Transition to BreakingBayStreet
While working as an investment banker, Jay was actively involved in the recruiting process for young aspiring investment bankers and really enjoyed meeting people who were passionate about the industry. At the time, there were no resources for Canadians who aspired to work in Capital Markets. Jay talked about meeting people with so much potential, but just didn’t understand the ins and outs well enough to get in. After more than four years in Investment Banking, Jay started BreakingBayStreet to pursue his passion of helping people learn about the competitive recruiting process in capital markets.
Advice for Current Economics Students
Network! Network! Network! Jay says that Economics students are at a disadvantage because the culture of economics undergraduate programs doesn’t actively encourage networking with professionals and peers. Only through networking can students learn how to succeed on the job, in the interview, and get a leg up on their competition. Another piece of advice for Economics students is not to typecast yourselves as economists. Economics graduates are just as qualified to do most jobs suitable for commerce students and should act accordingly. Also, when it comes to preparing yourself for the job market, consider courses like game theory that teach the fundamentals of competition between businesses and the decision making process. These are skills that would be useful for entry level roles at any organization.
About BreakingBayStreet
BreakingBayStreet is a hub for the community of Canadians aspiring to become capital markets professionals offering every resource you could possibly need to succeed in the interview process and land a job. Check it out at http://breakingbaystreet.com/.
Author:
Alex Lin
Co-President, UW Economics Society
alumni series
Jay Crone
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