Graduated 2010

Is it possible to get into banking after graduating 2010?

I took an accounting job for lack of options and want to transition into banking but other than a boutique internship I've been doing for the past 2 months with questionable full-time opps, I cant find my way into any finance institution. Im from a nontarget with a 3.4 which is probably holding me back.

What else can I do besides sending resumes to firms?

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I'm in a pretty similar position in that I graduated from a non-target last year with a 3.3, though I worked for 9 months or so at a non-finance related research/marketing/consulting firm before quitting to do a post-grad BB PWM internship (currently in this). As I haven't landed anything in PE/VC/IBD yet, I would say good luck to you as I know it's hard.

After reading this site and M&I for a while, I'll stick with the "network like crazy" tactic which seems to already be opening a few doors. Find some people who know some people who know some people, and get to know those people.

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