Consulting to I-Banking Transition - Top 20 Lib Arts, 1.5 yr of consulting, but low GPA (resume critique)
So, to be honest, when I was finishing up college, I had no idea what I wanted to do. Given that, I just went to a boutique pharmaceutical consulting firm after graduating. But only recently have I learned I want to pursue a career in investment banking (M&A, preferably), eventually ending up in private equity.
I have good consulting experience I feel, but certainly not from the big 3, but I liked the work I did at my firm. Would you guys
a) mind looking at my resume and giving me a critique?
b) tell me what my chances are now that I missed the college recruiting scene for getting into an entry-level analyst role at any i-bank, whether small or large, wit this resume?
c) my GPA is fairly mediocre for the field, but I have about 1.5-2 years of work experience; so, do I still need to list it or can I remove it?
Thank you!
Resume:





Top 16 BSchool to BB/MM/Elite
Top 16 BSchool to BB/MM/Elite boutique?
futurectdoc wrote: Top 16
Top 16 BSchool to BB/MM/Elite boutique?
What, could you elaborate? I've never been to BSchool.. I said top 20 liberal arts college in Maine for a Bachelor's degree.
comidahindu
Top 16 BSchool to BB/MM/Elite boutique?
What, could you elaborate? I've never been to BSchool.. I said top 20 liberal arts college in Maine for a Bachelor's degree.
He's recommending you apply to a Top 16 b-school, where you will then (try to) get a job at a top IB firm.
gibbons_ wrote: comidahindu
Top 16 BSchool to BB/MM/Elite boutique?
What, could you elaborate? I've never been to BSchool.. I said top 20 liberal arts college in Maine for a Bachelor's degree.
He's recommending you apply to a Top 16 b-school, where you will then (try to) get a job at a top IB firm.
Oh okay, yeah I agree with him, but honestly, I cannot afford a business school. They're too expensive. That's why I am asking if there is a chance I can get in directly and, if so, how does my resume look..?
Anyone else?
Anyone else?
Your activity disclosed that
Your activity disclosed that you went to Bates.
Other than that, I think you are good. If you are not doing on campus recruiting then I think it'll be fine to remove the GPA.
Beef up.