Sometimes it’s not about WHO you know but WHAT you know . . . even on Wall Street
SO, YOU WANT TO WORK ON WALL STREET. You’ve come to the right place. Filled with sample questions taken from actual interviews, How to Get a Job on Wall Street is like your own personal coach helping you land the job of your dreams. This nuts-and-bolts guide has no gimmicks or tricks. Instead, it shows you how to “wow” interviewers with nothing more than old-fashioned knowledge, confidence, and professionalism. Before you start sending out your résumé, learn everything you need to know about:
THE ROLE FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS PLAY IN SOCIETY
HOW TO READ BALANCE SHEETS AND INCOME STATEMENTS
THE FOUR MAIN CONCEPTS OF FINANCE
COMPANY VALUATION BASICS
You’re about to enter a high-stakes business, and those who do the hiring take their job seriously—so you can’t just “wing it” on an interview. How to Get a Job on Wall Street provides everything you need to know, so you can deliver when it counts.
SCOTT HOOVER is an associate professor of finance at Washington and Lee University. He teaches a variety of finance courses, including corporate finance, multinational corporate finance, investments, and real estate finance. Hoover served for eight years as advisor to the Williams Investment Society. He lives in Lexington, VA.
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