Finance ✦ Penny’s Take
Polished
R. Scott Morris · 2010
75/100
👍 Worth It
Written by a former Goldman Sachs managing director who's actually sat across the table for 500+ interviews, this one earns its keep for first-time job seekers and new grads. It's direct without being cold, and the Wall Street hiring pedigree gives the advice real weight.
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Verdict receipt0–100
Faith & family safety95
Substance / usefulness76
Craft & writing68
Originality58
Evidence & accuracy68
Hype vs delivers70
Age-fit88
Human-eye read76
Penny’s verdict75
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