Networking at BB

Was wondering if a written recommendation to the head of IB recruiting from a family contact at a BB bank, but not working in IB (hes a director in audit) can make enough of an impact to get a first round from a non-target. (Great GPA, okay internship)

I understand after a first round, the rest is on me. Was wondering how this would compare to a basic referral from a banker.

Perhaps I should continue to leverage the contact to get IB referrals as well, but also don’t want to insult the contact by doubting their pull.

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Lol def not a discard. Obviously nothing is guaranteed but you'd be in a better spot than most.

 

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