Michael M
Investment banking recruiting coach for students and career switchers
| Hourly rate range | $75 to $150 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students |
| Credentials | Master of Public Administration, University of Illinois at Chicago; International Affairs degree, George Washington University |
Michael M is an investment banking coach who helps students and career switchers win offers in IB recruiting. He broke into banking from a non-target school, so he knows the path from the outside. He has been both the candidate and the banker who decides who gets a seat. He coaches networking, technical questions, and superday interviews.
What Michael helps with
Michael works on the steps that decide an investment banking offer. He focuses on networking, technical prep, and interviews. He also helps candidates who feel overlooked because of their school.
- Networking without sounding like everyone else
- Answering technical questions without memorized scripts
- Handling superday interviews with confidence
- Breaking into banking from a non-target school
- Behavioral interview prep
- Cover letters
- Refining a resume
- Planning an investment banking career path
Who Michael works with
Michael coaches students and career switchers who want to get into investment banking. He works with people who come from non-target schools and lack legacy connections or a school recruiting pipeline.
Background and qualifications
He broke into the industry from a non-target school without legacy connections. He has sat on both sides of the recruiting table, as a candidate and as a banker choosing who gets hired. He studied International Affairs at George Washington University. He then earned a Master of Public Administration at the University of Illinois at Chicago. He also served as a Peace Corps Volunteer.
Michael M pricing
Programs and services
- Banking interview program with 5+ hours of coaching
- Custom hourly coaching for behavioral interview prep, cover letters, and more
- Chat with Michael before starting
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The CoachVouch take
He is a current investment banking Director who got in from a non-target school and now helps make hiring decisions.
Best for students and career switchers from non-target schools who want an investment banking offer.
Common questions
How much does Michael M charge?
Coaching with Michael runs $75 to $150 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Michael M help with?
Michael M helps with networking without sounding like everyone else, answering technical questions without memorized scripts, handling superday interviews with confidence and breaking into banking from a non-target school.
Is Michael M certified?
Michael M lists: Master of Public Administration, University of Illinois at Chicago; International Affairs degree, George Washington University.
Does Michael help candidates from non-target schools?
Yes. Michael broke into investment banking from a non-target school himself. He coaches candidates on networking and interviews to overcome that gap.
What parts of IB recruiting does Michael cover?
He covers networking, technical questions, and superday interviews. He also helps with behavioral interview prep and cover letters.
How do I contact Michael M?
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