{"product_id":"to-become-an-investment-banker-heather-girl-banker-katsonga-woodward-9781475169614","title":"To Become an Investment Banker: Girl Banker(R)'s Bullet Point Guide to Highflying Success","description":"\u003cp\u003eSo, you want to be an investment banker, huh? Well, you're looking in the right place. This is the ONLY book on the market that guides you right through the process from where and when to apply, to the most likely interview questions and even how to impress your boss from day one ensuring you keep that job. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJob applications to investment banks have shot up due to all the media attention that the industry has received but there are fewer jobs available: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eunemployment rate for 16- to 24-year-olds has risen sharply\u003c\/b\u003e in the current recession, from 15% in 2008 to 19% in 2009 and then to 20% in 2010 (poverty.org.uk). \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eJust 54% of Americans aged 18 to 24 currently have jobs.\u003c\/b\u003e That's the lowest employment rate for this age group since the government began keeping track in 1948. (Pew Research Center) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith the top investment banks now combing the world over to find the very best person for the job, you need to stay a step ahead. To help you succeed, \u003cb\u003eTo Become an Investment Banker\u003c\/b\u003e gives you all the information you need to have at your fingertips as well as extra advice to ensure you stand out from the crowd. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMuch of the information is presented in a bullet point format ensuring clarity and absolute ease of access. In addition, the laid-back, chatty tone of this semi-autobiographical book makes it an enjoyable read as well as an essential guide. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHeather Katsonga-Woodward started her investment banking journey in 2004 with an internship at Goldman Sachs. Since then, she has picked up a mass of useful tips that helped her survive, even during the whirlwinds of the 2007-2009 credit crunch. With input from four other investment bankers, \u003cb\u003eTo Become an Investment Banker\u003c\/b\u003e encompasses 25 years of collective banking expertise. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book is the perfect starting point if your sights are set on working in any major financial center. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTABLE OF CONTENTS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 1: FIGURING OUT WHAT'S WHAT\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCommercial \/ Retail Banking\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat Is Investment Banking \u0026amp; What Do Investment Bankers Do? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Typical Day in the Life of An Investment Banking Analyst\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAsset Management\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 2: GETTING INTO AN INVESTMENT BANK\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNetworking\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDeciding Where, When and How to Apply\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat Degree Will Get You In? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Application Process\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlternatives to the Standard Hiring Process\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eApplication Enhancers\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 3: INTERVIEW BASICS\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInterview Behavior\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInterview Dress Code\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRules on Answering Interview Questions\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 4: COMPETENCY-BASED QUESTIONS\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 5: BASIC ECONOMICS\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFiscal Policy\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMonetary Policy\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 6: BASIC TECHNICAL QUESTIONS\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCredit Risk\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrainteasers\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 7: TECHNICAL QUESTIONS FOR CORPORATE FINANCE AND EQUITY CAPITALS MARKETS (ECM) \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFinancial Reporting\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eValuation\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCash Equities\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEquity Derivatives\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 8: TECHNICAL QUESTIONS FOR DEBT CAPITAL MARKETS (DCM) OR FIXED INCOME CURRENCY AND COMMODITIES (FICC) \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBonds and Loans\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eForeign Exchange (FX) \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRates\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCredit\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCommodities\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 9: ON THE JOB\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTips That Will Help You to Hit The Ground Running\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePersonal Habits to Watch Out For\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEmail Etiquette\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDealing with Tiredness\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 10: GIRL BANKER(R)'S INSIGHTS\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn Handling Money\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn Being from an Ethnic Minority\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn Being a Girl\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn Lawsuits\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn Resigning\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eResources (including Recommended Books) \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHeadhunters\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eAppendix 1: Currency Codes\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAppendix 2: Banking Lingo and Acronyms\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIndex\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Heather 'Girl Banker Katsonga-Woodward\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1475169612\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781475169614\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Createspace Independent Publishing Platform\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/12\/2012\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 340\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.05lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.71d","brand":"Heather 'Girl Banker Katsonga-Woodward","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43935522128127,"sku":"9781475169614","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/products\/img_06ed7ef7-f989-4f98-b604-f4800db88577.jpg?v=1681420284","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/to-become-an-investment-banker-heather-girl-banker-katsonga-woodward-9781475169614","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}