US Student Struggling to Gain Traction
Hi everyone. I am a student at a semi-target in the Midwest. I came to the United States when I was six years old, and have been here ever since. However, due to the legal immigration backlog, I have not been able to receive my green card yet and am now struggling to gain traction because of my status as someone who is technically an international student.
For the UK/EU folks: I am reaching out to you guys today to see if anyone has any advice regarding the EU banks and their processes. I used to live in Sweden before moving to the US, and am certainly happy to move to the EU or UK for work. If any one has any pointers or recommendations on how/if I could make this happen, I would greatly appreciate it.
For the US folks: I am really struggling to gain traction. My personality has made it a little difficult to gain traction with the EBs. I have really meshed with many MM and BB firms, but am often precluded from applying due to my status. Does any one have any advice on what I can do? Is it too late for me? I know it might sound dramatic, but I am truly in the worst mental state I have been in my life. I don't know what I am doing here, and don't know what I can do any further. I have networked, kept a 3.95+ GPA, joined the IB programs at my school, and prepped as much as I can for technicals.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you so much.
Navigating the complex landscape of international job applications can indeed be challenging, especially when facing immigration or visa issues. Based on the most helpful WSO content, here are some tailored pieces of advice for both your UK/EU and US concerns:
For UK/EU Opportunities:
For US Opportunities:
General Advice:
Remember, your unique background and the challenges you've overcome can also be seen as strengths, demonstrating resilience, adaptability, and a global perspective. Keep pushing forward, and don't hesitate to reach out to your network for support and advice.
Sources: Could the banks halve their London work force due to Brexit?, London banking future after brexit, Advice for London 2022 Applications Cycle - A Couple of Observations, Advice for London applicants, Advice needed: JP Morgan European vs Global Equities - which team?
What year are you in? Do you have any prior internships? You've got a high GPA so maybe try applying to UK masters e.g. LBS, LSE, Imperial and Oxford then you'll have a higher chance of getting an IB offer i guess. Other UK people may have more insight..
Hi! I am a sophomore recruiting for SA 2025 roles in the US right now. I had a small search-fund internship, but it wasn't anything substantial.
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