Getting rejections from summer internships
I've been getting rejections for the summer internships I've been applying for. I'm giveadvicepls so you probably already know my background (non-target undergrad, semi-target masters at a top 10 uni).
What am I supposed to don now? Off-cycles are more competitive and IB recruitment in London has been far too competitive and I'm not even getting summers. What are my next steps at this point assuming my remaining IB applications also end in rejections?
Bro, you’ve spammed this sob story a dozen times now. You think you’re too good for the options, but let’s be real- you don’t have the balls or the grit.
Either take the solid advice people have already given you, or admit that you’re too ‘elite’ for the real hustle and stick to the cushy trust fund life.
You slink back with a fresh account every-time, only to keep proving that you’re a capital clown. Save the venting for your pissy Notes app my guy.
Dude has a trust fund? Why the fuck is he suicidal?
I had come across like one or two posts but knew he was spamming. Dude needs to seriously re-evaluate life.
Suicidal because the geezer craves stupid prestige to absolve his self hatred.
Privileged life equals money being 0 problem- all about rocking status and steering clear of anything inferior deemed beneath.
This guy has the motivation to continue making posts like this, but that's where his motivation ends lmao. It's as if he's searching for that one answer that will justify his inaction and make him feel better about doing nothing in addressing his admittedly shit situation. Get a grip, accept your non-prestigious shit-tier IB offer, and put in the work to get to where you want to be.
Based on the most helpful WSO content, here are some actionable steps you can take if you're facing rejections for summer internships:
Explore Other Finance Roles with Transferable Skills:
Network with Boutiques:
Consider Asset Management or Equity Research:
Leverage Your University Resources:
Look into Off-Cycle Internships:
Consider a Different Internship for the Summer:
Prepare for Full-Time Recruiting:
Stay Positive and Persistent:
Remember, it's not the end of the world if you don't land an IB internship immediately. There are multiple paths to achieving your career goals in finance.
Sources: https://www.wallstreetoasis.com/forum/investment-banking/nothing-is-going-right-for-recruitment-whats-next-need-advice?customgpt=1, Failed to "Break In" at my MBA Program - Next Steps?, No IB offers for the summer...what now?, Unsure on what to do next or where to go as UK undergraduate, IB Recruitment Timeline for Juniors & Seniors who didn't land a junior-year IB internship
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