Just wanted to get a collection of views from people who have actually used pheros on the first day of a new job. In particular, I wanted to gauge opinion from those who have used IG or A314, and the effects that it had with regard to first impressions.
My brother is starting at a investment bank in a couple of days. It’s his first job (he graduated recently from college). Given the extreme turbulence (no pun intended) seen in the global economy, the threat of layoffs and general shitty environment, I have given him free reign on my collection, to give him an “edge” over the other 25 or so Analysts in his class. I don’t know much about finance careers but from what I have read in other forums and by talking to him, first impression is absolutely crucial (just like any other job I guess!).
I think IG would be a good one (I don’t want him to appear like a “I know everything…I’m a star” type person so early into an important job and piss off someone above him) but I also have A314 UFE, which from my own experience is a little softer than full-fat A314.
Anyways, all thoughts are welcome and highly appreciated!
I meant for the situation where your new at a workplace and you dont know anyone there. So you would want to get everyone to like you fast, especially upper management.
This is a different animal all together. Bosses aren’t really intimidated by you because they’ve already made it past the “initiation” stages. You’re there to look the best and work the hardest, it’s a dog eat dog world in IB, and while you wanna make friends, the next guy will stab you in the back for the bigger bonus. Establish a well respected “I know what I’m doing don’t mess with me” vibe and let his own personality take over the rest.
Moreover, they work so many hours and are constantly busy that A314 in its oil form would work so much better because of the slow diffusion and he won’t forget to repply.
While all these are great suggestions, based on the individual providing them personal experience, the real question lies in your brothers personality. There are members here that greatly benefit from the warmer, more charismatic persona of IG, while others pull off A314 without a hitch. I would have him wear both and determine for himself which is the one “HE” is more comfortable with. Whenever I wear A314, which is more often than IG, I never felt like I knew everything. Contrary to that, as an ALPHA male, when there is something that I don’t know I embrace it to learn it. I take what I can get from whomever is offering it.
I think the best decision he can make is the decision of which one makes him more comfortable.