Re-recruiting for SA 2026
Recently received an offer at a solid MM shop (Stifel//Piper/Solomon/WB), but my initial goal was really to get in to an EB and pursue Rx (EVR/PWP/LAZ). I felt like I started networking way too late for this cycle and my technical skills have a lot of room for improvement. Would it be a good idea to still do the SA 25 and try to recruit for SA 26 at the same time (exclusively for EBs)? Would try to recruit for FT but it would be 10 times harder. Many thanks!
Personally don’t think it’s a great idea; I would pick one or the other. If you accept the MM offer with no intention of returning FT, imo you’ve deprived a kid out there who would happily accept.
Some may not agree, but I think it you’re going to “play it safe” by taking advantage of a MM firm bc you’re not confident you can actually land a better offer in the future, then you’re being a pussy. Either be confident in yourself and rerecruit all in or settle for your MM offer and move on. Sorry lol - this sort of stuff really bothers me
What?? In this market nobody should be stupid enough to pass up an offer like this so that another candidate they’re competing with can get it. Let’s be real
It’s funny that most of the comments written like this about not taking a chance away from someone else are written by prospects who are probably gunning for that MM spot
I have no problem with re-recruiting; I think it's a savvy move if you're willing to graduate a semester or two later than planned. However, to accept a MM offer now in order to pursue other opportunities next year - just because you want the cushion of a MM offer in case things don't work out - is cowardly imo. Plus, I would anticipate that other firms would be confused as to how you landed a Junior SA position at a MM as Sophomore.
If you're confident you can land a better offer next year, go for it! Grind your ass off and get the offer you want. But do not take an offer other kids would die for and weasel around. Just my two cents.
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no just delaying one semester will do
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They will wonder how you got a MM sophomore summer. Then they will realize you bs'd the MM firm. Just take the MM and recruit FT, it's not hard. If u try to rerecruit then they will know you're a bs artist and then you're fucked
I have seen people try this and they get screwed over every time
Screwed over in what sense?
Wait I’m confused. If you get into an middle market SA 2025 and were to recruit again for SA 2026, couldn’t you just explain you decided to stay in school for another year? It’s not like you’re obligated to stay in the MM firm past SA.
exactly. the ppl above are just haters lol. just say for xx reasons you need to defer one semester. it's so normal.
It sounds like a fool proof idea, but if you really really think about it: it’s a total bitch move. Bro if you’re confident you can land a better offer then go land one. Don’t use a MM offer as a safety net
lots of self preservation and bad advice on this thread. Here’s what you do:
1. Find an interest that is tangentially relevant to finance and/or an industry group you’d like to pursue.
2. Find a semester long internship per the above.
3. In your story say that you originally were going to go to the MM for XYZ but received a recommendation from some authority figure that you’re a great fit and you’d get a lot out of the internship and should take a gap semester to pursue it. You talked about it with your mentor and decided it fits into your plan and would dovetail nicely with whatever group you want to rerecruit into (figure out how to spin it).
At the end of the day, everyone in this industry is a bs artist, but what’s important is that your word means something and you don’t fuck over your team. Re-recruiting is fine with the right story.
Can’t you just now mention the MM internship?
Agree. For instance, the 2024 election is coming up. Go work on a campaign for a local congressman or politician. Politics ties into everything so it’s not hard to relate that to your own interests and to banking. But it’s a gutsy move.
Source: in similar shoes as you but I’m happy with my offer.
It’s will be pretty obvious even if you push out your graduation a semester. Your resume will go straight into the trash
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lmao is it the same guy making five different accounts giving the same shit advice? It's not "cowardly" or a "bitch move" - do whatever gives you an advantage. Graduating in 4.5 yrs is the ideal scenario. You can do an extra internship, travel the world for a few months or learn a new skill. You guys really want to finish your final exams and then the following week hit the desk? That is the true bitch move. I recommended an extra semester to a few prospects that cold called me.
It depends, do you want to "play by the rules" and follow the crowd to get a worse outcome? Or think differently and go on a learning adventure to get a better outcome?
Should you just not mention the MM SA when it’s time to recruit next year?
why wouldn't you mention it? It's directly applicable experience
Hey I've been trying to PM you because I have a lot of interest in what you're saying and might consider deferring by a semester. Any chance you can PM me and we could discuss?
Obviously going to Stifel
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If you think you’re good enough to land a better offer then go do it, i.e. re-recruit. If you’re a bitch, then accept the MM offer and use it as a crutch because deep down you think you’re not good enough for a better offer but want to try anyway.
If you think you’re good enough to land a better offer then go do it, i.e. re-recruit. If you’re a bitch, then accept the MM offer and use it as a crutch because deep down you think you’re not good enough for a better offer but want to try anyway.
Its hedging. You think funds are bitches because they hedge their positions? Same situation here. He thinks there is a good chance to get a better offer but he has a mid offer to go back on. Its the problem of the other student who didn't get the offer.
wondering on any updates and if you are sure about extending graduation date
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