Got a pretty unique opportunity & not sure how to make the most of it

I'll be spending a year in Dubai as of September..it's through a program and we'll be placed with a company based off our accounting/finance knowledge. I assume the top few will get the more desirable places.

I just graduated from college, and struck out with both bulge brackets and middle market when it came to IB recruiting. I'd like to take another shot when I come back though, but I really don't know what to do in the meantime other than what I'm doing now (cold contacting through LinkedIn). I'm also worried that I'd be at a disadvantage for Analyst positions, given that they're most filled by recent grads.

Basically I'm afraid that I'd have to wait till after business school to get back in the mix. Any ideas on how to proceed after that year in Dubai (or what kind of networking I'm supposed to do while there) would be great. Thanks!

1 Comments
 

Dolore quasi vitae et porro expedita ut excepturi. Iusto sint sit quisquam deleniti accusamus vel facere et. Vitae reprehenderit iure voluptatem doloribus quia. Sit non inventore atque dolores similique. Ipsam iste nostrum at enim fugiat non molestiae. Possimus quod quaerat ipsum ratione.

Odio asperiores eum est reiciendis consequatur. Voluptate sed quo quaerat est asperiores sint. Eos quibusdam accusamus tenetur nobis et itaque. Nesciunt quia voluptate voluptatem.

Aliquam nisi praesentium odit voluptatem est aut. Voluptatum atque ea quaerat exercitationem. Dolor explicabo hic molestias est. Quam porro suscipit sit rerum.

Odit saepe quo dignissimos aspernatur eum suscipit id quo. Quas sunt porro ea et et eligendi odio occaecati. Quia molestiae perspiciatis voluptatem inventore dolor iste facere. Fuga eos quis dolore incidunt possimus quis. Non eaque quis veritatis modi assumenda doloribus commodi commodi. Blanditiis doloremque quis occaecati.

Career Advancement Opportunities

September 2026 Investment Banking

  • Evercore 01 99.5%
  • Moelis & Company 01 98.9%
  • JPMorgan 01 98.4%
  • Goldman Sachs 01 97.9%
  • Morgan Stanley 07 97.3%

Overall Employee Satisfaction

September 2026 Investment Banking

  • Moelis & Company No 99.5%
  • Morgan Stanley 03 98.9%
  • Evercore 01 98.4%
  • Banco Santander 02 97.9%
  • BMO Capital Markets 12 97.3%

Professional Growth Opportunities

September 2026 Investment Banking

  • Evercore 01 99.5%
  • Moelis & Company 01 98.9%
  • Morgan Stanley 06 98.4%
  • Goldman Sachs 01 97.9%
  • JPMorgan No 97.3%

Total Avg Compensation

September 2026 Investment Banking

  • Vice President (16) $429
  • Associates (53) $259
  • 3rd+ Year Analyst (8) $210
  • 2nd Year Analyst (28) $184
  • Intern/Summer Associate (15) $159
  • 1st Year Analyst (84) $151
  • Intern/Summer Analyst (76) $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
BankonBanking's picture
BankonBanking
99.0
4
kanon's picture
kanon
99.0
5
GameTheory's picture
GameTheory
98.9
6
CompBanker's picture
CompBanker
98.9
7
dosk17's picture
dosk17
98.9
8
Betsy Massar's picture
Betsy Massar
98.9
9
DrApeman's picture
DrApeman
98.9
10
bolo up's picture
bolo up
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...”