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Getting into simultaneous off-cycle processes with more than 1 PE firm under the same HH
Is it common to get into recruiting processes with 2 or more PE firms simultaneously, if all of which are under the same headhunter? Wondering about it as I've been in an off-cycle process with PE firm A, and the same headhunter that covers firm A sent me inbounds about firms B and C. Would it be...
Online Assessment Test
Lurker here. Long story short, I applied last night for an off-cycle at a BB in London - just received an invitation to an online assessment. From what I have seen around the forum this will be mostly behavioural, might throw in critical thinking qs as well. Any tips and tricks to cruise around...
Applications 2025
Hello, I would be interested to know when the applications for 2025 open in London and Frankfurt? Many thanks in advance!
JP Morgan hirevue questions - Markets - Off-cycle Internship
Hi, Has anybody done the hirevue for JPM's off-cycle internships yet? I received my invitation today and was wondering what questions could come up. Thanks!
Worth re-recruiting for GS/MS/JP in current recruiting landscape?
I was hoping to receive some advice from people on the inside of banks in London that have a feeling for how the recruiting works. I was lucky enough to secure a FT offer this summer from a good bank (think Barclays/Deutsche/PWP/Laz/Roth and similar, don’t want to be too specific since it’s a...
PE OFF-CYCLE 2025 MEGATHREAD
As we look to the off-cycle, it seems that there are more spots than ever still available. To my knowledge, the only firms that are completely or mostly filled are Apollo, KKR, CD&R, and Apax. If you guys know of any others please let us know. Let this be a thread to track off-cycle processes and...
Opinion on recruiting for PE after only 6mo internship in IB
Hi all, the title says all, but here a bit more context: I am currently doing a 6mo internship in IB (BB) (in Europe), and the hours are starting to take a toll on me (never had less than 80h/weeks apart from the first month, avg is 85 to 90), and started to realize that the work is not that...
2024 off-cycle internship
Hi! When do IB off-cycle internships that start in January of 2024 open for the UK and other countries in the EU like France and Spain? (Secondary question: if I still don't have a 2023 summer internship for sure right now should I wait to have one confirmed so I can put on my CV that I will be...
Advice how to break into investing banking?
Hi everyone, I am a senior at a top undergraduate business program at a top business school. I interned this past summer at a PE megafund in a strategy role. I recently realized I think it may be more beneficial for me to pursue a career in investing than in a strategy capacity because I feel my...
How to convert the off-cycle in full-time
Hi, I will start an off-cycle internship in a couple of months, it will be shorter than the usual ones (around 3 months rather than 6 months). How can I make sure to convert it into full-time? What courses should I take before the start date? Excel and Powerpoint? What should I do to make sure that...
Anyone heard back after first round of interviews (Goldman HK equity derivative off-cycle)?
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Insights on hiring process at Rothschild & Co, Moelis and PJT
Does anyone have any insights on the screening and interview process at Rothschild & Co, Moelis and PJT in Europe? Are they shops where most positions are filled through company referrals or only hire from HEC, LSE, LBS? Would really appreciate insights on this! Anyone know when their recruitment...
Off-Cycle Internships (London) - too late to apply?
Hey guys, wanted to ask whether it's us too late to apply for Off-Cycle Internships in London?
Off-Cycle MBB Recruiting for ADCs
I'm an MD currently completing a post-doc in pharma, applied as an ADC to MBB in the fall, made it to the decision round for MBB1 and MBB2. was waitlisted at MBB1, was asked to complete an extra decision round then waitlisted at MBB2, and was ultimately rejected to both though asked to reapply...
Specifics about Applying to Internships
During an introductory seminar held in Paris that aimed to provide an overview of the whole London BB internship application landscape, hosted by a company specializing in helping its clients (typically undergraduate business school students) secure internship positions in BB IBD FO and in...
Advice - BB IBD Associate Lateral Hiring
Hi all, I worked at a large firm in M&A for over 2 years and switched to a much smaller firm. Been here about 1.5 years now, I'm doing well and got promoted and everything but want to get back to a big firm. I have traction with some BB and elite boutiques (my main targets) and have an interview...
Improve GPA vs Off-Cycle Internship
Hey all, Looking for some advice on best next steps. I am currently in the process of interviewing for an off-cycle internship (during the Spring) that is semi-related to finance (they do modeling, and my role would be as a consultant). I have one concern though. My GPA is currently a 3.63, and by...
How long does it take to hear back for off-cycle intern?
Hi, i just interviewed for an off-cycle position at a BB firm in Asia. The day after I interviewed, one of the members of the team asked me when I could start working. He said another member would soon reach out to me but I have yet to receive any type of message ever since. Am I overthinking it or...
