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As an Entrepreneur, I am taking a bait starting my MBA in University of East London instead of some expensive elite schools in London. As I want to work in investment banking or private equity is this university degree helpful. What can be the best strategy to get an offer from elite firms post my MBA?
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New comment 28d ago
Font size for CV IB apps
I'm using the standard template with around 400 words using Times New Roman with a font size of 11 but I have a friend who has around 750 words with a font size of 8.5. Most of the guides I see online recommend font sizes for conciseness purposes to be between 10-12, although my friend sent his CV to his mentor who did not tell him to reduce the font size. Should I reduce my font size to allow me to talk further/add detail?
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New comment 30d ago
Mastering the Art of Connection: The Importance of Interpersonal Skills in Corporate Interviews
Your ability to connect and communicate effectively can make or break your chances of standing out in corporate interviews. That's right—I said it. Forget the laundry list of internships, insight days, vacation schemes, spring weeks, and society memberships you’ve curated on your LinkedIn profile. While those experiences certainly add value, what will truly set you apart in the corporate world is your interpersonal skills and the ability to master the art of connection. But don’t just take my word for it. TikTok—specifically the “CareerTok” community—has become Gen Z’s go-to platform for career advice (though clearly, they haven’t heard of us yet at City Careers Coach). The consensus? Soft skills and communication abilities aren’t just nice-to-haves; they’re the secret weapons for climbing the corporate ladder. Being easy to work with is THE most underrated skills in any career, from corporate law to venture capital. Whether you’re interviewing at a magic circle law firm or for a spring week placement at Deutsche Bank, corporate interviewers will want to picture how you will settle in with colleagues, the company’s culture, and clients. This is especially the case in careers like venture capital, where your ability to network with founders, investors, and team-members will determine your success in that role. This may seem as obvious to you as when your parents told you to “mind your manners” before heading out somewhere, but it goes much further than that. Personality is now the most ‘sustainable asset for business success’, and developing the kind of personality where you can blend into the world you want to succeed in is crucial to ensuring you get the future you deserve. I’m making out that developing these interpersonal skills is a tremendous difficulty and a daunting task, let me assure you that they can also make a corporate interview feel less formal and more like a conversation: remember, interviews are a chance for the hiring team to get to know you, and while they are an assessment of character, it is an opportunity for the real you – not the LinkedIn you – to shine.
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New comment Oct 21
CV template
Hey All, Does anyone have a CV template I could use to write my CV for spring weeks? Additionally, I do not have that much work experience, so what should I write as a substitute instead?
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New comment Oct 21
Interview Prep: Spring Weeks
To prepare for highly competitive interviews for IB spring weeks, what resources, preparation are useful to stand out? Moreover, is jobtestprep worth it as a training resource?
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New comment Oct 20
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