Recent non-target grad -- advice
What's up, everyone. First of all, I am a long time lurker & just want to thank everyone for the great content here. I've decided to stop being a little bitch and ask for help!
I recently graduated from a non-target in SoCal; Finance w/ a 3.3 GPA. My goal is to break into IB, boutique or BB. I know networking is key, but over the summer I've been focused on building my tech. skills which I think will help when I really start to network.
I would appreciate any advice regarding my current situation and options. I currently have a job outside the finance field, and have the opportunity to interview for a similar position with higher pay. But I also have the opportunity to move to the silicon valley.
Should I take the non-finance role in LA (while still attempting to break in) or move to the SV and focus solely on IB? Also, if I were to take the non-finance role, will that hinder networking or my chances of breaking in?
Any advice is greatly appreciated, thank you!