Feeling Stuck
currently a non-target in my senior year. I’m aware that BB and most MM IB shops are out of the picture since I didn’t get an internship this past summer. Lot of things happened in my life where I didn’t get the chance to recruit competitively for these roles (70% my fault, 30% life circumstances/logistics/timing) Anyway, I did get an internship, but it’s pretty mind numbing and mundane. It’s tangentially related to finance, internal audit, but it’s not mentally stimulating at all. Lots of people would say I’m in a great spot, but I know i’m capable of much more. From the outside looking in I admire how fast paced and interactive IB is and am wondering what advice this forum would give to someone in my situation. I’m applying for FT roles, be as brutally honest as possible.
Based on the most helpful WSO content, here are some actionable steps and advice for someone in your situation:
Networking
Skill Enhancement
Application Strategy
Mindset and Persistence
Additional Resources
By following these steps, you can improve your chances of breaking into investment banking despite the challenges. Stay focused, keep networking, and continuously improve your skills.
Sources: Non-Target to MM IB: My Advice, Guide for Investment Banking Full-Time Recruiting, Networking 101 – 8 tips from a “non-target” school student, Non-Target to MM IB: My Advice, Advice on career and the switch into investment banking
Same boat man. Best advice I've gotten is just to keep networking, keep your nose to the ground, and understand it's a long game. Best of luck in the FT process.
Est ab nihil consequatur necessitatibus sit dicta omnis. Assumenda ipsum nisi dolor architecto delectus ullam eum. Iure qui vel dignissimos hic dolor. Sunt ea commodi voluptates sint.
Eaque nisi dolorum labore quo harum molestiae. Molestias harum voluptas ipsum aliquam unde doloremque.
Sunt praesentium est quas necessitatibus repellendus est expedita. Ut harum tempora eos atque corrupti. Fuga aut ea repellat et ad alias dicta.
Aut asperiores et veritatis omnis tempore veniam deleniti. Voluptas odio quaerat impedit voluptatem vero molestiae laboriosam. Nemo cum laboriosam fugit praesentium.
See All Comments - 100% Free
WSO depends on everyone being able to pitch in when they know something. Unlock with your email and get bonus: 6 financial modeling lessons free ($199 value)
or Unlock with your social account...