Coming from a non-target school where more and more kids are actually getting front office gigs (maybe 5 this year?), I've been told how much harder breaking in is for us.
For those of you that made it from a non-target, and probably met a lot of guys from targets, where there any major differences about your process from their to getting SA or FT? Or is it always: "be smart, bust ass, network...repeat"?
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be smart, bust ass, network...repeat -----> basically, yes
Or transfer to a target if you can.
OCR vs no OCR Name brand vs no-name brand large alumni base vs small alumni base
That being said, no matter where you go to school networking is extremely important, especially in this environment. If you have a strong gpa, network well and come across as competent and likable you will get offers
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