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One further point in our CEO selections: I never look at where a candidate has gone to school. Never!
Warren E. Buffett • Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Annual Report 2024
Where does the college rank in US News & World Report college prestige list that dates back to 1981Are the classes amazing?Is there a sports team I’m keen to play on?Is there a particular professor I want to work with or a particular major I want to pursue? Only 27% of college grads end up with a job closely related to their major.
nfx.com • Your Life Is Driven by Network Effects
Where do most of the alumni of this college end up living? When you choose a college you are also choosing a regional network. If you go to school in California, for example, your friends and job offers will end up being mostly in that region. I don’t recruit at my alma mater Princeton anymore because it’s so low probability to pull a Princeton gra... See more
nfx.com • Your Life Is Driven by Network Effects
Also, don’t be afraid to contact the firms. Many people believe there’s a very rigid recruiting process and they can’t call recruiters and can’t talk to analysts, but just by reaching out you’ll see that people are so generous with their time when it comes to talking with others who show an interest in the industry.