Juniors, where else are you applying to?

If you're a current junior and seeking to go to IBD, where else are you applying to as an alternative (aka backup)? Market is tough and I'm diversifying my options. I've already looked into corporates + a few consulting firms. What about you?

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Husky32
turtlestop companies in the industries you want to cover

I'm assuming you mean like product management/corp strategy division of the company?

not necessarily, but ya those that you listed or corp fin would the safest
 

I heard Pizza Hut Corp Dev pays sign on bonuses with large, cheese pizzas. Needless to say, I sent my résumé as soon as I heard the news.

 

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