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In this episode of Careers in Finance on FinPod, we welcome Kristen Kelly and Jennifer Saarbach, founders of The Wall Street Skinny. Through their podcast, social media platforms, and other channels, they've built a high
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In this episode of Careers in Finance on FinPod, we welcome Kristen Kelly and Jennifer Saarbach, founders of The Wall Street Skinny. Through their podcast, social media platforms, and other channels, they've built a high
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In this episode of Careers in Finance on FinPod, we welcome Kristen Kelly and Jennifer Saarbach, founders of The Wall Street Skinny. Through their podcast, social media platforms, and other channels, they've built a highly regarded brand dedicated to demystifying the complex world of finance and helping others break into the industry. Kristen and Jennifer share their journeys of transitioning into high finance, offering real-world advice for those considering similar career moves. From navigating the challenges of non-finance degrees to leveraging mentorships and the power of perseverance, their stories are full of practical tips for listeners looking to unlock opportunities in finance. Tune in to hear how they started, the myths of working on Wall Street, and their thoughts on why keeping career options open is key to long-term success! In this episode, we cover: - The biggest myths about Wall Street careers. - The importance of mentorship and networking in finance. - How they broke into finance without traditional backgrounds. - How to position yourself for finance roles, even if you don't check every box. - Their passion for demystifying finance and bringing a fresh, more inclusive energy to the industry. Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction 00:59 - Meet The Wall Street Skinny 02:36 - How they started their finance careers 08:24 - Fixed-income sales and trading 14:02 - Not getting a return offer 16:16 - Internships and breaking into finance 22:08 - Myths about working on Wall Street 28:36 - How The Wall Street Skinny met 37:10 - Advice for people breaking into Wall Street 42:30 - Outro #WomenInFinance #FinanceCareers #WallStreet #FinancePodcast #InvestmentBanking
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In this episode of Careers in Finance on FinPod, we welcome Kristen Kelly and Jennifer Saarbach, founders of The Wall Street Skinny. Through their podcast, social media platforms, and other channels, they've built a high
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