»June 23, 2008: The Wheels on the bus go 'round and 'round...
This is how I see the current economic environment: Ben Bernanke is trying to drive a school bus up one of those curvy, Rocky Mountain roads with it raining sub-prime mortgages making slippery slopes for him to steer. On top of that he has the rising mountain of inflation to the left and the precipitous drop in economic output on the right. If he takes the slippery corners slow and with caut... ... (MORE)
»May 29, 2008: Help!!! How long does it take for a company to make a hiring decision?
So I am currently waiting on three different jobs that I have interviewed for. One (boutique investment bank) told me that it may take a month or so before a decision is made (it has been over six months, but I attribute part of this to the market turning south and the company being a bit unsure of the future), the second (major consulting firm) told me they would definitely contact me in thre... ... (MORE)
)»May 7, 2008: How much does a firm's name matter to my success?
So I have recently interviewed with two banks (one huge and the other small) for positions in their Economics and Investment Strategy groups and could potentially receive two offers. One bank is a short distance from where I live, but is going thru some tough times and has even laid off some people. It has a recognized name, but not bulge bracket by any means. The other position would eventu... ... (MORE)
»April 21, 2008: What can MBA's can learn from America's Next Top Model?
I know....not many a man would admit they watch America s Next Top Model (ANTM), but even a show with air-headed models can teach the revered MBA student something. While MBA s aren t required to do a photo shoot prior to our interviews with firms (thank god for most of us), the contestants face the same kind of judging that MBA s will when in front of a panel of interviewers. Watching severa... ... (MORE)
»July 26, 2007: Monty Burns and the Economy
There is a Simpson s episode where the evil billionaire, Montgomery Burns, visits the doctor and is told that he has every single disease possible, but they have somehow balanced each other out. In response to the doctor s comments, Monty Burns says, "So I m invincible." The doctor responds, "Lord no. Any single gust of wind may kill you." I feel like the US economy is k... ... (MORE)
»July 15, 2007: Inferiority - Superiority Complex.
Thomas Friedman mentions in his book the The World is Flat that other countries have some comparative advantage because of inferiority - superiority complex. This means that you are jealous of America and its success, but are still confident in your ability to succeed and this makes them especially driven. I think I suffer from this. I am jealous of the Ivy league types that dominant the ban... ... (MORE)
»June 15, 2007: Paris Hilton
I figured this would be a good way to help my blog get some hits. :) But seriously though, as smart MBA-type people my question for you is this: Should we be more appalled by the rich, spoiled girl or the people (especially those who hate her so much) that continue to make her relevant? I think the Bush Administration should put her on the no-fly list and somehow associate her with terrorists... ... (MORE)
Current mood:
Big-Smiley
Current mood:
Big-Smiley
»June 15, 2007: What does it all mean?
For anyone who has read my past blogs, I have been trying to get an Economist position in an Asset Management firm in Baltimore, MD. I really want the position and have already moved passed the phone interview stage. Here comes the dilemma. I have been told by the recruiter that I will be called in for an in-person interview, but we have yet to set up a time and I notice that the job has bee... ... (MORE)
»May 28, 2007: Vacation websites
So I just returned from a vacation to Charleston, SC, Hilton Head, SC, and Savannah, GA. I highly recommend Charleston because it has southern charm with big city comforts like a restuarants with good wine lists and excellent food (such as Bubba Gump Shrimp Factory....kidding.) My only complaint is regarding the tourist guide books. Why are there no tourist books that are honest and say that... ... (MORE)
»April 25, 2007: Economist versus Research Analyst
This is an update of a previous entry about a job situation. Essentially I went for an informational interview at a well-known asset management firm to learn about their equity research department from a fellow Smith Alum and to speak with the Chief Economist about a potential job in their department. Everything went well and I was very impressed with the people at the firm. BUT....always a B... ... (MORE)
