No Chance?

Hey everyone, I am a senior with a 3.75 gpa graduating in May from a non-target. My only "internship" experience is marketing/bringing clients in/etc at a luxury car dealership. I've applied to about 30 banks, but my overall networking has been less than stellar.

The more research I do, the more I realize that I don't stand a chance of breaking into investment banking. I really just don't know what to do. Does it look hopeless for me? I don't know what else in finance to look into.

Sorry for taking the "woe is me" route. Thanks in advance for the advice.

 

No worries you still have a chance to break in: 1. Look at Master in Finance programs (Europe & US) 2. Start Networking to find a boutique which will give you an internship 3. Take a gap year and do several internships and then go for MSF 4. Start applying to roles at Big 4 or other finance related roles and try to lateral after 1-3 years.

I'm talking about liquid. Rich enough to have your own jet. Rich enough not to waste time. Fifty, a hundred million dollars, buddy. A player. Or nothing. See my Blog & AMA
 
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4. Start applying to roles at Big 4 or other finance related roles and try to lateral after 1-3 years.

Thank you for your response. I was under the impression that moving into a different area of finance would actually lower my chances of breaking in, considering the emphasis that is placed on recruiting directly out of undergrad.
 
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