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David Shanberg
Director, Mergers & Acquisitions
Corporate Development
SBC Communications

PROS and CONS
The best part about being in the business
and the worst....

INTERVIEWS
What intangible qualities do you value most in candidates?
Is there a future for people looking into Mergers & Acquisitions?
What's the career progression for an analyst in the division?

COMMENTARIES
Challenges in the telecom industry
The culture at SBC Communications
The toughest part about working in M&A

WORK DESCRIPTIONS
What are the duties of your position?
How do your hours compare to those in banking?
What kinds of financial analysis do you perform?
How will my duties evolve as I move up in the firm?

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
What's the most valuable thing you've learned in this job?
What distinguishes the most successful people in this career?
Isn't the M&A work environment rather competitive?