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So you have the name and number of a potentially useful contact, huh? Listen to this episode for a strategy on making a phone call that yields the result you want.

Want to get into investment banking but have no useful contacts? Listen to this episode for a strategy on how to get hold of names, phone numbers and emails at specific banks.

Big bonuses present one of the lures to the investment banking industry but what do bankers actually earn? Find out in this episode.

The terms front and back office are regularly used in banking. What do they mean? Do these categories affect your bonus? Find out in this episode.

What are derivatives? What are they used for? Are they difficult to understand? Find out in this episode.

What does an equity call option involve? Listen to this episode for the definition of an equity call option as well as a realistic example.

What is an interest rate swap or IRS? How is it structured and how are payments calculated? Find out in this episode.

What is Libor? How is Libor compiled? What is it used for and where can you find it? What does Libor tell you about bank risk? Find out in this episode.

Exactly what is "investment banking"? This episode provides the quick answer.

What are the capital markets all about? What sort of work does one do in the capital markets of an investment bank and how's it different to the corporate finance? Find out in this episode.

What is corporate finance all about? What sort of work does one do there and how's it different to the capital markets? Find out in this episode.

What is the difference between a commercial or retail bank where you keep your savings account and an investment bank? Find out in this episode.

Investment banks need to stop favouring Ivy Leaguers! Or do they? Listen to my opinion, comment at katsonga.com/girlbanker.

If you have these 3 skills you chances of succeeding in investment banking will be enhanced.

What does the career ladder looking like in investment banking? How long will it take to get to the top? Can you move faster? Find out in this episode.

Done a few years of work outside the banking industry and want a career change? Considering doing a course to enhance your chances? What will help you wing your way into investment banking most easily: MBA or CFA. Find out in this episode.

Does the Chartered Financial Analyst program, CFA, help with getting into investment banking? Find out in this episode.

If you're trying to get into investment banking, what will stand out more on your resume / CV: the university or the type of course? Find out in this episode.

How can social networking negatively impact your chances of getting into an investment bank?

What's the best way to keep up-to-date with news on the investment banking sector so that you are well-informed by the date of an interview? Listen to find out.