Summary List Placement Starting a job at a Wall Street bank or prestigious private-equity firm might look different this year, but it's not to say what it takes to be successful at those institutions has changed fundamentally. Getting in is one thing, but standing out in a sea of bright, competitive colleagues while learning about complex markets and products is another. We asked this year's rising stars of Wall Street to give us their best advice for people just starting out. Take a look at some of the lessons and insights they've learned along the way.