Do you think the IB/PE job markets will be improved for when summer 2025 recruitment starts? Really curious to see if hiring picks up as a class of 2026 student. I know return offers were shockingly low this past summer and recruitment for summer 2024 was also difficult for a lot of current juniors.
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What do u think class of 24 and 25 is saying bra
If you think they’ve got it rough, just think about the class of 2030! Don’t get me started on the nightmare that the class of 2046 has in store for itself!!
Bruh you are applying for an SA in 1.5-2 years. The macro environment will have little impact on your ability to secure an SA offer as banks have to hire SAs regardless. Worry about your gpa bruh. You ain’t getting shit in 2 years regardless of macro conditions if you have like a 3.0 gpa from some non target
I’m applying in like 6-8 months not 1.5-2 years what are you talking about. Also I’m at a target with good gpa and internships
Well if you're applying it means there's a hiring process. The macro environment won't have an impact on how well you perform during interviews. They don't teach you logic in target schools?
your internship would literally be in 2 years and you would start working in 3 years. Imagine trying to predict the job market 3 years in advance. Do you really think this downturn will last 5 years straight. Everyone else on this forum is worried about getting laid off or FT recruiting and you are out here worrying about a problem 3 years in advance
It's a reasonable concern but you are from a target with solid credentials. Even in a down market (even if it's not IB / PE), I'd imagine you'll land on your feet okay.
Class of 2026 recruits in like 5 months dude.
Yes but headcount will be based on 2026 deal flow obviously
Bro lose your entitlement how do you think the class of 24 and 25 are feeling?
I don’t mean to come off as inconsiderate just genuinely concerned about recruiting. I acknowledged it’s been tough for class of 24 and 25 and I know it sucks
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