How to make yourself a better applicant

Hi,

I'm a rising junior at a non target with about as good a resume you can have from a standard applicant (minus the non target and sophomore BB internship). I'd also consider myself a great networker as seeing how I've gotten numerous interviews across a wide spectrum of top firms from referrals. 

I've gotten a few superdays but still haven't received any Summer 2025 offer yet. I have good answers to all behavioral and technical questions, but honestly don't know shit about what really goes on. I feel as though I have every skill needed for success in an interview, but don't actually know as much as I should about investing, markets, etc. - this being the reason I've gotten so many rejections.

Whenever I ask this question I always get told the same BS about reading the journal everyday and other things, which I already do. I was wondering if anyone had any sort of comprehensive guide/course they used to make themselves more valuable as applicants rather than just some improving interview skills through some interview guide. 

Would really appreciate any help anyone can give.

2 Comments
 

Is this for IB? Tbh, your pedigree and academic background is not that relevant when you step into the superday. Probably a matter of soft skills + vibing with senior interviewers. 

 

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