How to make the tough jump from WM to banking?

I'm from a low semi-target school in the north east that has a well known business program and sends multiple kids to IB firms each year. I have solid grades, 3.7, as well as solid knowledge about the banking industry and I am trying to build up a solid network of guys to help leverage me onto Wall Street next summer of my junior year.

I recently interned at BB WM office in Boston during my sophomore year, and will be going back in the fall again. I am really trying to make the switch over to Capital Markets at the same firm yet I am struggling and nervous that it wont be possible? I have a genuine interest and deep passion fro both valuation and following the markets day by day so I thought that Capital Markets would be the best avenue for success.

Any recommendations on how to make the switch into ECM or DCM from WM?

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The jump isn't "tough" at least not relative to everyone else's jump, still difficult nonetheless. Try networking within the firm. Reach out to people in ECM/DCM (caution here, some people don't like it). Talk to recruiters and see what they look for and how you can improve your resume/cover letter/interview skills. Find some transferable skills in your current position and find out how you can leverage them.

 

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