The secret backdoor to a career on Wall Street: student finance clubs
Briefly

Jordan Cancel’s first week at Columbia University illustrated the intense competition among students pursuing finance careers. Clubs related to finance and business play a pivotal role, with students forming long lines to connect with leaders of these organizations. The necessary preparation for club admissions highlights the high stakes of such decisions, where appearance and presentation are of utmost importance. Throughout interviews including various university students, it was clear that these clubs serve as essential pathways to lucrative positions on Wall Street, impacting recruitment significantly.
"There were lines and lines of kids queued up at these club booths. I was honestly really overwhelmed."
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