Bank Ghosting Me After Offer

I’m an rising Junior who just spent my Sophomore Summer (April-June) at an Investment Bank. I had a great time, and was extended a verbal return offer at the end of the program.

Although he qualified it was not legally binding, the recruiter told me that this was promised it was “real” and “we aren’t going to change our minds” and I would get the paperwork from them by the end of the week.

It’s been three weeks and I have heard absolutely nothing back despite sending multiple emails to them.

At this point I just don’t know what to do. I rejected/canceled all my other recruiting options because I was confident this was going to go through.

This is a billion dollar company that appears on most WSO tier lists and paid me for two months, so I didn’t expect this at all.

Any advice on what I should do?

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I’m sorry to hear man. Have you thought about going back to the companies you cancelled on and explaining your situation? This is a painful but valuable lesson. Never trust any company until you have a offer letter in hand.

 

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