The Art of Networking - Why it Matters and How to Not Suck at It

[@TheBryanJun]

Hi All - As announced in this video (bit.ly/3eduRGS) I’ve launched a Career Consulting / Life Chatting “Service” where I’m meeting people virtually for 30 minute sessions. I’m continuing to make videos and answering every question I can in the comments as always and live streaming every Wednesday at 10pm EST, but this is a good opportunity if you’re in need of individually catered advice. If you’re interested, please fill out this form forms.gle/LRdnvX7inZWYoBrj7 Looking forward to hearing from you!

[@giovannigiorno260]

This channel its not underrated, its for elite researchers

[@TheBryanJun]

HAHAHA

[@carter181]

Such a good channel great mix of career/life advice and entertainment - most other KZbinrs that make videos like you are actual ROBOTS

[@TheBryanJun]

Thanks so much!

[@vinyasa748]

Had my first networking call today. This helped 😭🙏🏿

[@TheBryanJun]

great to hear!

[@TS-ot2es]

Great video! You've mentioned that you prefer to be asked specific questions instead of generic ones. Can you maybe name a few questions you've gotten from people trying to network that impressed you and felt organic?

[@TheBryanJun]

One question I got receny - When you're working on deals, what makes you feel like "taking this job was really worth it"; it was open ended but made me reflect on my own career and made me say a lot hahaha

[@mariogotze6588]

Bryan Definitely using this in any upcoming interviews lol

[@joshuakwon7740]

That Roddy Rich reference was god tier. I never comment, but I'm DYING right now Bryan!

[@TheBryanJun]

HAHA not many people got that

[@mrsmileyemmy]

Was hoping you can do a video on how to land a return offer in IB in a summer internship, summer virtual internship is coming soon and could rrly appreciate your insight. Thanks so much for your videos!(:

[@TheBryanJun]

Great idea, I'll be sure to put it on the list

[@mayankkalra2118]

Hey Bryan, your videos are super helpful! I think a video topic that would be helpful to expanding your audience would be getting into banking as an experienced candidate from management consulting/corporate finance or similar roles. Is it at all possible? With or without an MBA, how would one tackle recruiting for IB?

[@TheBryanJun]

Great suggestion!

[@briannau4128]

Can you do any videos on the importance of Excel in banking and what you need to know?

[@TheBryanJun]

LOL maybe, it'll be a pretty boring video...

[@zenakiener6385]

@@TheBryanJun I avoid the boring stuff best I can. New year resolution mayhaps

[@jeanzwerger7331]

Hi Bryan, Great channel with great insights! Really like how naturally you present everything!

[@jeanzwerger7331]

Any networking advice for students from Europe (who already studied as exchange students in the US) and want to work in New York?

[@TheBryanJun]

Glad you like them!

[@erikc2489]

Hey Bryan, new to the channel. I'm a rising junior at Boston College studying economics and psychology. As an ec major who just completed my second year, I haven't had a ton of exposure to excel (as many of the ec classes were theory-based and centered on writing papers). I'm curious if you have any recommendations for specific courses I should look out for that may give me more exposure to excel, or any tips to learn it myself. I used it in one of my resource economics courses but even that only scratched the surface of excel. Thank you!

[@TheBryanJun]

I wouldn't worry too much about excel as you learn much of it on the job and it's "easier" to learn it when you have an actual task at hand. I don't think any legitimate bank is going to ask you to perform excel in front of them for an interview so I wouldn't sweat it

[@erikc2489]

@@TheBryanJun Great to hear, thank you! Subbed and will share your content with my friends also looking to get into IB

[@h.a.70]

Epic and super useful, appreciate it!

[@TheBryanJun]

Thanks!!

[@pruthvinbatham6137]

Wonderful video as usual Bryan! Could you please share insights on how to land a summer internship being an international student Thank you

[@TheBryanJun]

Great suggestion! I don't know much about the international process but can look into it

[@pruthvinbatham6137]

@@TheBryanJun thank you

[@pranitmathur2507]

Hey Bryan, for networking do you think LinkedIn can help for landing up a Investment banking job ? Secondly, for entering into IB, do you think graduating from Bschool is easier for getting into IBanking ?

[@TheBryanJun]

I've never used LinkedIn for IB networking LOL and in a way yes - especially if your school isn't a target school / if you lack finance experience, I think the b-school route is smart.

[@pranitmathur2507]

@@TheBryanJun makes sense. Jeez man! What if someone has no funds for Bschool yet, I guess he/she would have to wait for some time or probably luck to workout for them

[@mariogotze6588]

What are the odds of getting an IB offer simply by applying online (no networking) if you are at a target Ivy? Kind of curious.

[@trapitusaventurez2190]

Just apply through your school bro no need to sink as low as to applying through the general careers page for plebs.

[@TheBryanJun]

I would assume it's definitely possible to get an interview, but you should note that there's people at target ivys who are also networking and they may be hard to beat

[@SoulKeyy]

Thank you for the interesting insights Bryan! I'll be tuning in from Singapore. I hope to learn more about you and your career and how you can balance your career with KZbin. Don't forget me/us when your channel grows exponentially! :')

[@TheBryanJun]

Thanks so much!

[@spider-maninside5401]

Hey Bryan, how are you doing? I planning to go to Germany to pursue my MBA. I have some experience in data analysis. You know some kinds of programming experience. Is this a great asset to get into Investment banking?

