How can I win
This seems so hard to do. I have had a slow progression in learning about the dos and don’ts of this industry. I’m now a senior with big dreams but very little tools.
My main goal for this post is to see if a career in IB is even viable for me at this point. I have thrown my whole summer at studying for this career path, but with my background I want to know if I’m bailing a boat with too many holes.
I have a decent GPA (high 3.6), I am a senior at a non target and was denied from our IB club here. I’m in a few finance clubs that offer interesting work but don’t relate to IB. I have one internship, and it’s in Fund Accounting with a big bank.
I just really don’t know where to go from here, and it’s really affecting my mental. My parents don’t even know what IB is, and they continually push me to get a government job with a pension blah blah blah (old school folks, I know). I have no real support group for this but I know I can fly so high. So, please help me. Should I try to get an analyst job for next year, and network like crazy in my last year? Should I get my MSF or MBA and try to break in that way? The last thing I want to do is throw in the towel on my ambitions and take this return offer for Fund Accounting, but would that be the smartest path?
Any advice would really help, I really appreciate you guys!
Based on the most helpful WSO content, here are some insights and advice for your situation:
Networking and Job Search:
Educational Path:
Internships and Experience:
Mental and Emotional Support:
Alternative Paths:
Remember, many successful professionals have faced similar challenges and found their way into their desired careers through persistence, networking, and strategic planning. Keep your goals in sight and continue to work towards them.
For more detailed discussions and advice, you can refer to the following WSO threads: - https://www.wallstreetoasis.com/forum/school/msf-question-and-answer?cu…</a">MSF Question and Answer - https://www.wallstreetoasis.com/forum/school/msf-question-and-answer?cu…</a">Is Networking Better Than Doing A MSF Program?
Good luck!
Sources: MSF Question and Answer, Is Networking Better Than Doing A MSF Program?, Graduating MSF - no job, MSF Question and Answer, Move from back office to middle office to front office
Just going to mention a few things based on my experience
Finally, I'd just point out, for normal people like us, that nothing worth having in life comes easy. Just follow your ambitions for now otherwise you'll always regret it. That might not even be IB - it could be anything. You've already identified and typed it out which is half the battle: "Should I try to get an analyst job for next year, and network like crazy in my last year?" Might as well do it at this point. Good luck
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