How’s everybody’s applications going?
Only one phone screen at a MM for me far, no feedback from BBs (except UBS rejection) or EBs - not great and it’s semi-worried.
I think Evercore has finished recruiting, or ACs are out already anyway.
Anybody have insights, or been through stages at a few firms? Wanna know if I’ve been dinged and just not been informed lol
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No interviews so far, I’m already looking to apply for masters. Spoke to a few recruiters and everyone’s saying there’s only a couple of spots left for FT. The current market is fucked
Not looking good, for us :(
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Don’t wanna pigeonhole myself and I’ll be fucked if my pod blows up within a few months of me joining as I won’t be able to lateral to an IBD role or another L/S equity fund
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Where did you get an offer?
Would be good to get some more intel in which firms have handed offers out
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Bump
Been rejected from Laz and EVR. Haven’t heard back from the BBs yet.
Seriously, how fucked am I this year? Is it too late to apply for off-cycles?
Did you get rejected from Lazard after the blended assessment?
Yes
Lazard were only looking for 5-6 FT candidates anyways as they’re cutting on hiring and many interns converted
Source?
I was surprised in general that they are recruiting FT, as I thought it was all filled by SAs.
I’m pretty sure SA is all filled by Spring Interns too
Did they say they’re taking 5-6? Thought the number would be lower
Sorry to hear man.
After what stage did you get rejected by EVR? And when was it?
Tough outlook these days.
PWP LDN doing ACs still, have done a couple already
Am I fucked (IB/ Advisory)
GS FT - No response since application (30/08)
Evercore FT - No response since video interview (13/09)
UBS FT - No response since video interview (14/09)
Rothschild FT - No response since assessment feedback (29/09)
Nomura FT - No response since assessment (25/09)
JPM FT - No response since video interview (22/09)
I think realistically if there is still no feedback in the next couple of weeks your fucked - and me too as I’m in the same bucket for every one you just mentioned lol
Any update on any of them mate?
Quiet on my side too :(
Any update on Lazard FT? Sent my test 2 weeks ago
Nope, I sent mine about 2 weeks ago too.
Maybe good news though, as I have heard some friends of mine have already been rejected.
I assume we have both passed the test, then the video responses get reviewed separately - just speculating though, could be wrong
Anyone heard anything from Macquarie or MS? They seem to be starting their SA recruiting but haven't heard about anything for FT yet
Someone already received an offer from PJT after the Superday last week on Thursday the 14th and Friday 15th?
Is that a question or a statement lol?
Hello all! I'm keen to hear about BNPP and where people are at in that!
applied a while ago and did their online test but haven't heard back, what about you?
I applied around a month ago and did the tests as well and haven't heard back either. But last year when I applied and did the tests, I got rejected like 3 days after. So I hope I have at least passed the tests!
Anyone got a hirevue from GS?
From what I was told by Wiser, some candidates will be contacted this week for an Evercore AC taking place next week (27/10)
Was question, whether offers for PJT FT have been given already. Still waiting on a response….
Also received an Update about Evercore from Wiser yesterday basically saying that they will get back in the next couple of weeks….
FT finished SA super days still running
How do you know?
Evercore FT AC taking place on Nov 10th
What stage are you in? Any updates now?
Congrats on the offer! Was your Superday also last week? And when did they give you the offer?
Really mixed experience. Have mainly aimed for a mix of internship and FT. Pretty much all my banking interviews are for internship. Have done some random ft interviews but not for banking. Just want to sort something out
Most people in this thread are completely lying - if you see any messages saying that FT apps are closed, it's a lie. I am a first-year analyst at a top BB and can assure you this is completely false
Can you elaborate? Which banks are still open?
well wells fargo opened like a week ago or so, and Citi keep adding new FT roles onto their recruiting site (and SA positions)
Am I wrong or MS/BAML/Citi did not even open applications for IBD FT roles this year? On a second note, has anyone heard back from Ontario Teachers for their private capital grad scheme / CPP for their rotational program (both starting in Sep 23)?
I know that BAML took 100% of their SAs so maybe have to need to hire FT
Can confirm about BofA
Citi IBD FT is full from SA; no external hires this year.
Citi filled their IBD and Capital Markets classes from SA, but some other divisions were open earlier for FT (Markets, Transaction Banking, Securitization GSP).
Did OTPP VI like a month ago, heard nothing yet (infrastructure)
Everything is frozen rn (top 5 BB 100% sure, prob for tier-2 BBs)
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