West coast recruiting

Based on the most helpful WSO content, here's what you need to know about West Coast recruiting timelines:

• Interview Timing: Interviews for recruiting typically occur in the fall/winter, with offers to start in the spring/summer. Ad-hoc hiring can also happen around Christmas time, right before or after the new year.
• Recruitment Process: The process can vary, but generally, firms may conduct interviews in November and December. This aligns with the typical fall/winter interview period mentioned.
• Ad-hoc Hiring: Sometimes, analysts leave unexpectedly or management decides more analysts are needed, leading to new hires around Christmas time.

If you're at a West Coast school, it's crucial to stay proactive and keep an eye on these timelines to ensure you're prepared for interviews and networking opportunities.

Sources: Recruitment Set Back To "Normal", Economic Consulting Q&A - Past experience at major firms, https://www.wallstreetoasis.com/forum/investment-banking/will-2020-recruiting-ft-and-sa-be-accelerated-or-be-more-relaxed?customgpt=1, https://www.wallstreetoasis.com/forum/job-search/what-firms-have-endedfinished-up-2021-sa-recruiting?customgpt=1, My Private Equity Recruiting Process