Career
Suggested Timeline for Wall Street Interview Preparation:
Freshman Year
- Start reading the Wall Street Journal or other news sources on a regular basis
- Read books found on our suggested reading list here
- Don’t worry about being an economics major if you don’t want to be. It is more important to do what you enjoy and show a passion for it
- Get involved – join clubs, play sports, etc. Investment banks like to see diverse interests, potential for growth, and demonstrated leadership
Sophomore Year
- Continue reading financial news sources and books
- See our suggested class list here
- It is helpful if you can get a finance-related internship for the summer, but certainly not necessary. Don’t be afraid to apply to summer internships for major investment banks as a sophomore – motivated and well-qualified sophomores often have the potential to obtain full internships. In addition, many banks have sophomore-specific summer programs
Junior Year – Fall Semester
- Get in contact with current seniors and other people who have worked in the field you are interested in
- Learn about the different divisions within investment banks (Sales & Trading, Corporate Finance/Investment Banking, etc.)
- Perfect your resume
- Sign up for E-Recruiting through the Duke Career Center and attend the necessary training sessions. For more information, click here
- Read the Vault and WetFeet resources from the Duke Career Center or on your own. Find more information here