Insider GuideKiller Investment Banking Resumes 2nd phần 2 pps

Common Characteristics of Successful Candidates

Although we’ve identified some very specific methods of the resume review, we

found overwhelming similarity in what reviewers consider to be important resume

attributes. Most look for three or four required elements (what we call the “Big

Four”) and several others that point to a candidate’s likely success as an invest￾ment banker. As a general rule, candidates are not expected to excel in each of

the required areas, but they should exhibit some degree of experience or strength

in each area and demonstrate outstanding capability in at least one.

The characteristics identified most frequently are as follows.

Big Four: Banking

1. Quantitative/analytical ability

2. Drive for results

3. Communication skills

4. Team player mentality

Big Four: Sales and Trading

1. Negotiation skills

2. Intellect

3. Communication skills/relationship building

4. Power of persuasion

Additional Important Factors

Although not as critical as the big four described for banking and sales and

trading, the following factors were also identified as important by insiders:

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