Where do i go from here?
This is my first time posting on WSO and I am looking for some advice for anyone willing to share. I'm currently a rising junior from a non target double majoring in Finance/ IT management. I'm seeking a summer analyst position for investment banking or Equity Research. I've had an internship freshman year working in finance and revenue for hometown municipality. This past Spring I've worked in Wealth and Investment Management for Merrill Lynch and this summer I am working for Pfizer in it's corporate finance department. I haven't been following the super days. I have some contacts that I'm pursuing through my network, but beyond that is their anything I can do to maximize chances to make it to a BB?
Background info: 3.84 GPA, Extracurricular activities, notable past and current internships, Doing online modelling course for Wharton which I think I can leverage.
you need to network more, that is your best bet. a kid who is a whiz at networking and conversation with a lower GPA and no experience will beat you out if they networked better. It's all about who you know so get moving. Keep checking 2018 Summer analyst thread too.
Everyone does an online modeling course so don't bring that up, if you do the person you're talking to will probably think you're oblivious
Network and reach out. Get the summer analyst.
Wharton online financial modeling? Is it that coursera thing I think I heard about? Sort of intro finance modeling?
Yes, the Coursera. From what I've heard, I decided to just put it in "addition info". Thanks for the reply
I mean I don't know how much it is, but it's not something you can leverage. Most people do something like that. And then, I think something like Breaking into Wall Street and Wall Street Prep are probably better courses on IB prep/modeling.
I don't think there's much you can leverage with IB training courses. Unless maybe something like Training the Street since it's sorta used? But that's super expensive.
Doesn't the fact that you completed the course show that you are really interested in banking? I think it would help, but I am not sure since I am still a student.
Every one does it. Just like everyone does like finance club or like managing equity funds at school.
If you exhaust all of the resources on this website or regional boutiques and EB's, then just apply online and pick a couple of analysts from each bank to network with. Start with a list of 100 banks, then cross them off as you get rejected. Eventually, you'll have to strike gold with your credentials. PM me how it goes.
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