Full Time Recruiting Networking - When to start?

Hi All,

I currently attend top 10 MBA program think (CBS/Booth/Kellogg) and I was unfortunate to win SA offer for banking this summer. I will be however, going to M&A/JV focused corporate development for internship but my ultimate goal is to shoot for FT banking recruitment.

Is it too early to start networking for FT spots and how difficult will it be for me to land FT gig without banking internship? I also wonder how to spin my story given the fact that I did not land a SA spot. What do you guys recommend for my situation?

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you mean you were *unable to win an SA offer... right?

"Yes. Money has been a little bit tight lately, but at the end of my life, when I'm sitting on my yacht, am I gonna be thinking about how much money I have? No. I'm gonna be thinking about how many friends I have and my children and my comedy albums."
 
CJST SilvioBerlusconi:

you mean you were *unable to win an SA offer... right?

No I didn't mean that.

What?

"I'm going to make him an offer he can't refuse."
 
No I didn't mean that.

Fair enough. My advice for you going into ibd recruiting in the US: 1) Learn the English language.

"Yes. Money has been a little bit tight lately, but at the end of my life, when I'm sitting on my yacht, am I gonna be thinking about how much money I have? No. I'm gonna be thinking about how many friends I have and my children and my comedy albums."
 

yes start networking now. talk to people at your level or even junior (2-3rd year analysts) that are involved in the recruitment process to show that you are serious and want to be involved in the process (whether accelerated or OCR). it can never hurt to network as long as you dont annoy anyone and do it the right way.

I don't throw darts at a board. I bet on sure things. Read Sun-tzu, The Art of War. Every battle is won before it is ever fought- GG
 

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