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Anyone else struggling to land acq roles (specifically West Coast)? I've been through several processes (case study, multiple rounds) and then have either lost out or the firm goes quiet. Recruiters ghosting left and right. Also have noticed that that there are multiple weeks between rounds. Please someone empathize with me! 

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Been targeting acq, dev, AM, even a few brokerage roles, from SF to SD, and have had the same exact experience. 

 

sophomore here - 700 applications, 100+ OAs/screens, 60+ total interviews, 5+ final rounds, 0 offers. from the west coast

 

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