William Blair is an investment banking company, still one of the few that is privately held in Chicago. Many persons who end up working here have experience from financial institutions throughout Chicago, and the surrounding region. One day, in January 2011 three recruiters decided to come to the Northwestern University Career Expo (aka job fair) for students and alumni. They set up a booth alongside other employers and waited for Northwestern students and alumni to approach them. I happen to be a very proud alumni of Northwestern... read full review »