1. Start with warm intros, not job portals Forget blindly applying to 200 roles. Instead, reach out to 10 alumni or professionals for a 15-minute chat. Ask genuine questions about their role, team culture, or recent market events. A good conversation will open doors faster than a mass CV blast — that’s how real referrals happen. Example: One student I coached got 3 interviews from just 4 alumni chats. — 2. Post a killer LinkedIn project Want to stand out in 2025? Drop value publicly. Write a thread on an earnings call, share your thoughts on a macro trend, or build a simple options backtest in Python. If it’s sharp, clear, and actionable — recruiters will notice. Some might even DM you first. Real talk: I’ve seen posts on LVMH’s Q1 earnings or BTC volatility land interviews at AMs and S&T desks. — 3. Apply where no one else looks Everyone shoots for GS or Rothschild — but most roles are filled quietly elsewhere. Try mid-sized asset managers, boutique IBs, local family offices, or ...