Graduating Senior, Need Advice

Monkeys,

In a bit of a tough situation and would like some advice. Background: Non target, president of school investment fund, sophomore summer in PE, junior summer as credit analyst for global AM, teaching assistant for finance program.

The place I worked this summer will be reaching out shortly with return offers from the summer for a 2 year rotational program. Although I spent the summer on an investment desk, the rotational program will have me go through all departments of the business. While I am not opposed to this, I am not fully convinced this is the best way to start my career. I made a solid impression and think I have a good shot at getting an offer.

After my experience in credit with modeling, looking at M&A, getting a feel for working long hours, and learning an entirely new market I have become interested in banking. Unfortunately I have no true banking experience and few connections on this side.

My question is, how far along are banks in their FT recruiting process? I realize it is late, and am wondering if trying to network into a formal program or into a boutique is even an option at this point. I would also like some feedback on this type of rotational program....how does it look on a resume, how possible is it to take this experience and leverage it into a banking role down the road?

Any input would be helpful. Thanks in advance

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Thats what I figured. Do you have any idea how a rotational program at a well known AM looks on a resume? From what I have heard your first job out of school really helps determine your career projection.

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It will look fine - could be great, depending on the shop; don't buy into the hype that only PE guys and consultants can get into top MBA programs for example. Starting with your background could also get you there - not sure what your goals are, but I list that as an option to show you that you'll definitely have options starting there.

 

Is it typical for people to get their MBA and try to break into banking that way? I have heard a few stories of people coming from non traditional backgrounds, getting an internship with a bank, and then landing a full time offer. Will banks look at MBA students who do not have prior banking experience?

"I must create a system or be enslaved by another man's." William Blake
 

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