Currently a sophomore at a non target without much exp in finance, badly need a relevant internship next summer, I have emailed 150-200 people and been meeting bankers, but they either dont have internships right now or aren't responding, what do i do?
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1) Expand your search to adjacent industries like transaction services at an accounting firm, auditing, or other positions that will help you be familiar with financial statements and put a good name on your resume 2) Take a financial modeling course from someone like the investment banking institute 3) Look at other jobs you might be interested in. You have to have a plan B and a plan C that you would still get excited about 4) Breathe into a paper bag until you calm down. You are a sophomore, most people won't pay attention to you until you are a junior
Keep trying.
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i already have ml pwm and boutique er, need boutique ibd or boutique pe this summer
Sounds like you already have a solid start...why are you worrying so much?
ill need experience like boutique ib or boutique pe in the next summer so that i can have a shot at getting bb ibd during junior summer, especially given that i'm at a non target.
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He's a wise man that blackfinancier
You need to relax, you've already got good experience under your belt. You're wanting boutique PE experience as a sophomore? How about find some hobbies, maybe go outside once in a while....but seriously, don't sweat it.
i already have hobbies and i go out quite often
i already have hobbies and i go out quite often
Financial modeling courses are springing up everywhere these days...and, they're not cheap...in fact, 60 Minute is going to do an expose any day now...anybody think they're worthwhile? Exactly what do you learn that's relevant to the real world?
you're on the right track. network hard. offer to work unpaid. you have 4 1/2 months until summer. keep going.
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