Got an offer!

I saw some other similar posts recently, but I officially wanted to thank this community for providing great information and entertainment during the most stressful period of my life. I got a full time ibd analyst offer on Friday, and I could not be more excited. This year I've spent several hours every day networking and many a sleepless night thinking about accounting questions. I can usually find what I'm looking for on WSO and it really helped me research companies, groups, and technicals. Now that I will have a real job, I will contribute more to the site as I feel I now have a bit more authority to weigh in on subjects. In fact, I didn't want to comment too much since I wasn't sure that I would even break into ibanking! Anyways, THANK YOU TO ALL!

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Congrats man, love to see when things work out for people.

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Congrats! This website continues to be very useful for prospective bankers.

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Sounds like Lincoln International...

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And for all the other prospective monkeys out there still looking- if you want it badly enough, you will get a job. I go to a good school, but the career center is severely lacking and thus barely any banks on campus. I called tons of alumni and exhausted my parents' network to make up for it. The smallest connection will end up being your lifeline and get you in the door. I have friends who are first year analysts at BBs, and they got jobs in May and June. Stay positive!

 
LeveragedFiendI have friends who are first year analysts at BBs, and they got jobs in May and June. Stay positive!

For IBD? I thought IBD filled up in October or November for seniors.

Congrats! I hope to be in your shoes next year.

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bcbunker-maybe, but can't confirm just to hide my identity I guess.

swagger-yes for ibd that is the norm, but especially over the last few years, banks that are doing well will hire outside of the structured recruiting process. This year, many banks filled their spots with SAs and are being conservative right now despite improved performance (foreclosure mess aside). In my opinion, banks will need to hire additional analysts in 2011 for the current class.

 

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People like Coldplay and voted for the Nazis, you can't trust people Jeremy
 

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