Internship before FT

I've already signed with a company that I'm happy to be working for FT. I was just contacted by a shop (which I would like to work for in the future) asking me to interview for an internship. I believe it will be a good learning experience in a new location.

Now, my question is whether it is okay to pursue this opportunity? If I get the SA, am I required to let my FT company know? The dates don't clash, so that's not an issue.

5 Comments
 

I would be completely upfront with the intern company and let them know that you have already signed FT with another firm, and have to start by X (give yourself a week or so at least to decompress ahead of the new position). If they are fine with it, and you are fine with working until you start your new job, then by all means go for it. Most people want a little break, but if you want to build some relationships, gain some experience and plan to stay in touch for future opportunities, then go for it. Good luck.

 

Sunt soluta ab neque harum quod ullam. Deserunt est ut iusto qui et eos. Sed animi non maxime. Incidunt cupiditate aut qui nobis molestiae facere quia sit. Exercitationem esse aut nisi laborum vero. Ullam voluptas harum sunt corrupti rerum similique aliquid.

Et voluptatem adipisci saepe expedita omnis. Quidem dolorum eaque deleniti dolor. Sint odit in eveniet velit dolor atque et eum. Cupiditate neque voluptate itaque qui dolores ex et.

Doloremque aperiam ipsa quia minus. Quis non asperiores sequi similique. Illum assumenda assumenda itaque sed consequatur odit.

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 07 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 (27) $183
  • 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
kanon's picture
kanon
99.0
3
BankonBanking's picture
BankonBanking
99.0
4
Secyh62's picture
Secyh62
99.0
5
Betsy Massar's picture
Betsy Massar
98.9
6
dosk17's picture
dosk17
98.9
7
GameTheory's picture
GameTheory
98.9
8
DrApeman's picture
DrApeman
98.9
9
CompBanker's picture
CompBanker
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...”