How do you get recruiters to realize...
...what your age is?
Since you can't mention your age in your resume or cover letter or whatever...how do you get recruiters to realize that you aren't too old for an analyst role? What are others ways of accomplishing this?
The thing is, I'm going for a Master's in Finance to break into FO finance pre-mba, i.e., into entry-level analyst programs (or if not formal programs, entry-level roles nonetheless). But my resume shows I have 1.5 years of post-undergrad experience (most recently as a corporate banking intern), and I graduated from undergrad in 2008. And yet I had just turned 21 when I graduated...I'll be 23 when I apply and interview, and just about 24 when I start my job. Looking at my resume though, recruiters will probably think I'm at least 25 if not more. How do I get them to realize I'm not too old...?
Any ideas?
Others can chime in if they disagree, but it wasn't much of an issue when I was recruiting for FT analysts. A year or two isn't a big deal (since many people are 22 by the time they graduate). The best analysts my group had started as first year analysts at either age 24 or 25.
Now if you looked like you were 40, it might be a discussion point...
I've wondered the same thing..
It's not that big of a deal. You're young enough.
It doesn't matter. The difference between 24 and 25 is immaterial.
Correct me if wrong but you can write on your resume what your age is, you don't have to write it since they cannot ask it.
@kjl ... i look more like 17 actually haha. my resume, though, looks speaks of a 24 year old at present (22 at grad + 2 years working)...
@ Want and Drexel ... that's good to hear. However, I'll just be 24, and the difference between that a 25, almost 26 year old is 2 years, a significant amount of time. But it is reassuring to know that the differences are not totally material.
@Risk ... I thought they'd trash your resume if they saw your age or DOB on it...
Other people: is it common for people 24 (or 25) years of age to enter into ibanking analyst programs? Are people such age (well-)represented in your analyst programs 1st year? Is there a difference between IBD and S&T programs in this regard? I've heard - although from dubious sources - that it is more of an issue in S&T.
under 25 is no big deal... a lot of people I know graduated one year late and took a year off in between school and work putting them in that age range
niiiiissse
well it's good that 24 isn't too old (at least for IBD). but what if you did want to convey your age...can you guys come up with some ideas on how to tactfully do it? skillfully maneuver that number into a conversation/correspondence somehow? haha
Totally depends, are you a chick? If you are a chick being young is a huge asset, if you are a dude being a bit older can help.
am a dude.
I knew a dude 26/27 who got into an analyst program at a BB. Had entrepreneurial experience running a company after high school for a few years before going to get his undergrad degree.
many people put birth dates on their resume (mostly interns so that HR knows they are over 18, etc), why not do that? though i don't know if anyone will notice...
Lots of places throw out resumes with birthdates
seriously? tell me why please..I think I had it on mine. I know it's not relevant in most cases but I had an extra line in the header because I also had visa status and int'l number on it, so put in birth date to make it even.
Liability for age discrimination, its one of those things they can't ask about and could potentially be sued over. It seems silly since the applicant is supplying the information without being asked, but if they have enough applicants why take the risk?
http://jobsearch.about.com/od/interviewsnetworking/a/illegalinterv.htm
Lol believe it or not but "The Track" as defined by Leveraged Sellout (Ivy League school, then IB after graduation, then Private Equity/Hedge Fund, then ascension into Godhood) isn't necessarily how things work in real life.
Lots of equity research analysts come from the industry being analyzed, for instance, ex: semiconductor analysts sometimes came from finance positions at Intel instead of just fresh out of undergrad/MBA.
I have it on my CV. I had interviews from BBs. I dont think it's a big deal.
@ riskOrang ... really? you didn't face any issues? then maybe i could put my age on my resume as well...
where did you put it on the page by the way?
...wow they put a picture on this? it's kinda cool, that picture.
yea I had it too and got interviews. On the top next to address, email, phone number etc
yeah pretty much the same place for me. I had my birthdate there, along with where I was from. And nobody asked me why I put it.
Fugit aut quaerat qui eos est debitis vel. Totam corrupti in magnam recusandae. Harum eos aut voluptatibus soluta optio. Ullam dolor consectetur culpa harum inventore officia.
See All Comments - 100% Free
WSO depends on everyone being able to pitch in when they know something. Unlock with your email and get bonus: 6 financial modeling lessons free ($199 value)
or Unlock with your social account...
Velit quaerat reprehenderit quaerat voluptatum. Quod ut eum autem molestiae. Veritatis suscipit veniam ut cupiditate explicabo atque quidem. Molestiae consequuntur ut aut ut molestiae ratione. Quia enim qui ab nihil odit corrupti harum.
Similique optio atque quae. Sit id asperiores laborum. Et aut optio est fugiat. Enim ipsum dolorum itaque dolores vero velit.
Aut nostrum tempora similique vitae aliquid debitis ut. Placeat ut maxime sed tenetur. Optio ullam minima harum vel et natus.