"Cultural Fit" during Internship -> Possible Graduate Offer -- What if most people like me but 1-2 people don't?

So i currently intern at a private equity firm. This place does not offer internships. I am the second exception.

I have apparently "met all my targets", and was very quick (and accurate) with a particular piece of work that really helped out one of our portfolio companies. A graduate job possibility has been hinted at numerous times. First by my supervisor at the very beginning, and then by a new analyst who introduced herself to me shortly after. And then again by the supervisor at a conference 2 months into the internship when he explicitly asked me what my future plans were and then hinted with a lead-on question if had any hopes for staying with the firm.

I asked about the possibility of a graduate offer at this firm by my supervisor (who was also previously an intern). I was told that he couldn't guarantee a place, but that i did meet my targets, and that i was particularly quick in one task which ended up being a big help. I was also told by him that this private equity firm was understaffed.

However - while i get along well with most people and there are people who really seem to like me and are pleasant towards me, i feel there are 1-2 who don't like me (or at least, who are not that comfortable with me on a personal level).

Further, at a conference i was shy-ish and actual overly reserved but opened up at the dinner later (after a few drinks). But outside of that incident i think i generally get along well with everyone that i work with in the office (in my division...i haven't yet worked extensively with everyone).

I have also bought these assorted chocolates (cadbury favourites - don't know if the US has them) - which everybody seems to have loved.

^ how would you assess my "cultural fit" there? Is there any hope for a grad offer? Or did i inadvertently screw myself over?

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"I have also bought these assorted chocolates (cadbury favourites - don't know if the US has them) - which everybody seems to have loved."

Personally I would have went with assorted muffins, may have been a deal breaker there but only time will tell.

 

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I agree with SSits. These days, I see so many people (mostly college juniors/seniors) posting about what "their chances" are in getting an offer, etc. Nobody fucking knows. Come on, man. We don't even know who you are. We don't even know your name - let alone where you interned and worked whatever. Most of all, we don't know who your boss/colleagues are. Have some common sense.

Want some encouraging words? Go talk to your parents. They will tell you that you will get an offer.

 

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