anyone else encountered this issue??

darthorough — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 15:53:52 -0500

So I had the opportunity to interview for a position for one of the leading government contractors, seeing that in this environment you have to diversify your job search to land something. I thought the interview went great, as I and the hiring manager talked in detail about my experience, what the job function is..etc. As the interview was over she then told me that in all honesty I am way too overqualified because of my internships and she would recommend me to another position in another department that pays a much better salary and is much more challenging. As there are no guarantees in this market I'm afraid that I won't be considered for that position because of my internships.

breaking into equity research

darthorough — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 13:35:41 -0400

well I am a graduating senior from a non target, with two internships under my belt, one is on the research side for a big wealth management firm and the other was an overseas opportunity in africa in which I might add was a great experience. I am looking to get into equity research and will start applying during fall recruiting. Any ideas on what these recruiters might look for. Note that I didn't have a summer analyst position in equity research but I do have research background, so will that be used against me in some sort of way??