So, you want to get into investment banking? In some countries, I might be legally obligated to stop you – with force, if necessary. But if you’ve already taken the effort to search online and find this article, I won’t stop you – instead, I’ll show you exactly how to do it. There are 6 steps to breaking into investment banking: Understand the Industry – You’re going to be a peon at first. Plan Your Strategy – Networking? Cold-calling? Business school? Craft Your Story – So, why do you want to do investment banking? You can’t just say “for the money” even if that’s the truth. Network Like a Ninja – You need to pick up the phone and talk to real people to maximize your chances – online applications are useless. Bankify Your Resume – Think “Gordon Gekko” rather than “clueless liberal arts major” or “geeky engineer.” Ace Your Interviews – Are you smart, can you do the work, and do bankers like you? You better hope so. Now let’s jump in and see exactly what to do for each step so that you land investment banking offers. www.mergersandinquisitions.com/get-a-banking-job/