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Steve Schwarzman welcomes Blackstone’s newest analyst class


To welcome our newest class of analysts, Steve Schwarzman, Chairman, CEO and Co-Founder of Blackstone, shared insights into how our firm maintains its strong culture and his tips for a successful career in finance.


Major takeaways included:


  • Set a standard of 100 percent for everything you do in your professional life;
  • There are no deductions for asking questions when you need help;
  • Don’t overcommit to projects. Learn how to balance your workload first;
  • Finance is a continual learning environment – be curious and inquisitive about everything we do.