Looking at the new analyst class for PJT, it seems to be a lot of non targets. Emory, northeastern, Wesleyan. I’ve never even rlly seen this tbh, they must be looking for something diff this year
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Based on the most helpful WSO content, PJT has been broadening its recruitment strategy in recent years, moving away from a strict focus on target schools. This shift has led to a more diverse analyst class, including candidates from schools like Emory, Northeastern, and Wesleyan. While this may seem unusual compared to the firm's historical recruitment patterns, it aligns with a growing emphasis on diversity and casting a wider net for talent.
This change doesn't necessarily mean a drop in quality; rather, it reflects a strategic effort to find "scrappy" candidates with unique profiles and strong potential, regardless of their school. It’s worth noting that PJT analysts, regardless of background, still tend to perform exceptionally well in terms of deal experience and buyside placements.
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I mean none of the schools you mentioned, especially Emory which by no means is a non-target, are what I would consider out of the norm. I think there is a general meritocratic shift in finance but still the class is still overwhelmingly target heavy
Literally. People just call anything a non-target
Don't you go to Dartmouth? Dartmouth numbers are much better than Emory's.
Northeastern gets too much hate from the prestige junkies , school breeds its UGs to be hyper career oriented and gets better placement each year
Emory literally places a kid at PJT every year, especially the past few years. Hardly a "non-target"...
“I’ve never rlly seen this” stfu prospect, you came out of the womb yesterday.
Probably because they realized non-targets aren't pretentious robots and have worked hard to be in the position they are in.
yup pretty much. ib is trending this way in general. losing its pedigree. i mean that;s the thing that'll kill the industry. i don't care if you're competent. i also need to see that you have pedigree. this industry really lost its luster
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