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Anonymous

08 Jun 2021

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Hi Guys would like to know what are essential set of skills I need to have when I apply for an investment banking role. For eg. Bloomberg etc.?

How do i market myself to the recruiters such that I stand out/become appealing to them? what would be some essential skills that I should have and some skillst that would make me stand out?

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Billy

14 Jan 2020

Development & Acquisitions Manager at Real Estate Private Equity

Soft skills are rather inbuilt in you, your confidence, how you carry yourself, your ability to sell a pen. Hard skills are equally important as well, so here's some sites that you can consider picking up Investment Banking skills!

https://www.wallstreetmojo.com/free-investment-...

It'd also be helpful to be CFA-certified, shows that your fundamentals in finance is strong

Fast thinking and confidence in your skill set.

Bjorn Ng

13 Jan 2020

Business Analyst at 10x Capital

Hey there, it's easy to say, but I think apart from the hard skills, it's definitely the soft skills, like communication. And also one thing I realize, is just be honest during the interview. I've went through so many interviews as a fresh grad, memorize certain questions (like strength/weakness), and I can pretty much tell that all recruiters can see through it.

All the best!

One key criteria is being able to talk well to sell yourself.

This involves the need to be able to plan for questions, be eloquent and fast thinking. Being fast thinking is a requirement in the daily ops job as investment banking

Coming from the perspective of someone who has worked in family offices/investent roles:

  1. Being a...

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