Healthcare Investment Banking Off-Cycle Internship
Hello, I just recently joined WSO because I wanted to find out about possible healthcare investment banking opportunities. I am a senior at a top college, and I already have an internship opportunity for the summer. However, I wanted to get experience in investment banking. More specifically, I...
February Graduate UK
I have looked through several of the forums regarding cold emailing to obtain an internship/analyst position. I have a slightly different position that I am hoping leverage. - I took an accelerate two year degree programme in economics at a non target school (Graduate in February 2017) - I have some...
BB off-cycle internship while attending LSE
Wondering about 4 things: 1. The feasibility of undertaking an off-cycle internship while attending LSE General Course Year (undergraduate) 2. The recruitment time table for off-cycle internships in London 3. How off-cycle internships transition to FT offers (considering only US passport)...
BB IBD Associate role as a reset?
My background - Solid public university - 3.8+ GPA 2 years - MM IBD - coverage group 2 years - PE Co-Investments Ranked well and my bank and was happy there, but wasn't learning much by the end. I had personal reasons to be back in my home town and took a less than ideal buy-side gig. Those reasons...
New grad out of a job due to visa issue. Advice for looking for things on the off-cycle? HF/IB
I graduated from a target school last year (3.5 math/econ) and was only able to land a FO position at a public pension fund. Did mostly reporting, ad-hoc spreadsheets, and company research for a year. I'm interested in breaking IB and in all honesty just for the optionality factor. Otherwise I'm...
Banking off-cycle internship in Taiwan?
Hi guys, I'm in kind of a unique situation so if anyone knows anything about how internships in Asia, especially Taiwan, work, I would really appreciate some guidance. I'm going to graduate this winter. I'll have around a semester of downtime (with no full - time job lined up yet) and I would like...
Off Cycle Internship Investment Banking Difficulty
Cold emailing is the key to finding an off-cycle internship. Our users all shared that the only road to success is to put out feelers at every bank that you can and then to also reach out to private equity shops, hedge funds, as well as venture capital firms. How to Get an Off Cycle Internship?...
IBD Summer Internship or IBD Off-Cycle Internship or both?
Hello everyone, I have been incredibly lucky this year and managed to secure two internship offers. The summer internship is at a mid-tier BB and the off cycle is at a top MM or BB; I don't want to be too specific. They are both in a similar group within IBD . I signed the offer for the summer...
How to balance summer offer and full-time offer
Hi everyone, I have fortunately received some summer/off-cycle offers and recently a full-time one in this cycle. The issue is that I received an off-cycle (basically summer since start date is in June, ends in Sep) offer from a European BB back in November, which I signed. However, I still...
Rothschild February Internship
Has anyone heard back from Rothschild regarding their February long-term internship in London? Interview experiences? I have heard they are very prompt with rejections but I haven't yet heard a thing.
December/New Year Hiring
Do any banks/consulting firms routinely hire a small batch in December/January to take advantage of new graduates, fill in any gaps, or prepare for a new year? Is this a particular time of off-cycle hiring at others?
Graduation date on resume - is this unethical?
I know I know, "if you have to ask, it's probably unethical," but hear me out: Ok, suppose one's "normal" graduation date would be May 2012, but one decides to extend their stay at college one semester to graduate in December 2012 to have an extra summer to try to get a decent SA . However, this...
Dilemma: offcycle internship vs big 4 grad role
Hi all, Hope you can help me out with a dilemma I have. I have an offer for a top tier BB ( GS /MS/JP) for a fall internship for ibd . I also have an offer from Big 4 transaction services for a graduate position starting around the same time. My worries are that offcycle internships are harder to...
Off-cycle internship to Full-time
Hello all, Just got an off-cycle internship with J.P Morgan London office for IBD . This is only due to start next autumn, because according to HR everything is filled already. I have graduated already, that means waiting 9 months for job to start. Additionally, I got interviews with PwC scheduled...
Off-Cycle Internships in North Asia (Beijing)
Question is how to approach investment banks in Asia RE: off-cycle internships, and if there is pushback (not counting Japan) in cold-calling or mailing resumes/pitches to their offices. I'm looking at HLHZ , Lazard, boutiques, and bulge brackets (not necessarily IB /coverage roles). I'd like some...
2nd round interview with BB
So I threw up a prayer and submitted my resume online for a BB IBD analyst position requiring 1 to 2 years of banking experience. I only have a 3-month internship at a boutique under my belt. I made it through the initial phone screen and now have a 2nd round phone interview with them. Is this bank...
Potential opportunity at MM bank
I've been in touch with an associate at a MM bank over the past several months. He told me recently that he passed my resume along to the head of his group and that the head was "very excited" about my experience. I'm a 2008 graduate and just completed an off-cycle internship at a boutique, so I...
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