for a career in either banking (corporate finance or mergers and3acquisition

19、s) or sales and trading (capital markets). Although it wont land you a job at a prestigious firmtheres a lot more to getting a job offer than sending in a killer resumeit should give you insight into how the resume review process works and what firms are seeking. It is designed to help college and g

20、raduates (or anyone else pondering a career in investment banking) present them-selves in the best possible light to recruiters, resumefrom the top firms in the United States.ers, and interviewersWe interviewed insiders from some of the industrys elite firms (including Credit Suisse First Boston, Le

21、hman, UBS, and Merrill Lynch) to find out exactly what they look for in resumes and cover letters. Although there was some variation between companies, the comments were remarkably consistent: Resume content is key, but packaging also plays an important role for investment banks. This guidewill show

22、 you how to get a handle on both as you prepare to write your resume.We start by looking at how firms review resumes (and cover letters). We continue with a description of the standard investment banking resume and suggestions about structure and format, after which we tell you how to frame your exp

23、eri-ences and education to appeal to the resume reviewer. Finally, we review realresumes and give suggestions for improvement. Are youdive in!y to begin? Lets4The Bottom LineRemember this: Your resume will not get you an investment banking job. How- ever, your resume is essential to getting your foo

24、t in the door of a top firm andputting your candidacy up for serious consideration.At best, resumeers spend 30 seconds reviewing a resume the first time. In30 seconds, an excellent resume conveys who you are, what youre capable of, and how you have used your abilities to accomplish results. It indic

25、ates that you know yourself well and have a firm grasp of what you bring to the table. Or it doesnt. Although insiders tell us that “there isnt one right answer” to the ques- tion of how to create a good resume (good news for most of us!), they say the best resumes are concise, results-oriented, and

26、 very clearly presented. The correct structure can make you a more likely interview target and can even help you sail more smoothly through the interview process. In our conversations with insiders and reviews of schools resume books, we found that a lot of aspiring investment bankers dont understan

27、d how to successfully structure their resumes. This guidewill help you get ahead of them in line.Note: In this guide, we use investment banking as an umbrella term. For our pur-poses, it includes corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, debt and equitysales and trading. You may want toour Inside

28、r Guide to Careers in InvestmentBanking for in-depth descriptions of each area.5Firms-Eye ViewHow Resumes Are Used in the I-Banking Recruiting ProcessBefore you can write a killer resume, you need to know what happens to it after it leaves your hands. Our investment banking insiders say that your re

29、sume and cover letter play an important but limited role in the selection and evaluation process.Most firms recruiting teams consist of members who are almost always basedin the firms headquarters who then team up with colleagues in the appropriateregional offices. Recruiting teams are usuallyup of

30、bankers from severallevels (ranging from undergrad hires to MDs) in addition to a recruiting coordina-tor or manager from human resources. At the larger firms, most team members will be alums of your school. At least one of the team members will probablybe a recent graduate of your school. Including

31、 team members withalknowledge of the target schools helps the recruiting teams distinguish between real and inflated points on a resume and make informed appraisals of yourcredentials.Your resume will likely beby at least two team members who are appointed toreview independently submitted resumes an

32、d resume books from target schools.As one insider says, “Were looking for a reason to ding them.”The next step at many firms is for the recruiting team to discuss the top candi- dates and decide who will receive interview invites. In these sessions, the initial reviewer might be asked to describe th

33、e candidate, tell his or her “story,” andexplain what is compelling about the candidate. In some cases, the team captain7MD will do a final resume review and make interview decisions, either after thegroup discussion or in lieu of it.Remember, team members responsible for recruiting are usually busy

34、 juggling several dealsnamely their real jobs. They tend to review hundreds of resumes at a time and have very little time to spend on each one. Knowing this will help you understand just how forgettable any single resume can beand just howcompelling yours must be to stand out.From the firms point o

35、f view, the resumes primary purpose is to help the resume reviewers determine which candidates merit interviews. A well-executed resume will increase your chances of getting an interview, but it wont get you ajob offer. Additionally, your resume will often serve as the basis for an ongoingevaluation

36、 of your candidacy. Eachwho interviews you will probablyhave a copy of your resume and often a copy of the comments of those whohave aly interviewed you. Your interviewer will use your resume (and anycomments) to identify areas to be explored during the interview. Weaknesses or holes will be probed,

37、 strengths will be questioned, and anything that seemswill definitely be tested.Each firm has its own strategy for navigating the resume flowyoull want to do your homework on their respective businesses, cultures, and staffing approaches to get a sense of their priorities. Within each organization,

38、however, there are obvious “breeds” of resume reviewer. Based on our research, weve grouped them as three different species: general scanners, spike seekers, and idealists.You wont know which type will pick up your resume. However, as you figure out how to present your skills, its useful to know how

