Internship Offer revoked?

Okay, so I interviewed at a very large bank as a paid intern. The person who was interviewing me, gave me a verbal agreement 2 months ago that I would be given the internship and I was told to contact her later close to the summer to get a work schedule from her. I had emailed her 4 times, the most recent was a day ago inquiring about the schedule and the date I start, but I haven't got a reply. I called in, and her secretary told me that she was busy and in a meeting and to leave my phone number and she will call me back, which she never did. I don't know what is going on. She was very serious about hiring an intern when I interviewed. Before when I emailed her, she would reply within half an hour. What should I do? I am confused and worried at the same time.

8 Comments
 

You are overthinking it. Wait for the response. It's definitely not revoked. If she is not in HR but actually working she might be really busy. Don't stress so much!

 

For future reference, don't relax until you get something in writing. It would have been better to get something in writing months ago (obviously). Now, you just have to wait until she gets back to you.

 

Shit, she emailed me back today saying that they don't need an intern for May/June and if I still wanted to work there, I would have to wait till July to start. No specific date was given to me which day in July I would be able to start working. Which means I would be out of a job for two months. We agreed during the interview that I would be able to start in May. I am disappointed, pissed off and worried, because it seems like they change their minds really quick. They have not given me a specific date, which means that they will probably change their minds again. I am worried that if I wait till July, they will tell me they don't need an intern at all.

What should I do guys? Should I start interviewing again and try to find another internship that is more stable? What places should I try to call?

 
Best Response

I'm pissed off because I wish they would have let me known earlier that they don't need someone for may and june. I would have appreciated their honesty, because it would have given me more time to find another job. Instead of not telling me till the last minute and now I have to call other banks before the summer starts. 3 types of firms I was thinking about calling:

1.No-name Boutiques 2 No-name PE firms 3.PWM

How would it be to get a internship at a no-name boutique or PE? How would an internship at these two places compare to lets say a large bank's PWM division?

Thanks guys. Sorry for the rant. I am just so angry right now.

 

Odit vero dolor et. Porro molestias dolores et omnis suscipit debitis qui. Provident modi natus labore voluptatum maxime quo eos aut. Aspernatur corrupti nisi quae reprehenderit dolores nemo et. Fugit et voluptatibus iure molestiae debitis laborum veritatis.

Animi libero fugiat est eaque tempora deleniti saepe. Unde et impedit officia explicabo id quos recusandae. Expedita fuga molestias porro dolore aut omnis doloremque.

Itaque et atque quasi et. Quis et error eveniet. Temporibus autem iusto odio sint neque. Aspernatur hic ducimus id sunt velit laudantium. Quod dolores vero est eos ullam doloribus consequatur ipsam. Laudantium voluptas aut est possimus voluptatibus dignissimos qui. Deleniti animi et inventore voluptatem.

Career Advancement Opportunities

July 2026 Investment Banking

  • Evercore 01 99.4%
  • Moelis & Company 01 98.9%
  • JPMorgan 01 98.3%
  • Guggenheim Partners 01 97.7%
  • Morgan Stanley 07 97.1%

Overall Employee Satisfaction

July 2026 Investment Banking

  • Moelis & Company No 99.4%
  • Evercore No 98.8%
  • Morgan Stanley 01 98.3%
  • BMO Capital Markets 13 97.7%
  • Banco Santander 01 97.1%

Professional Growth Opportunities

July 2026 Investment Banking

  • Evercore 01 99.4%
  • Moelis & Company 01 98.9%
  • Morgan Stanley 06 98.3%
  • Goldman Sachs 01 97.7%
  • JPMorgan 01 97.1%

Total Avg Compensation

July 2026 Investment Banking

  • Vice President (15) $434
  • Associates (46) $258
  • 3rd+ Year Analyst (8) $210
  • 2nd Year Analyst (22) $179
  • Intern/Summer Associate (13) $156
  • 1st Year Analyst (80) $150
  • Intern/Summer Analyst (73) $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

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...”