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01Interview Preparation · 2 min read
‘Why This Firm?’ Three Notes. No Website Flattery.
Skip vague culture claims and forgettable deal lists. Explain why the work interests you, then ask what the role really involves.
02Careers & Recruitment · 6 min read
Investment Banking vs Private Equity vs Private Credit: What Actually Changes?
Adviser, owner or lender? See how the same transaction produces three different jobs, incentives and ways of thinking.
03Careers & Recruitment · 3 min read
A Finance Internship Deadline Six Weeks Away Might Not Mean You Have Six Weeks
Understand rolling recruitment, why a published deadline can create false comfort and when to submit a strong application.04Careers & Recruitment · 5 min read
7 Finance CV Mistakes That Make Strong Candidates Look Average
Strong academics are not enough if your CV hides them. Avoid seven common mistakes that make capable candidates difficult to recruit from.05Careers & Recruitment · 6 min read
What Students Think Investment Banking Analysts Do vs What They Actually Do
Models, PowerPoint and deals—but what does an investment-banking analyst actually do? See the role beyond the stereotypes.06Careers & Recruitment · 5 min read
Spring Week Does Not Mean Apply in Spring
Understand what Spring Weeks are, who they are for and why preparation starts earlier than many students expect.
07Careers & Recruitment · 9 min read
2027 finance internships are already open: the roles to apply to now
London programmes are already live across advisory, M&A and global markets. See what is open, why rolling recruitment matters and what to prepare now.08Careers & Recruitment · 5 min read
Why a 2027 finance internship matters—and why rejection is normal
Internships build experience, networks and graduate-job optionality. Here’s how to approach the application cycle without treating every rejection as a verdict.
09Careers & Recruitment · 6 min read
Finance internship eligibility: should you apply if you’re not in penultimate year?
Eligibility wording matters—but it isn’t always the whole decision. Learn when to apply, when to ask and how to make a non-standard profile credible.10Interview Preparation · 6 min read
‘Why This Firm?’ Stop Repeating Their Website Back to Them
A strong answer is not a recital of deals, rankings or values. Show what fits you—and use the interview to test whether the firm fits you too.11Interview Preparation · 7 min read
Finance interviews: what to expect from HireVue to the final round
Prepare for recorded video questions, competency interviews and technical problem-solving without relying on scripts or shortcuts.
12Leveraged Finance · 9 min read
What is leveraged finance—and why should you consider it?
Understand the work, skills, trade-offs and exit routes before deciding whether the career fits you.13Careers & Recruitment · 6 min read
The route into finance: Spring Week, internship or graduate role?
The conventional ladder helps—but it isn’t mandatory. See what to target, where boutiques fit and how to spend your application time.14Careers & Recruitment · 11 min read