A new National Bureau of Economic Research study reveals that being a college athlete from an Ivy League school significantly increases hiring odds on Wall Street, more so than a diploma alone. Researchers found that having a former teammate from the same sport and school already employed at a firm nearly triples a graduate's chances of being hired there. This effect is attributed to the strong team bonds and shared experiences, which act as a powerful social capital network, influencing recruiters and HR assessments. AI
RANK_REASON New academic research paper published by NBER. [lever_c_demoted from research: ic=1 ai=0.0]
- Bank of America
- Brian Moynihan
- Brian Roberts
- Brown University
- Comcast
- George Hu
- Goldman Sachs
- Harvard
- Morgan Stanley
- National Bureau of Economic Research
- Paul Gompers
- Sachin Srivastava
- University of Pennsylvania
- Wharton
- Will Levinson
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