Entry Level Equity Research Associate Timeline
Long time reader, 1st time poster...
I will be graduating in June 2013 from a non-target business school - large alumni base and I come from a well connected HS. I have worked at two trading firms and have had exposure to both equity and fixed income. I realized through these internships that I don't want to be a trader and that I like the research side of business.
The snafu at hand is I will be studying abroad in Europe from early September to mid-December (I know it is a major recruiting time, but never in my life with I have the chance to live in Europe for 3 months...I have the rest of my life to find a job).
This is what I was thinking of doing to try and land a job before graduation (or as soon as possible):
From now until the end of September reach out to as many alumni/friends/networking contacts/etc. and gain more information and contacts at different firms.
In November begin contacting different firms regarding the recruitment/hiring process. I can re-contact those I reached out to in August/September and let them know I am interested in their firms from everything they told me and what I have learned - ask them for a contact to learn more about the recruitment process.
For the firms I do not have a contact for - I will call the company and try to talk to HR to learn more about the recruiting processes and try to get my resume through. Otherwise - I will apply directly online to those I cannot find a contact to.
Hopefully by contacting them in mid-late November I can set up a phone interview for early December (I will have an international phone in Europe) or later in December when I return from Europe.
This also gives me a solid 2-3 months to brush up on my financial modeling and accounting for technical interview questions.
Thought??
I think... one thread wouldve been enough.
I just stand outside HR's window, look emo, hold a boombox above my head and play this. Usually receive an offer immediately. Extra signing bonus if performed in the rain.
But seriously, do what you gota do. "There are more ways than one to skin a cat."-PETA
Ps. your plan is fine, just execute.
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