Gap year? Or gap semester?

Hello-- in need of some advice here. Worked at a middle market firm this past summer, but no returns to my team due to poor economic outlook and uncertainty. I found this out late, and have struggled in the recruiting process. I have a strong network and have people looking to circle back for any openings that may pop up. However, I am thinking of taking my final semester off and graduating next fall, so I will be in the 2024 cycle. Might want to teach/ volunteer abroad or pick up another internship in the meantime. 

Is this a bad idea? I think an extra year will give me another chance to recruit better for FT positions. 


Thanks for any insight

 

Yeah I’m sure your comment was very helpful and value-add to the OP. Gtfo

 

Sorry to hear that man. I think it may be better from my opinion to graduate on time and continue to recruit and try to land something decently leveragable.

Most economists predict that the recession will start towards the later half of 2023 so highly doubt hiring conditions will be any better and will likely be worse.

Most people delay grad for SA opps but too late for that now. Plus I think currently ft recruiting is still doable

 

Aut magnam quis facilis et non. Sit eum saepe qui iure consequuntur. Iusto et deleniti quia sequi delectus provident et. Repellendus earum enim et et ipsam qui esse. Dolorum temporibus adipisci veniam autem reprehenderit. Corrupti esse autem exercitationem dolores.

Autem nostrum omnis excepturi sint repudiandae occaecati exercitationem. Explicabo natus ut fuga aliquid qui. Velit vitae architecto provident qui. Facere accusantium rerum laudantium ipsam voluptas. Eligendi quia blanditiis tempore sed. Expedita sed laborum accusamus asperiores. Nostrum iusto sed ex autem maiores.

Career Advancement Opportunities

April 2024 Investment Banking

  • Jefferies & Company 02 99.4%
  • Goldman Sachs 19 98.8%
  • Harris Williams & Co. New 98.3%
  • Lazard Freres 02 97.7%
  • JPMorgan Chase 03 97.1%

Overall Employee Satisfaction

April 2024 Investment Banking

  • Harris Williams & Co. 18 99.4%
  • JPMorgan Chase 10 98.8%
  • Lazard Freres 05 98.3%
  • Morgan Stanley 07 97.7%
  • William Blair 03 97.1%

Professional Growth Opportunities

April 2024 Investment Banking

  • Lazard Freres 01 99.4%
  • Jefferies & Company 02 98.8%
  • Goldman Sachs 17 98.3%
  • Moelis & Company 07 97.7%
  • JPMorgan Chase 05 97.1%

Total Avg Compensation

April 2024 Investment Banking

  • Director/MD (5) $648
  • Vice President (19) $385
  • Associates (87) $260
  • 3rd+ Year Analyst (14) $181
  • Intern/Summer Associate (33) $170
  • 2nd Year Analyst (66) $168
  • 1st Year Analyst (205) $159
  • Intern/Summer Analyst (146) $101
notes
16 IB Interviews Notes

“... there’s no excuse to not take advantage of the resources out there available to you. Best value for your $ are the...”

Leaderboard

1
redever's picture
redever
99.2
2
Secyh62's picture
Secyh62
99.0
3
Betsy Massar's picture
Betsy Massar
99.0
4
BankonBanking's picture
BankonBanking
99.0
5
kanon's picture
kanon
98.9
6
CompBanker's picture
CompBanker
98.9
7
dosk17's picture
dosk17
98.9
8
GameTheory's picture
GameTheory
98.9
9
numi's picture
numi
98.8
10
Kenny_Powers_CFA's picture
Kenny_Powers_CFA
98.8
success
From 10 rejections to 1 dream investment banking internship

“... I believe it was the single biggest reason why I ended up with an offer...”