Currently a sophomore and had a call today with an As1 at JPM NY. They had mentioned multiple times that I don’t need to network there and just need to crush the hirevue. They were the first person at JPM I have talked with, but everyone at different banks have told me networking is key. Is JPMs system different or is the As completely wrong?
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Multiple threads have addressed this already. JPM is one of the only firms where networking is not necessary. They have moved post networking.
Just crush the hirevue
I corroborate the above comment. JPM is one of the sole banks that doesn't do networking/referrals for their recruiting process. GS and MS are beginning to catch on now too, with only VP+ or MD+ being able to push for candidates.
where did you hear that about MS? That's news to me :o
Yep, only VP+ have the power to push someone past hirevue now. Hirevue is most important (watched by teams itself not HR).
Would the same apply to lateral moves?
Just lateraled. Networking is basically all that matters
Can I DM you about your recent lateral?
I lateraled a year ago with 0 networking and just a referral from a college buddy (an analyst). Not sure if there is still a hiring freeze. There’s also a newish process for lateral first year analysts where groups can’t recruit independently (ex. fig can’t just post a job listing for a 1st year lateral). Everyone has to come from the same pool.
Can confirm, current analyst at GS / MS / JPM and recently was asked to watch / review hirevues for summer analyst applicants
Appreciate it!
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