Skip IB? or long-term repercussions?

Nontarget here. I have been heavily recruiting NY investment banks with the hopes of 2 years and out to PE. I know that there has been a change to PE firms recruiting out of undergrad, but is that risky. As a nontarget, I feel like if I want to end up at a decent PE firm, doing ibanking is a great way to get those looks.

If I did theoretically go to a lesser known PE firm, would that experience be looked upon as more or less favorably on my resume than a 2 year analyst stint?

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Does anyone have a more solid answer? Would like to know if I should double down on IB Recruiting or spread myself thinner

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No point in trying to change your mind bc it sounds like you're already in love with the idea of PE before even doing it but, if you're non-target you have next to no shot at a great PE firm out of undergrad, sorry to say that.

Based on your past posts, you're a rising 3rd year non-target, diversity and if you haven't landed a IB SA 2021 offer yet, I'd definitely say keep pushing for that... Most diversity events are done already and so you're a tad late, with that being said there are still many great firms recruiting.

I'm a rising senior who just wrapped up my internship with a BB and thought I wanted PE like you but now really love the vibe of my bank. Also I think you're simply more credible having your 2 year analyst stint from a top bank then going to PE. You're more reputable technically speaking and also within the firm I think people will value you more.

Maybe i'm totally wrong though, just my 2 cents.

 
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Why would we assume that? All I know is that you have made threads looking for easy IB SA gigs to land and want to "backdoor" into PE from what you yourself called a "nontarget". Seems like you're just looking for an easy way to get a competitive job, but everyone has to go through the process. You already got advice, even from a verified associate, and people have answered all of your random questions/threads on WSO. Honestly, you should spend less time on WSO and more time on prepping and networking so you can actually have a shot at one of these jobs

 

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