Does tax work bring any value to my resume for obtaining an investment banking internship?
I am currently working in taxes, doing corporate and individual tax returns. Does my current job add any value to my resume when I apply for an investment banking internship? If not, what can I do to enhance my resume, in hope of landing an ibanking internship? A: Not to offend, but don’t listen to the first answer. It may help you if you’re volunteering at a hospital, but for an I-banking job will throw you under the bus. I find it’s best to be honest when it comes to the cut-through world of being an I-banker, so without further delay… Fact is, you can’t hope to “impress” in person because about 92% of applicants don’t get an interview (sounds high, but is accurate). Also, if it is just “simple” such as “familiarization with tax code”, it will be discarded. You need to impress enough on paper for them to want to meet you. And remember, almost everyone applying for the job has relevant experience, so be as unique yet relevant as possible. Sell them right away on what you have that t
