No summer offer, graduated, rejected for 2 off-cycles - feeling completely lost and drained mentally

Recently graduated from a strong EU master. Have previous IB experience, including a summer internship at a strong bank where I didn’t receive a return offer.

Recently got rejected after an off-cycle Superday and also failed another off-cycle interview. Feel that partially people don’t want to hire someone who did not convert.

I’m genuinely feeling depressed and have absolutely no idea what to do with my life anymore. I’ve spent years working towards a career in IB, I have dedicated my health, friendships, money, and now it feels like everything is falling apart. I had to earn everything myself, as i have not received any support from my family, and I’m only facing obstacles. I want to cry, but can’t as i am so tried and emotionally drained. I had almost everything, and now I am at least 1 year behind the in terms of seniority level and even further in terms of getting offers from solid places.


 

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