39、 various reviewers sortthrough their stacks.8General ScannersGeneral scanners have a broad list of attributes in mind and spend a minimal amount of time matching resumes to their criteria. Usually, they start by doinga quick scan, looking for the obvious scoop on the: Did he go to a topschool? Has s

40、he worked for good companies? What functional knowledge doeshe have? Its best if this information is prominent and comes immediately tothe eye. If they like what they see, then theyllthrough the entire resume.This approach is fairly typical of the way an investment banking team members resumes.Spike

41、 SeekersSpike seekers love highlights. Theyre looking for the one thing that will makethisstand out. Several reviewers have told us that they need to be able totell a compelling story about a candidate during resume review sessions. Oftenthe story will be about how one or two very strong and unique

42、traits that come through loud and clear on the resume.IdealistsSome reviewers have an ideal in mind before they starting, and they lookfor how well a resume measures upit. For example, they look for elementsof the “Big Four” characteristics: analytical skills, academics (3.8 GPA or above and mention

43、 of honors), and a team-type activity such as sports or commu involvement. One insider says, “I look for basic smarts, a team player with leader-ship skills. The captain of the lacrosse team with a high GPA.”O(jiān)ther idealists have a preference for one thing theyd like to see on a resume, based on thei

44、r own experience as well as their on observations of how past hires have performed. These individuals are the most difficult to please, because theyeach look for different things.9Common Characteristics of Successful CandidatesAlthough weve identified some very specific methods of the resume review,

45、 wefound overwhelsimilarity in what reviewers consider to be important resumeattributes. Most look for three or four required elements (what we call the “Big Four”) and several others that point to a candidates likely success as an invest- ment banker. As a general rule, candidates are not expected

46、to excel in each of the required areas, but they should exhibit some degree of experience or strengthin each area and demonstrate outstanding capability in at least one.The characteristics identified most frequently are as follows.Big Four: Banking1.Qutative/analytical ability2.Drive for results3.Co

47、mmunication skills4.Team player mentalityBig Four: Sales and Trading1.Negotiation skills2.Intellect3.Communication skills/relationship building4.Power of persuasionAdditional Important FactorsAlthough not as critical as the big four described for banking and sales and trading, the following factors

48、were also identified as important by insiders:10Relevndustry or functional experience (very important for experienced hires)Leadership capability or potentialKnowledge of final servicesAbility to balance multiple responsibilities orientedTop schoolsInteresting activitiesSome of the above items arent

49、 on an official resume review list, but they influ-ence whether resumes are selected. Firms weigh these items differently, depend- ing on the type of work they do and how they deploy junior-level staff.11The Role of Cover LettersInsiders overwhelly indicate that little, if any, attention is paid to

50、cover letters.Sometimes theyremore of a courtesy than a necessity (though we would not advise submitting a resume through thorwithout including a cover letter). One insider says, “We do look at them, but we skim rather than them.”Anatomy of a ResumeThe first step in preparing your resume is to under

51、stand (and accept) the basic rules, so that your presentation wont get you thrown out of the game. Thereare two areas in which you should conform to standard practice: format andcontent. Resumeers prefer to focus more on content, but its format thatenables them to pick out useful information quickly

52、. To assure a goodcontent and format must be in top shape. We discuss each in greater, bothbelow, but as a general rule, these are not places to push the envelope. Remem-ber, resumeers work 60- to 100-hour weeks. They are just looking for anexcuse to throw your resume into the circular file. Few of

53、them will give youextra credit for using bright blue paper or putting cartoons on your resume. Far more are likely to ding you for such frivolities. Ditto for the color bars andflashy formatting of an HTML-coded.FocusFirst things first: Youll need to customize your resume for banking or sales and tr

54、ading. If you are an undergrad or first-year MBA, its okay to look at both areas. However, we suggest you target your resume at your top choice. If you are a second-year MBA or experienced hire, its not okay to pursue both areas. If you do, youll come across as unfocused. If you really want that int

55、erview, take the time to prepare a solid resume thats relevant to the type of work you are pursuing. The most important thing to do when writing your resume is to be concise.13SequenceYour resume should include three sections: Education, Experience, and Other.In terms of sequence, you should lead wi

56、th your strength. If youre aand particularly if youre from a top-ranked school, start off with Education. Experienced professionals (those a few years or more out of school) should always lead with and emphasize Experience. As your school days recede into,the distance, they become less relevant and

57、firms become much more interestedin your professional experience than in the fact that you were editor of your school newspaper. The Other section should always be last.Do not include Career Objective, Career Summary, or another general overview section as all of these are superfluous. After all, the resume itself is a summary of y