How fucked am I? Second semester senior with no FT job lined up
Second semester senior at a non-target with no ft job lined up. I had an IB SA spot this summer at a top MM not in NYC, but unfortunately didn’t get a return offer. I’ve had 2 IB internships, 2 PE internships, current president of school’s IB club, and a 3.9 GPA in finance and accounting. I don’t get it, it’s been impossible to find a job.
I know I’m running out of options and I feel stuck. Do I just keep looking or do I try an alternative path? I feel like I can’t a hold of anybody now. I’m thinking of joining the military as an officer or taking a year off to study for the LSAT and go to law school. I’m so lost in life now.
MSF program for another shot at IB
How does placing for IB work for those programs since they are only 1 year? Do I need to go crazy networking over the summer and gun for FT spots in the fall? I saw Vandy has their last round of apps due in March/April so I'll put one in.
Yeah just gotta network like crazy. Would try and lock down a LMM internship (start recruiting now) for this summer. That gives you a chance at FT there and then u can leverage new vandy (or whatever MSF) network with ur existing for FT recruitment too
Was in your position last year until I got a job, albeit I wasn’t gunning for IB. Time to go the mercenary route. Your GPA is great so no need to worry about school anymore. Book a ticket to Miami and go to JPM’s levfin conference from March 2-5. You won’t be able to actually get a ticket, but just go and introduce yourself to people outside the convention and try to make something happen. Try to finagle your way inside. Trip should cost like $1k max no matter where you’re flying from.
Based on the most helpful WSO content, here's what you need to know:
Keep Looking and Networking Aggressively:
Alternative Paths:
Gap Year Strategy:
Mental Health and Perspective:
If you're leaning toward the military or law school, make sure to research thoroughly and talk to people in those fields to ensure it's the right fit for you. Keep grinding—you've got a strong foundation, and with persistence, you'll find your way.
Sources: Marine Officer/Aviator Ask Me Anything, Banking to Military, https://www.wallstreetoasis.com/forum/school/timing-mba-with-military-service?customgpt=1, Lesser known MBA career options? Looking for advice on what to do post-HBS.
Don't feel too down, this is the experience of a lot of upcoming graduates the past few years. Just a really bad time for entry-level jobs. Keep hitting the phones and sending emails.
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