Analyst Mastermind

It's no secret how demanding top-tier internships and full-time positions are in finance. Doesn't matter if its investment banking, consulting, or asset management, colleges are pumping out record numbers of highly qualified (on paper at least) candidates who have checked every box when it comes to the traditional hiring process. Their resumes seemed to be packed with every conceivable accomplishment possible. So how do you stack the odds in your favor? Maybe you went to a no-name school and even with a stellar academic record and resume, you won't have a chance to get noticed among the flood of applicants and resumes. Maybe you went to a well-known school but don't have the padded resume and GPA to compete with the top-notch candidates out of Harvard and Yale. Finally, what if you are a top-notch candidate from an ivy league school, but want a spot at the absolute best-of-the-best hedge fund or private equity shop. How do you stand out among in that competition? Bad Advice Before we talk about solutions, let