Hey guys,
I'm currently a undergrad junior who didn't receive any offers for IB SA roles this recruiting season. I got interviews at many top places but just couldn't convert to an offer. I have been thinking about delaying my graduation by one year to try to reapply for SA positions. To delay my graduation date, I'm planning to just take a gap year (not taking any classes for a year). Would this be looked down upon by firms when applying for 2022 SA roles? Also, would I have a lower chance for firms that I interviewed with for this recruiting cycle since it's possible that they remember me applying/interview the previous cycle?
Thanks!
This is exactly what I did for IB SA 2021 and received a top EB offer. (Formerly class of 21, now class of 22 - took no classes this year but had a fall IB internship at a no name boutique and am doing a PE internship starting this month-when SA starts at another no name shop).
I had my story in line to explain why I would be taking a gap year should I receive an offer but it honestly never came up in any interview (interviewed at all top BB/EBs with multiple super days). If anything I probably came across a little more polished with an extra year of college under my belt. I told HR my situation when I signed my offer and they were completely cool with it - don’t think the banks care as long as you graduate at the right time.
Thanks so much for sharing! Congrats on the EB offer btw!
What did you do differently second time around that made you get the EB offer? Also, are you from a target school?
As another data point, I did this and successfully rerecruited for a BB SA
did anyone ask u?
Similar question: signed with a LMM IB bank for SA2021 and not very happy with it thinking about re-recruiting again for SA2022. What are the thoughts on that?
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