@r0ute37
Jim Donovan seems like the type of guy to have a business card with subtle off-white coloring and tasteful thickness.
@myfriedscallmeguido
Interview: 1. Read the WSJ every day. One article on macro economics, one on an especific company transaction, one on the op ed page. 2. Get familiar with the 3 financial statements. 3. Get the interviewer to talk about themself. 4. Ask open ended questions. 7:02 Keeping the job: 1. Find a role model. Whoever is the best. 2. Make it clear that you have no ego. No task is beneath you. 3. Take notes. It conveys seriousness, shows the importance you assign to the topic, gives confidence that you are not going to forget. Recap the meeting at the end. 4. Work hard. 5. First impressions die hard. Be very responsive, especially early on. 6. Never stop learning. 14:04 How to excell: 1. Give your client advise that is the best for them, even (and more so) if it's contrary to your interest. 2. Take a position. (Assume the responsability on the matter) 3. Embrace and relish in adversity. 4. Master discipline. 5. Excell on the merits. 6. Never, ever, give up. Don't take no for an answer.
@FM-dm8xj
Please post way more Jim Donovan lectures and speeches!
@madferit84
Look how prepared he was. He learnt by heart the structure of the presentation with no slides at all. 4 key topics, each one had a certain amount of advices. Amazing brain, you can clearly see what Leadership means here. He is like a military General.
@realprofessoroak
I wish my lectures in college were this good. Clear, succinct, and actually valuable content from someone that has a wealth of knowledge and experience.
@sergeykulik868
I am not an investment banker, but his lectures on the industry and work ethics has been revolutionary in looking at client relationships for me.
@goatmentator1375
This guy never has a problem getting into Dorsia.
@3OOG
Investment bankers at GS keep a relatively low profile — Thank you, Jim Donovan for taking time to drop absolute gems. No matter your career pursuit you can find a way to apply these practices to your path for success.
@boiman1681
I'm not even an investment banker or even remotely in that industry. I'm a structural engineer. But the way Jim talks really motivates me and I think a lot of what he says transfers to all jobs
@Ashkan547
He missed one important skill to become an elite investment banker: Getting a table at Dorsia.
@Dakid015
I'm not and never going into investment banking. But my God I learned enough from this talk that I could apply to any business career. And it's more helpful than trying to get career advice at most undergraduate business programs. Jim Donovan's advice can be for anyone who wants to start learning business or be better at it.
@Cheesyfruitball
Jim Donovan gives incredible lectures! My only wish is that we had more of them. I’ve watched all of them so far and have learned a lot, keep ‘em comin!!
@norinegorham
This is more than just investment banking advice; it's a masterclass in professionalism and leadership applicable to any field. Thank you for sharing these invaluable insights, Mr. Donovan.
@serdar1629
After this video I subscriped the WSJ Newsletter.
@Blashmack
Jim is a hitter. I can tell that this is another classic, definitely saving it.
@JustinMurphy-zj1le
I used to look around at management committee meetings and think, “If we were to go to war, who would I want to be our leader”. Jim Donovan would definitely get my vote.
@JHei10
I've been waiting for a long time for a continuation of Jim Donovan's videos!! Everyone should check out his lectures "Secrets to Optimal Client Service" , "Are You Destined to Deal?" and "Managing Client Relationships ". Thanks to the University of Virginia School of Law for posting this!
@jaywilldoit
Love the bullet points he provides to navigate through not just a career in banking but in life as well. You don’t need tips on how to enjoy vacations or spend your money, like Bruce Lee said, don’t pray for an easy life, pray for the strength to endure a difficult one. In this case, Jim gives us the tools to navigate through a difficult but rewarding path.
@olbradley
Every speech he gives has a Gordon Gecko like tone and delivery to it and it’s great.
@RationalArgumentMan