It's a huge disappointment when you're not on the list, but you'll survive.
Recruiters are the gatekeepers. You don't want to mess this up.
The reality is brutal.
How much of this is her and how much is her job?
Is a director at one bank the same as a VP at another?
A consultant who worked in banking tackles the misconceptions.
What's life really like at the Big Four accounting firms?
Hoping to move out of banking and into private equity? It may not be such a good idea.
Never judge a hedge fund manager by his cover.
Banks can be good places for 'old' coders, so long as you don't expect a promotion.