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How to get London internship from continental Europe
 

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 on 8/21/12 at 12:44pm

Im studying my physics bachelors in Scandinavian country and I would like to someday break into finance. I was just wondering how hard is it to get internship in London if you are living outside UK? Is there any chance to get internship in BB or large hedge fund as a non-finance major from continental Europea and how can I stand out from the crowd so that I can get internship in London although I'm from continental Europe.

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The best is to get some

(Orangutan, 268
 
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 on 8/21/12 at 1:36pm

The best is to get some contacts and networking connections. This increases your chances of getting an internship. I'd look for someone who works at a BB or hedge fund who you can find is from your Scandinavian country. He/She would be far more interested in helping you then because you have something in common.

In terms of getting the internship, you have the whole visa problem, but if it's a big firm that's hiring now it's not out of the possibility. If you can't get a visa, try looking for banks and hedge funds inside your Scandinavian country because that will at least help you get some experience. Then maybe later on, a London bank would be willing to sponsor you. The process is different for everyone.

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People from Scandinavia go to

 
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 on 8/21/12 at 3:28pm

People from Scandinavia go to London for summer internships all the time. Unfortunately, as the hiring is not so hot right now they do concentrate more on target schools (for example Handels / Stockholm). In most cases the people who go there are closer to getting their Master's and also have some relevant experience. I would advice to get some experience from your home country first and also having top grades. Then get the M&I format for CV, learn to master CL and hope for interviews.

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A couple of my friends have

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(Monkey, 43
 
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 on 8/21/12 at 3:28pm

A couple of my friends have had internships at BB banks in London, and they told me that people come from all over Europe - including Scandinavia. So if you're as smart as your WSO username indicates, you should have a decent chance to at least get an interview. Also, I don't think that recruiting in Europe is as networking-based as in the US. If you don't know anyone in London, then you try to send out some applications. The deadlines are usually a little earlier than elsewhere (Nov-Dec instead on Dec-Jan); you should be able to find info at the banks' webpages.

The whole visa issue that "blackjack21" talks about is absolutely nonsense. Because it's within the European Union, all you need to work in London is a flight ticket and a place to crash at night. No visa, no sponsorship, no bullshit.

The business of business is business.

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Right, networking is not so

 
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 on 8/21/12 at 3:35pm

Right, networking is not so effective as it is in the US. I think the only people who can help you are the MDs in case you get to know one. Junior people offered to go through my CV etc. but said that there isn't much else they can do before the HR interview.

The SA recruitment starts very soon and they go through them as the applications arrive so don't wait until the deadline since they have already hired all / most before that time.

Also true that you don't need any Visa from Scandinavia.

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