Culture/Fit vs. Deal Flow vs. Interest in Choosing Group
Hey guys,
I'm interning at a BB bank this summer and was wondering what I should prioritize in choosing a group. I can get along well with anyone, from the people I've spoken to, I think I'd marginally enjoy being around the analysts in some groups more than others. I usually hear that culture is the most important thing about choosing a group, but what if I like the people in a group that isn't as "prestigious" or has high deal flow?
Bump
Depends on what are you goals are in the next 5-10 years.
If you wanted to learn as much as possible i would suggest prioritize : 1. Deal Flow 2. Diversity of industry (if you are a generalist) 2a. Which Industry that interest you most 3. Fit/Group Culture
But most people would pick the culture first because banking is miserable enough by itself so they don't want to burn themselves out for the first 5 years of their career.
See what are your priorities and goals are then decide which path would serve those goals best moving forward.
Id place fit/culture second after deal flow
I think they somewhat go together- better groups tend to work more so I’d make sure that I fit in because otherwise you’ll burn out quite fast. I think the best approach is to consider which industries you would hate rather than the one you love - ie I knew I’d hate doing O&G but didn’t mind FIG/HC although I knew nothing about the two of these but seemed complex. at the end of the day it’s banking and most of the tasks you’ll do will be fairly similar.
Thanks guys!
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