One page, zero typos, bullet points starting with action verbs. Technical: Can you build a DCF on a napkin? Review the "M&I" or "WSO" 400-question technical guides. Current Events:
: Includes 17 Excel-based case studies similar to those used at assessment centers and private equity interviews.
For the uninitiated, the BIWS guide is famous for three sections:
Maintain consistent eye contact, sit up straight, and speak at a measured pace. Avoid filler words ("like," "um," "ah").
Advanced technical scenarios, deep behavioral drilling, and cultural fit asset tests ("Would I want to work with this person at 3 a.m.?"). 2. Behavioral Interviews: Telling Your Story
Structured on-campus coffee chats, information sessions, and interview invitations.
Automated and video-based filtering.
: For situational questions ("Tell me about a time when..."), use the Situation, Task, Action, Result framework to provide structured, concise answers.
Banks prioritize candidates who can handle 80+ hour weeks with extreme attention to detail.
Includes real-life modeling tests and 17+ case study exercises to simulate assessment center environments.
Intrinsic valuation based on the present value of future free cash flows. Know how to calculate WACC and Terminal Value (Gordon Growth vs. Exit Multiple). 3. Enterprise Value (EV) vs. Equity Value Equity Value: The value of the company to shareholders only (Market Cap). Enterprise Value:
The PDF has a chapter on fit questions. Do not memorize their answers.
A grueling series of 4 to 6 back-to-back interviews lasting 30 minutes each.
Which you are targeting (Bulge Bracket, Elite Boutique, Regional) Your current comfort level with technical finance concepts
Don't make the mistake of thinking the technicals are all that matter. Bankers want to know if they can stand working with you for 80+ hours a week. "Walk Me Through Your Resume"
The PDF gives you the framework for valuation (DCF, Comps, Precedents). Close the book. Pick any public company (Starbucks, Nike, a local bank). Build a one-page pitch.
Breaking into Wall Street (BIWS) has long been a gold standard for candidates aiming for roles in investment banking, offering structured guides that bridge the gap between academic finance and real-world application. This guide highlights the essential components of their approach to help you master both technical and "fit" portions of the recruitment process.
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