Getting a non-finance related internship this summer...
So, I'm a junior, but I'm graduating Fall 2013 so I'll have next summer to apply for banking internships.
This summer, I've managed to get nothing finance related (although I am trying and I think I could get one), but I can get some non-finance related internships.
The reason I ask this is because the non-finance related internships actually pay really well, and the finance related ones are usually unpaid. I don't know, I just want some money now.
Would getting a non-finance related internship hurt my chances? I feel like, if I do get an interview, they would ask me why I chose that internship and there's no way I could spin that in a positive direction.
And before people tell me it's impossible at this point to get a finance related internship, you're wrong. I've seen plenty of ads and listings for boutique banks, private equity, hedge funds, etc. in the past week. This implies that there is a demand for interns and cold calling should also be effective at this time.





If the non-finance stuff is
If the non-finance stuff is sufficiently impressive I feel that it can be worth it to forego a so-so finance internship. You can definitely spin pretty much any kind of experience in your favor. I mean, I rejected a finance offer this summer to take a non-finance (albeit econ-related) internship.
However, if the only reason you want a paid internship is for pocket change, then try and take the hit now and bank later, literally. If you don't have a good reason other than extra cash, your future interviewers will see that you actually didn't have a good reason to take a non-finance internship.
Last I checked, hedge funds,
Last I checked, hedge funds, private equity firms and boutique investment banks aren't jumping out of their chair to hire a kid with a sub-3.0 GPA and no finance experience.
Last I checked, when an ad
Last I checked, when an ad asks for a GPA 3.0+ then that means they're willing to hire someone with a GPA 3.0+. Sounds like me. Please stop stalking me, brah. It's pretty pathetic.
I've replied to two threads
I've replied to two threads and it's stalking? Whatever you say buddy.
And you're right, when the ads say 3.0 plus they mean 3.0 plus. Doesn't seem like that has worked out too well for you though has it?
That's funny, getting
That's funny, getting responses isn't working out well? What world do you live in, brah?
Sounds like someone is bitter because they were in a "better" position than I am and failed, so the only way they can rationalize this and make themselves feel better about themselves is by putting down others in "worse" position.
And yes, you're stalking me. First 2 posts were in my topics, and you also go through my post history? Strong stalker indeed.
? I have an investment
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I have an investment banking internship that I work 5-6 days a week in NYC.
To respond to you calling me a stalker, I've seen your posts (long time forum viewer) and at a certain point I decided to make an account and start posting. Gotta say, you just ask the stupidest questions and try to make excuses for everything. And at this point, I'm totally right. I've been on summer "vacation" for 2 weeks and seems like its almost mid summer for semester kids and you have nothing.
Your internship entails that
Your internship entails that you post on/stalk wallstreetoasis all day? Strong internship. Oh wait, you don't have one.
This forum attracts too many trolls. Makes sense though. Lots of faggots who think they're hard try to get into IB.
You are a complete moron. If
You are a complete moron.
If you knew anything about investment banking, you'd realize that at the summer analyst level, a lot of the early day (8-5) waiting for analysts to shovel you work. So yes, a lot of the afternoon you can tab between your work and websites. Glad I'm getting paid for it too; a lot better than sitting at home doing it like you
And believe me, I get a lot more pussy than you do (I'm guessing none) so calling me a faggot doesn't mean much.
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Sounds like you have an inferiority complex.