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You’ve recognized the precarious nature of the situation broadly and acknowledged your own circumstances which add greater risk. I think you have your answer.
Unless there’s something unbearable about the current company which you haven’t mentioned, I would stay put.
It’s fine to recruit after the return offer as banks will give you some time to decide on the offer. As part of that, it is understood that people will be looking to shop around.
During the internship, I would just network with other banks you’re interested in but don’t be too aggressive and start jamming out apps
When would be the time to start jamming apps? After internship is over?
Was in a similar situation, so I want to help you out a bit. Granted, I also went to a target.
Once you have the return offer, I would just shoot out your applications as soon as possible. I wouldn't necessarily network or do anything along those lines, but I would let your experience speak for itself and, hopefully, it pays some dividends.
If you have interviews, I would immediately say your situation, stating that you have a return offer that expires on XXX date. This would generally just tell the interviewer that you're competent and it might expedite your process a bit.
If you get a new offer, I would write an email to HR explaining that you had a change in commitment, and can no longer pursue the job. Be vague, and don't post on your LinkedIn until you graduate.
Best of luck, pulling for you.
Thank you!!
Agreed with the above, no need to network if you have a return. From experience, ride out the period you have to sign the return and get your full bonus TO THE LAST MINUTE. I fucked myself over by thinking “there’s no way I get to a superday by X date, might as well just sign it.” Well, lo and behold, I received an expedited superday process with GS/MS/EVR the day after I signed.
Not too hung up about it since I did like my bank and was just shopping around; however, that offer could’ve been a game changer for my career.
Appreciate the insight! Sounds like securing a return offer should be my number one priority…
Curious, how big of a career jump that would’ve granted you? Were you at a BB/EB, MM, or boutique.
I'm at a Blair/Baird/HL/Jeff equivalent.
Did you even get a response between notifying your recruiter of your situation and getting the expedited process? Or were there multiple correspondence?
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