Balyasny Catalyst FT 2027?
Has anyone heard back from them? I'm wondering if it's cooked for me I applied and didn't really network.
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How important is networking at pods for FT, say compared to IB?
Much less important, demonstrating ability is the main thing
Thank you. I see how I can do that in an interview, but how can I land the interview in the first place? Is it just based off the strength of my resume?
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