2 years of work experience, is it enough to be an associate

I got admitted to Duke, Yale and Darden... probably will go at Yale.

I have only 2 years of work experience in public auditing. I wonder whether I will be able to make it in recruiting since all banks it seems require 3-5 years of work experience.

Have you ever seen an associate with less than 3 years of experience, especially, with full-time experience outside of banking?

Would you suggest to aim for smaller firms in my case?

Also, are there any firms that hire only associates (have no analysts program)

Thanks!

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Associates are worthless. You can be an associate with 2 years experience as a ski instructor for all they care as long as you spin it into teamwork and positive attitude and come out of a good business school - which those all are.

Honestly - people usually get 3-5 years of work experience because it's the business schools that require it, not the banks. Having gotten into said business schools with only 2 years (congrats on that by the way), you're fine.

 

how'd you get into those B-schools with 2 years of work experience? (serious question)

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idragmazdahow'd you get into those B-schools with 2 years of work experience? (serious question)

I started a non-profit while working, which also involved convincing the President of my College that it was a good idea. Now students can participate in this non-profit as part of the school curriculum.

 
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idragmazdahow'd you get into those B-schools with 2 years of work experience? (serious question)

I started a non-profit while working, which also involved convincing the President of my College that it was a good idea. Now students can participate in this non-profit as part of the school curriculum.

Makes sense now. Props to you!

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