Is the first call really free?

Yes. Thirty minutes, no cost and no obligation. We tell you honestly what we would do in your position, even if that is not working with us.

Is it online or in person?

Both. Most sessions are online, and in-person sessions can be arranged on request.

How does it work for under-18s?

A parent or guardian arranges any paid programme and is welcome on the first call. We keep written records of every session.

Can you guarantee an offer?

No, and anyone who does is not being straight with you. We make sure students apply to the right places, at the right time, and walk into every stage prepared.

Do you work with schools?

Yes. We deliver careers talks online and in person, and offer a whole-school platform that supports Gatsby Benchmark evidence. Request a demo and we will send the details for your school.

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Investment Banking, prepared one stage at a time.

One to one coaching for students aiming for the front office: written applications, online tests, competency and commercial interview practice, with some of the earliest deadlines in the industry built into the plan.

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Talks delivered at top universities and schools across the UK and internationally

What the job actually is

Bankers advise companies on buying other companies, raising money and listing on the stock market - long projects, tight deadlines and high stakes.

How you get in

Spring weeks, summer internships and degree apprenticeships, with some of the earliest application deadlines in the industry. Each stage screens harder than the last.

What banks look for, and how you build it

Attention to detail: applications and a CV free of the small errors bankers notice first.
A clear, evidenced interest in deals - one transaction you can talk about for two minutes.
Written applications that answer the question actually asked, not the one you prepared.
Interview readiness for the competency and commercial questions that decide offers.

How onDesk fits

How the coaching works.

Every onDesk student works with the same specialist throughout, matched to the area they are aiming for. Start with a free call, or book a single session - an application review or a mock interview - for the deadline in front of you. Sixth Form guides Years 12-13 through choosing a route and applying. University gives one recruitment cycle of coaching - targets, role knowledge, applications and interviews. Self-Study covers the curriculum at your own pace.

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