top of page
NYC Skyline BW

Investment Banking

Investment Banking Programme

NOTE: At the end of the scheme, mentors will be able to answer further questions, conduct mock interviews, etc. but at their convenience. It is advised that mentors and mentees remain in touch as having a network of contacts plays an integral part to success in the city professions.

Introduction:

  • About the officer and how they secured their first-year internships

  • Overview of investment banking

  • Overview of the application process

Week 1

CV 1:

  • Overview of the typical CV structure

  • General advice

  • Working with the candidates to list points to include in each section

Week 2

CV 2:

  • Feedback on the candidate's CV 

  • Working with the candidates to alter and perfect their CV

Week 3

Cover Letters:

  • Overview of the typical cover letter structure

  • General advice

  • Working with the candidates to list points to include in each paragraph 

Week 4

Online Tests:

  • Overview of typical online tests given

  • General advice  

  • Running through examples with the candidates

Week 5

Interviews:

  • Overview of types of interviews given

  • General advice

  • Working with the candidates to list likely questions and answers to them

Week 6

Assessment Centres:

  • Overview of the AC structure

  • General advice

  • Working with the candidates to tackle presentations and group exercises

Week 7

Mock AC:

  • Mock presentation

  • Mock interviews 

  • Feedback on the performance of the candidates

Week 8

bottom of page