Current intern preparing for job hunting next year [Toronto]
Hi guys,
I'm a terrible student with a 3.0 at a non-target, and somehow managed to land a 16 month internship at an investment management firm. This was mostly due to some networking and a lot of luck. I'm really interested in working at hedgefunds, AMs, pension plans. Right now my dream job would be as an analyst at CPPIB. I was hoping you guys could give me some advice on what to do.
How do I best prepare for job hunting next August?
Is it ok to reach out to employees on LinkedIn at the companies I want to apply to?
Will completing the CFA Level 1 increase my chances?
Thanks for reading!
Hey fawaz.khalid98, I'm here to break the silence...any of these links help you?:
I hope those threads give you a bit more insight.
In terms of preparing, I would say: 1. Do well at your 16 month internship! Do good work so you have something to talk about on your resume and during interviews. Get to know someone/ multiple someones who can give you a glowing referral. If you find a mentor, someone you're comfortable talking about your future plans with, they may even have contacts at the firms you want to work for. 2. Never too early to start building a network of people who work at the firm you're interested in. Maybe reach out to school alumni/ friends of friends who have worked there. Otherwise, find them on LinkedIn, figure out their work emails, and message. 3. If not already, get involved in extracurriculars when you go back to school, especially conferences/competitions where you can meet people from sponsoring finance firms. This may require travelling to another school, but if you win a big one, it looks pretty good. Some even offer job interviews as prizes.
It is definitely encouraged to reach out to employees on LinkedIn at the companies you want to apply to, in the specific group you're applying to as well. At the end of the call, don't forget to thank the person for their time and ask if they know any other people you can talk to to find out more. The ideal situation would be if you're likable enough that the person will go to bat for you and pass your resume along to the manager hiring (don't try to force this though, or things can get awkward). People are generally fairly friendly and willing to help.
I would say completing the CFA Level 1 would increase your chances, at least a little, but you have to balance it against the time you spend studying to pass it... imo it might be better to just spend that time networking instead. Better ROI.
Hope this helps.
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