What does it mean when they respond like this

Let's say you called or got coffee with an analyst, and then after you thank them and tell them you applied to their firm and they respond with okay great or good luck. Does that mean they're not going to push your resume?

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It means there isn't a lot they can do, or are willing to do based on one conversation they've had with you. The average analyst's influence in hiring is very limited, so anything more than the response you got would have been overpromising. Don't worry about it.

 

lol there's no standardized answer, these are human beings who are virtually the same age as you, they all have different approaches. for example if i were an analyst i would never say that because it gives the impression that you're guaranteed an interview when there's still some chance that it could be out of my hands/senior banker doesn't like you/etc.

 

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