Royal Bank of Canada (RBC)

A reader ask me what kind of roles are good for him to start a banking career. Well, it all depend on the person, such as interests and skill sets.

I have a link from the RBC. You simply answer three questions and it will help to find a right fit for you.

• RBC one of the "Best Workplaces in Canada"
• RBC among Canada's 10 Most Admired Corporate Cultures
• RBC recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers for 2009
  

Anna Maria D'Souza's Thought Of The Day

Before you start any banking job search, ask yourself these questions. Do you really know what an ibanker does? Do you know how the life of an ibanker is? It would be good to speak to more people in the business. Get more insights before writing your investment banking resume.

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Investment Banking Career

Ken Griffin Video

A reader left me a comment and suggested this interesting video about Ken Griffin.

Ken founded Citadel at the age of 22 with $4.2m. He started two funds from his dorm room at Harvard, and he claims that in between classes he would make trades. His first 'seeder' was Frank Meyer of Glenwood Capital who was amazed at Ken's success and his ROI. Frank provided $1m for Ken to invest while Ken was only 19, and the result exceeded his expectation.

Here is a video on Opalesque.tv in which Frank Meyer describes the keys of seeding new managers, as he did with Ken.

Anna's thought of the day:

It doesn't matter how old you are, as far as you are
good at investment and good at making money for yourself and others.

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Investment Banking Career

Follow Up Your Cover Letter With a Follow-Up!

I have just received this article from Jimmy Sweeney and could not wait to share with you. It should work well for investment banking jobs or any other jobs.

How would you like to double your job search odds? Is that a 'yes?' If so, please read carefully because I have a bit of magic to share with you that can make that possible.

The secret formula is this: Contact the company you want to work for not once but twice—first in your initial cover letter and then in a follow-up cover letter, giving you a chance to be noticed two times instead of one.

Make a GOOD First Impression TWICE!

Most job-hunters neglect this important step. They send out cover letters and then wait and hope. If no response arrives, they get discouraged, and some give up. But you don't have to be one of them.

Take It Easy and Keep It Simple

Ten days after your first cover letter write a short opening paragraph and add it to a copy of that letter and send it to the same person you contacted before. By adding the new opening you’re reminding the individual that he or she has heard from you before and now you're writing to advise that you're still interested and available to fill the position.

Example:

Dear Ms. Smith:

I contacted you a week or so ago and am following up here with a copy of my original letter in case it missed you the first time. I'm extremely interested in the position of (insert type of job) and would welcome meeting you for an in-person interview. (Continue with the original cover letter from that point on).

Think twice before you pass up this great opportunity to double your chance of landing an interview for the job you want. Follow through and follow up!


By Jimmy Sweeney
President of CareerJimmy and Author of the new, Amazing Cover Letter Creator


Investment Banking Resumes - Cover Letter Follow Up