Tips and Tricks
A first impression is made within how long of meeting someone?
30 seconds!
What is the growth of the S&P 500 annually?
10%
How many rounds of interviews is typical for a finance position?
6 rounds max, could be less
What document do you need when you apply to a job?
What is the most popular online networking platform?
True or False: It is normal to get more rejections than acceptances.
True
These are the 2 types of retirement accounts
Roth IRA and 401K
How many rounds is typical for a consulting firm position?
2 rounds is average maybe more
In addition to your resume, what other document do you often submit when applying for a job?
Cover Letter
Who should you connect with on online networking platforms?
EVERYONE
What software is great for keeping track of job applications?
Excel
If you invest $5 a month for 50 years at an estimated rate of return of 10% annually, how much money will you have?
$81,627
When do you typically recruit for finance internships?
February to November for the following summer
What is the term for meeting people in your desired industry?
Networking
What 2 things should you do immediately after an interview?
Send thank you email and LinkedIn request
What can contacts you know do at a company you want to work for?
Referrals
These 2 firms can help you open a brokerage account
Fidelity and TD ameritrade
When do you typically recruit for a job in finance post-grad?
August to November
When should you start networking?
Now
What might come from an internship?
Return offer
True or False: You need a degree in finance to get a job in finance.
False
What is the max amount of money you can invest annually in a Roth IRA?
$6000, this can make you $3,915,869 by the time you are 65 years old!
What is the last round of interviews called?
Superday
True or False: High school involvement should be on your resume?
False for everyone but the new class
What is the optimal amount of connections to have on LinkedIn?
500