Still A Chance?

Hey guys,

Curious if you guys know which firms are still waiting to give out first rounds and where it is pointless to keep trying.

Obviously GS/MS/BAML etc. it is too late to try and network to receive a first round, they are already given out. But what about places like Barclays/CS/RBC/HSBC?

If someone could fill me in on which places I should start turning my attention to, in order to maximize my chances of getting invited to an interview it would be much appreciated.

Thanks guys.

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I'm looking at local boutiques at this point. Try to network and get informationals. Sometimes these boutiques have less rigid recruitment cycle

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