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Key Publications

If you're thinking of working on Wall Street and you are not familiar with any of these publications, ..., well, you get the idea.

Interview Prep Books

Both of these yearly publications give an excellent overview of the major banks, consulting firms, and corporations that recruit on campus.  The Career Resource Library has copies of the latest versions for each firm.  They provide a excellent starting point as you educate yourself about banks you are interested in.

This book answers that question "Do you know what you're getting into?"  Fast Track gives excellent descriptions of the lifestyles in investment banking, sales & trading, and consulting, as well as advice on how to land an offer.  Comprehensive and up-to-date.

Books Depicting Life on Wall Street

This brief list of books includes extremely well known, frequently mentioned books that in one way or another have made an significant impact on Wall Street (in no particular order).

Barbarians

Barbarians at the Gate
The epic tale of the largest LBO in history, KKR's takeover of RJR Nabisco.
Liars Poker

Liar's Poker
The classic and hilarious tale of bond trading in the 80's at Salomon Brothers, a cornerstone of Wall Street lore.
Intell Investor

The Intelligent Investor
First published in 1949, Warren Buffet describes Graham's guide as the all-time most important and influential work on individual investing.
Ma

The Art of M&A
The classic M&A handbook.

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