[@TheBryanJun]

Yeah they're really looking for all kinds of backgrounds recently - not sure if Germany is any different but in the states it's GMAT, GPA, rec letters work experience and your personal statement

[@doctormister8295]

After addressing them as Mr/Ms should you continue calling them that after the initial email? Couldn't that limit your ability to create a close relationship?

[@TheBryanJun]

Yeah I think once you call and you feel comfortable go ahead and to the name

[@Abhisheikh_]

I was wondering if you could help me with some tips or skills that I should build. Being a computer science engineering and not having any financial background, what should I do/focus on in general to build my resume and make myself a stronger candidate for investment banking?

[@TheBryanJun]

I would work on getting soem finance related internship or club experience so you can show your passion / interest that is apart from CS

[@Abhisheikh_]

Hello, I am from India and I was supposed to come to USA for my masters in business analytics (MSBA) this fall. Unfortunately, there has been some delay in my plans due to the pandemic. I plan to be in USA for my masters in 2021 now. I will be actively looking for finance related opportunities. Thank you for your help, Regards.

[@mattu5888]

You had my like at "eeh err" 😁

[@TheBryanJun]

HAHAH thanks

[@leolamonerie2035]

very insightful video thank you!!

[@TheBryanJun]

Thank you!

[@jasonr7353]

Hey Bryan I’m in highschool and I want to become an investment banking analyst, so I was just wondering what colleges I should aim for. I am in the top 10% of my class, and I am a straight A student. I’ve looked into UT Austin and the University of Michigan because I have been researching and have seen that those are good schools that investment banks recruit from, but they are not Ivy League.

[@TheBryanJun]

Idk much about UT austin but Umich is a great school for banking, Ross is def a target

[@jasonr7353]

Bryan, thanks for the information!

[@abhinavdommaraju5365]

McCombs is definitely a target

[@Captainddog7]

Love your videos bryan!

[@TheBryanJun]

I appreciate that!

[@bernardlam2719]

Hey Bryan, dope content (as well as the 261-0 like/dislike record), just a quick question: Once I've found the person who I'd want to network with, is it a good idea to connect with them on linkedin first or is it excessive? Thanks!

[@TheBryanJun]

I'm not the biggest fan of LinkedIn but I'm sure if you keep cold messaging one person would reply. I'd establish a personal connection first

[@bernardlam2719]

@@TheBryanJun Thanks mate!

[@lawyerportal5226]

What do you do if you have opened up too much and shared your life story / overshared

[@conorrichard9829]

Super useful - I'm pursuing opportunities in the intersection of tech. and business and all your tips and insights are things I try to employ during networking! Great video!

[@TheBryanJun]

Great to hear! Thanks so much

[@konodio9125]

Great video!

[@TheBryanJun]

thanks so much!

[@ananyajain1942]

The BEST video on yt! Wait, can we network with you...? A serious question tho :)

[@forrest-forrest]

love your videos! (and everything else)

[@TheBryanJun]

Thanks so much!

[@mokusatsu8899]

Reddit to learn about finance? Wow. I've never heard of that website before. I'm looking forward to all the insightful information on there!

[@TheBryanJun]

yuge reddit fan

[@ayana902]

How do you best advise finding emails?

[@TheBryanJun]

try to remember unique words in them

[@justpossibly]

I think they meant the email addresses of people you want to network with.

[@gaving9463]

I have an idea, but I want to know the story behind the Clone Trooper helmet.

[@TheBryanJun]

HAHA just my little brother's

[@thewatcher7661]

Very informative but i notice that you have captain Rex's helmet, the force is strong with you lol

[@TheBryanJun]

HAHAH hell yeah

[@TheMaknah]

how does one meet for coffee during COVID

[@TheBryanJun]

over zoom :(

[@khalilfuller4939]

Getting it straight from the source*

[@andresmamafoundation6400]

SHOW US A SAMPLE EMAIL please o.o

[@TheBryanJun]

Great idea, will put it on the list!

[@NYRalltheway14]

Any veterans interested in IB or in IB right now? I'd really appreciate speaking with any of you.

[@zenakiener6385]

What's a veteran and IB and where is the relation

[@MH-us2ye]

Would you be willing to hop on a brief phone call with a loyal subscriber?

[@TheBryanJun]

HAHA :/ happy to answer questions here!

[@hrtjanestreettwosigmadesha8040]

This is what's wrong with the banking industry. You should be evaluated by your merit, your past achievements, not spam random people's email like a beggar. Study hard, win competitions, earn certificates/degrees. Stop bullshit your way into anything in life smh.

[@vcz7101]

yo maybe you should add your surname or 'IB' or smth to your channel name bc its hard to find your channel when i just type 'bryan' on the search bar

[@TheBryanJun]

I don't want to limit my channel to IB stuff so I'll probably leave it as just this for now - good suggestion though!

[@Combat1]

only 5k view vid on youtube, with 0 dislikes

[@TheBryanJun]

Wow

[@esther-zf6oj]

sup bryan

[@TheBryanJun]

Hello!

[@penelopechloe1660]

Do you do good at art i think i do 🖼

[@HankTheTank23]

Great video!

[@TheBryanJun]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@HankTheTank23]

@@TheBryanJun Glad that you're glad! I appreciate that you respond to your viewer's comments. That will take you a long way in the long run.