Advice wanted - UK Final Year With No Internships

Hi everyone,

As you know, the 2025 SA recruitment season in the UK has essentially ended, and I haven’t landed a role (tried going for off-cycles too but didn’t work out). For context, I did an MM IB internship this summer but didn’t receive a return offer. I am also in the process of applying for Masters.

Since I have no internship lined up for SA 2025, I’m wondering what the best use of my time would be to strengthen my profile before starting my Master’s and re-entering the recruiting cycle.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

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