Thanks WSO - Finally got an offer!
Fellow monkeys!
This post is long overdue but I recently received an offer from a BB (think GS/MS). I used thank you posts like these in the past as 'if they can do it, so can you' to keep me motivated. Took me over a year to get this offer and I'm really glad I stumbled on this website and went through the information posted here. Thank you to everyone here who, one way or another, helped me out - I don't think I'd be typing this out if it weren't for you members-of-the-animal-kingdom!
I come from a non-target background and went to a regional target to do a Masters program. Breezed through my undergrad with average grades, only to realize in my final year that things aren't going to work out if I continue working like this. Had a couple of finance internships (non-IBD) and really liked what IBD had to offer me. Decided to do a 2 year masters program, networked my way into 4 interviews at top BBs in my first year but didn't get a summer offer. Through feedback, I realized I knew my stuff but wasn't able to translate that into interest and passion for the role. Looked up videos and asked for feedback from most of my interviewers and I realized that one thing that successful kids were doing was having a genuine conversation with the interviewers about deals/markets/etc. I did that in my next 2 interviews and ended up getting offers at both firms.
Work hard. Keep at it. It'll pay off. I almost stopped with IBD and started applying to MO positions and other industries.
This has been immensely helpful for me and just some random tips that might help any of you guys still straddling along:
- Network. Not to get interviews or offers, but to build relationships. This is when things happens.
- Network. Got my current offer because someone pushed me to get an initial round interview. Don't think I'd ever have gotten it otherwise.
- Prepare for interviews like you would an exam. Know everything that they could possibly ask for. Don't make it sound like you have it prepared though.
- Most importantly, strike a conversation when it comes to interviews. With every interviewer. If they ask you what the weather is like, take the conversation to how the markets or a recent interesting deal. Then ask their take on it.
- Smile and laugh.
- Be interesting and try to find shared interests.
- Show enthusiasm, a passion for learning and the field you're applying for.
Thanks! :D
Congrats. I know you were going through the similar sorts of things as me (saw your posts on TSR/WSO, except at least you got interviews!) but I'm glad one of us finally broke in.
Nope in terms of rejections/struggle etc.
Congrats man. Show them they made the right choice.
Came up! Congrats
Haha. Thanks guys!
Good luck cujo.cabbie! It'll work it eventually :)
Congrats mate. Shows that, worst comes to worst, you can always reinvent your CV with a short 2 year master's. I did the same thing back in my day. Good luck!
Congrats ! Well done man.
Congrats! Networking is very underrated. If I had to make one comment, I probably would not bring up the topic of deals/markets unless you're applying for S&T. If they talk about the weather, then you talk about the weather.
Good job and congrats again!
Congrats @"OptimusPrimate" that's great news! will you be in London?? Saw some of your posts talking about Canary Wharf ..
delete
Congrats now the real work starts good luck
congrats.
great job!
What work did you do after undergrad and then how long until you enrolled in the masters? Congratulations.
Congrats bro! Don't stop just because you got an offer. Keep on working hard and learning to add value.
thanks for sharing your story!!!
Congrats man.
gj grats
What were your grades like in undergrad that allowed you to get into a "target" masters program?
What were your grades like in the master's program?
What were your grades like in undergrad that allowed you to get into a "target" masters program?
What were your grades like in the master's program?
congrats mate
that's awesome! congrats
Well done. Congrats
I followed a similar pattern to yours. Graduated from a virtually unknown regional university in undergrad. Worked hard in non-exciting position for a huge firm for a years and then went to Masters at a target university to "reinvent" and "remarket" myself. I'm so glad things worked out for you. Congratulations! I'm still struggling to get access to my dream job. I have tried to network like crazy but with limited success. There have been so many close calls, I've lost count. I'm hanging in there because I don't want to look back five years from now and think to myself that I didn't try hard enough.
Good luck and let the real work begin!
I followed a similar pattern to yours. Graduated from a virtually unknown regional university in undergrad. Worked hard in non-exciting position for a huge firm for a years and then went to Masters at a target university to "reinvent" and "remarket" myself. I'm so glad things worked out for you. Congratulations! I'm still struggling to get access to my dream job. I have tried to network like crazy but with limited success. There have been so many close calls, I've lost count. I'm hanging in there because I don't want to look back five years from now and think to myself that I didn't try hard enough.
Good luck and let the real work begin!
Congrats. Could you tell me what kind of videos helped you, and what master program you pursued? (is it master of finance?) Thanks for the inspirational post!
Congrats man!!
Congrats!
Live the life for us all
Good on you good sir!
Maiores sed delectus repudiandae quae non adipisci. Qui accusamus velit ullam accusantium modi ea incidunt aut. Voluptatem inventore a vero commodi consequuntur. Error ex et et ut.
Dolorum dolorem ullam saepe eos et ipsum. Facilis odit quam hic deleniti vero sit voluptas.
See All Comments - 100% Free
WSO depends on everyone being able to pitch in when they know something. Unlock with your email and get bonus: 6 financial modeling lessons free ($199 value)
or Unlock with your social account...
Ut in et accusantium voluptatibus ratione. Quae et ea deserunt eius. Voluptatum veritatis pariatur magni. Voluptates voluptates recusandae quas doloribus. Quia enim sed ratione assumenda.