IB Recruiting Open Secrets / Unwritten Rules

Wanted to know what you'll thought about open secrets / unwritten rules in the IB recruitment process in regards to technical concepts, networking calls, and correct answers in interviews. If I hadn't joined a club in college I would have had no idea.  

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I think one thing that often gets overlooked is changing your name legally to align with the current banks you are applying too.  Looking to go early Season to a top EB/BB, a quick legal name change to Chadwick/Bradford/Charles can help get you over the line. Not to mention a strong last name can get you far too.

Lost out on top tier recruiting, and need to go slum it in the LMM recruiting pool.  A quick change to Timmy, Bobby, etc. can really help you connect with your interviewers. Filing fees are sub $250 in most states, I would bake in a grand through your summers to cover this fee a few times over.  

Remember, become the person they want to hire, not the shitty college kid that you are.   

 
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Lots of places have a list of kids who they think will be competitive in recruiting before applications even open. Some even tier kids beforehand as well - basically like a depth chart. These lists get developed through referrals and networking conversations, and so most kids are ahead/behind before they even know it. 

 

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