Currently at a private capital real estate shop on the equity side--looking to transition into the CMBS space. Recently, I applied for an analyst position in JP Morgan's CMBS Originations group in NYC and immediately got one of those Hirevue invitations. Now, I pretty much just applied to apply and I do not know anyone in the NYC office. Obviously, I am going to do the interview, but am I basically pissing in the dark? Would it be worth reaching out to some analysts before I send it in? Thanks.
Trending Content - Investment Banking Forum
| +326 | UBS Tech MD hires Son (from no-name college) as an Intern | 57 | 11h |
| +241 | Evercore Intern Seizure | 35 | 2h |
| +90 | [Official] 2026 IB Analyst Bonus Megathread (with 2025 Consolidated Pay and Perks/Benefits) | 12 | 2d |
| +55 | Is DCM actually underrated ? | 21 | 10h |
| +54 | JPM M&A is Gone??? Purely Coverage Banking??? | 22 | 2h |
| +46 | Are all Tech / TMT groups sweaty? | 33 | 22h |
| +40 | Losing my personality in Banking | 6 | 33m |
| +38 | Am I behind? 31 Year Old Analyst | 9 | 1d |
| +38 | Associate & Above IB exits | 15 | 3h |
| +31 | Incoming IB Analyst: Best Ways to Prepare? | 8 | 2d |
Career Resources
Is there 0 chance if you don't network? (Originally Posted: 06/16/2017)
if you apply to a bank from a target school but you didn't network with anyone (b/c no one is responding to my cold emails), is there close to a zero chance of getting a first round?
No of course there's still a chance. Be persistent. They'll love that.
Quisquam occaecati rerum repellendus id quas aperiam reiciendis. Id quos velit praesentium rerum est nostrum aut. Corrupti dolorum minima laudantium culpa.
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...