Am I getting auto rejected because of my graduate status - what is the solution?
I am a graduated British MD with no exp in finance, working in London with an interest in making the switch to IB. I am late to application cycle, I started applying to banks/pods/firms starting around 15 days ago. Having said that, I already threw in about 14 applications and got rejected for 2 and haven’t heard back from most. Many of those I haven’t heard back from I applied on the day they were out and some later.
Now I suspect a few of the rejections were either - because I already am a graduate, when the job asks for applicants to be students.
As someone planning to do masters, but will be a student next year. Hence, I want to say intended masters so it’s clear I will still be a student from next year and still have a shot at these places. I heard people do this, but wanted to check first hand if this is appropriate to do to get around the graduation date deadline.
Based on the most helpful WSO content, here are some insights and solutions for your situation:
Graduation Status and Applications:
Strategies to Improve Your Chances:
Application Timing:
Explanation During Interviews:
By following these strategies, you can improve your chances of securing an internship despite your current graduate status.
Sources: International Student - Chance of getting an IBD internship in London?, Missed SA 2019 recruiting - delay graduation for SA 2020?, Ask mbaMission about Business School Admissions, Are transfers really screwed?, Ask mbaMission about Business School Admissions
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