Do I need to network to get an internship/job in the following fields?
Commercial Banking corporate finance Trading Consulting Equity Research Asset Management
-I go to a semi-target with a 3.5-3.7 GPA.
Thanks!
Commercial Banking corporate finance Trading Consulting Equity Research Asset Management
-I go to a semi-target with a 3.5-3.7 GPA.
Thanks!
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Yes, of course you need to network...alot
I know people who get offers without networking - but they go to target schools and have excellent GPA (as in 3.8+)
Networking can only get you so much. You can't just rely on other people to get you a job - most of the success still comes from you (e.g. past internships, good grades, well structured resume...etc).
Contrary to popular belief, there is still meritocracy left on Wall Street. I never bought the argument that I had to rely on other people to get me in the door.
It's not only about networking, it also has to do with luck ( whoever read Monkey Business understands what I am saying). But yes, you need to network, every time you speak to a new person you will learn something new, although they might not secure you a job position.
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