Jack O.
5.0
Seeking a career in investment banking? Let me help you tell your story!
Studied at University of Virginia, Charlottesville
Works at Duke University
Available Monday at 10:00 PM UTC
Usually responds within 18 hours
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Jack’s Investment Banking Qualifications
Coaches professionally
Experience level: Vice President
500+ people coached for Investment Banking
Jack has helped clients get into these companies:
I am a focused and transformative career coach who has helped hundreds of MBA students achieve their goals to work in investment banking. Building on my strong interpersonal skills, I am able to help hone clients' stories to answer "why investment banking?, why this bank?, why this group?" Having advised those focused on bulge bracket banks as well as boutiques, I have a deep understanding of the different roles in investment banking and have educated many about the best way to demonstrate their value as bankers.
Jack can help with:
Skill Building
Investment Banking Strategy
Cover Letters
Resume Review
Networking Strategy
Technical Interview Prep
Behavioral Interview Prep
Jack also coaches for Career Development and Private Equity. View all.
About Jack
I help clients find what's next in their careers. With nearly 20 years of career coaching experience in addition to 15 years of industry experience in consumer goods, financial services, and technology, I have worked with a wide variety of individuals to help them find fulfilling careers in roles that are a great fit. I look forward to learning about your goals and helping you achieve them!
Why do I coach?
I coach for a few key reasons: - to help and serve others; - to make a difference in people's lives; - to have, at the least, a small impact on the world. I so enjoy seeing years later people I have coached and instantly renew the strong relationship we built some time ago!
Work Experience
Career Coach for MBAs
Duke University
August 2019 - Present
Founder
Acorn Associates
June 2015 - Present
Enabling the career and leadership success of business executives who are seeking change and impact. Executive Coaching and Interviewing
Director of Career Services
UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School
June 2018 - June 2019
Led strategy, development, and administration of the career management, employer engagement, and leadership development functions executed by a 20+ person staff supporting the MBA programs and all alumni at UNC's Kenan-Flagler Business School. Coaching and Interviewing
Major Gifts Officer
Darden School of Business
July 2015 - June 2018
Worked with Darden's senior leaders, alumni, partner companies, and colleagues to propel Darden's momentum and expand its global impact. Interviewing
Assistant Dean for Career Development
Darden School of Business
March 2010 - June 2015
Previous titles: Associate Director (2005-2008), Director (2008-2010) and Assistant Dean (2010-2015) Member of Senior Leadership Team at Darden School of Business. Led team of career services professionals focused on helping MBA students develop life-long career management abilities, initiating and enhancing relationships with recruiting companies, and working with Darden's senior leadership to provide best-in-class career services. Executive Coaching, Coaching and +1 skill
Jack was also given offers to work at
International Paper Company
Legg Mason
T. Rowe Price
Procter & Gamble
Education
University of Virginia, Charlottesville
MA, East Asian Studies
1987 - 1989
Darden School of Business (UVA)
MBA, Business Administration and Management, General
1986 - 1989
Dartmouth College
Bachelor's degree, History
1978 - 1982
Jack was also personally admitted to
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
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Overall Rating
5.0
Jack has helped clients get into these companies: