What’s one soft skill you wish you had before starting in IB?

People obsess over Excel, modeling, comps, valuation…
but the longer I read about IB, the more I feel like soft skills matter just as much:
• handling pressure
• taking feedback
• communication under stress
• asking the right questions
• attention to tiny details

If you’re working in IB:

Posted Dec 9, 2025, 9:50 AM UTC

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