Specifically for MBA Summer Associate recruiting - do the alumni teams at banks talk to one another? Do they keep track of who said ABC Bank is their top choice?
If someone does say ABC is their top choice, will XYZ know and not extend an offer?
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Banking is a small world especially with alums from the same school.
I would not tell 4 different banks that they're your top choice, there are better ways to express interest (ie reach out to a bunch of their associates)
Sorry - meant in the context with MBA Summer Associate interviews coming up in ~ 2 weeks. I've heard banks will aggressively ask if they are your #1/ would you accept an offer if given
Yes, some will talk with each other and compare. Have to be a good banker and let them know they're in the running without explicitly saying they're #1 (unless they are).
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