Alright, how long do you think it will take me to find a job in NYC?

So here’s a little bit of my background information. I’m graduating from a top 20 law school in May. I have held two internships in finance: a 9-month stint in private equity, and 3 months in insurance (hopefully that counts). My undergrad degree is in the arts. (I know, it’s useless.) While in law school, I’ve taken a bunch of business courses. Like any reasonable human, I put them at the top of my resume.

I’m not looking for a “dream job.” I want a job that will be a good career builder. So, I’m not opposed to being an analyst or an entry-level dude. The only thing I need out of a first job is the opportunity to learn more about finance and banking. Pay is important, but money for alimony can come later. Basically, I wont turn down any halfway decent gig.

So, what are your thoughts?

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