By City Investment Training Studying at a target or semi-target  matters in investment banking because it puts you on the main recruitment pipeline. Banks hire efficiently, and these universities offer built-in access: campus presentations, closed networking events, strong alumni networks, and earlier visibility for spring weeks and summer internships. Recruiters also trust the “signal” of these schools, so your CV is more likely to be read and taken seriously, which usually

Step-by-Step Roadmap: Technical Skills, Mock Interviews, Networking Scripts, Cold Emails & More At City Investment Training we have helped hundreds of students break into the front end of investment banking, private equity and equity research from non-target schools . But the reality is simple: 💼 You must out-prepare students from target schools 💼 Your CV must look banking-ready 💼 Your networking game must be better than everyone else’s 💼 You must practice dozens of mock

If you’re deciding between a career in Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) and Private Equity (PE), you are choosing between advising on deals and owning the companies behind those deals. Both paths offer excellent compensation, steep learning curves, and demanding hours — but the nature of the work and long-term career upside are very different. This guide breaks down the core differences so you can make an informed decision about which path is right for you. What’s the Difference

75–90% of Students Fail at the CV Stage for Investment Banking Roles And Here's How to Avoid It If you’re applying for spring weeks, summer internships or graduate roles in investment banking, here’s a tough truth: Roughly 75–90% of students never make it past the CV / online screening stage. They’re rejected before  anyone at the bank ever speaks to them. Whats the biggest reason for failing to get your CV shortlisted for investment banking roles? Their CV simply doesn’t loo

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