Ops - Student at non-target
So, I have been thinking lately about the lovely world of operations. As a student at a non target, where the only pro is that it is in NYC, I have concluded that regardless of GPA and networking skills, it seems that out side of three PWM offers at BB banks, I can not seem to get into what I want. In a perfect world I would hold out and keep diggin. My issue is that as a guy who spent 8 years in the Marines and who has a family of 4, I need to make some decisons quickly.
My question is, how exactly does someone get into ops? Does anyone think that it might be a better idea to get into ops rather than PWM? I have had a few VPs and an MD ask me if with my background if I had looked into a career in operations. I know some people who work ops at JPM and Citi, and they seem to be well compensated. When I look for ops jobs, it seems nothing is availbe or requires a history of CS or math in college....any help?
ops...as long as you have a good personality....you dont need any technical skills starting off....best way to go about might be to check out the big banks, and see where some off site (off wall st) offices are....and email/cold call there
Ops as it will provide a relatively stable income for your family, whereas PWM can be hit or miss and is dependent on too many things. If you have the personality and work ethic, with your military background, there could be ways for you to explore different avenues eventually or at least move up the ranks in Ops.
is cold calling BB and boutiques the best way to get into Ops? Do these jobs require internships in these departments? Not sure how to get a track. If cold calling is the best, then cold calling it will be.
Thanks for the input guys
usually on campus recruiting atleast in my case but if it's too late for that then yes cold calling and make sure u mention being a marine because they will try to help you as much as possible
PWM > Ops
If I were you, I would also get in contact with recruiters and ask them about application timelines. There are certain time periods where firms start giving out interviews and I have a handful of friends who were able to get interviews by simply knowing when to apply online, having a decent background with zero networking.
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