PJT Partners SA 2021

Hi all, I haven't seen any information on here about PJT SA 2021 so I figured I would make a thread to see if anyone has any good info on the process (timelines, diversity, target/non-target, etc.)

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Talked to a couple ppl involved in recruiting... set to kick off start of summer

 

RSSG deadline was April 5 (two days ago). If anyone hears more about the process, would be great if you could share.

 

Yes. I'm at a target so they came to campus, and I set up some phone calls and kept in touch afterwards.

 

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Was your 1st round part of the womens program or through the regular channel? You have superday invite already?

 

how soon after the women's virtual session did you hear back from them regarding the interview? Asking this because I was invited for a diversity event nxt week and the program structure is similar to the women's program. You can PM if you prefer. thanks

 

Anybody know if non target non diversity applicants received first rounds at RSSG?

 

I had my first round interview yesterday and was wondering when we would find out if we moved on to superday

 

Recruiter said the ddl will be in July while interviews will take place in August

 

target non-diversity here. for anyone who was wondering, rssg interview was pretty straightforward. basic accounting questions and some stuff on chapter 11/general RX topics

 

From one of the bankers on the recruiting team, I have been told it is now in late summer July/August

 

Did anyone else here do a superday with PJT RSSG? I just did mine yesterday and got fucked with a rejection. recruiter said they were only giving out 4 offers because the gave out 5 for diversity already

 

didn't realize they did diversity. can you still apply to Strategic Advisory?

 

Looking at the application and seeing that the firm would like to see three references? What kind of references did other people look to? I feel strange just asking out of nowhere, especially since we're all at home at the moment...

 

Anyone have updates on Strategic Advisory? Also, is the suited test heavily weighted?

 

Doubt this is true. This is exactly what HR told me: "Our application deadline will be in July, and we will be conducting interviews in August this year. While the applications are currently open on our website, there is no need to apply until closer to the deadline as we will not review applications until July."

 

I have a source who is part of the recruitment process who said few spots have been filled by diversity but bulk of M&A hiring will open next month. - Ps this source is very reliable

 

it’s still on my handshake so I’m assuming they aren’t done... but would love to hear what anyone else has to say

 

To my understanding RSSG has been done for a few weeks now, but they haven't begun looking at resumes for SA and the Park Hill stuff, but idk much about the PE side of it.

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Are applications still open?

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Does PJT do second wave of applications in the fall? Too late to do informational interviews? From non target for reference

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Women's program yes – This is a diversity program for Black/African-American applicants. Apologies, as I should have clarified. I was just asking to see if all Black identifying applicants got the invite or if it was a shortlist. I attended the Women's program back in April and didn't get an offer but have applied through regular pipeline.

 

Nope. Curious to know how many people you guys networked with at the firm. I had a hard time getting responses and was only able to speak with 2 analysts over the phone

 

Same here, I have a strong resume and they are one of the only firms I really had a hard time networking with.

 

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