Missed networking call
I missed a networking call with someone..twice. They’re from one of the banks that I actually really liked and have had good conversations with others from. I freaked out for hours when it happened the first time and then when I missed it the second time I think I genuinely started breaking down. The first time, one of my finals went overtime (which they understood and I was so grateful for), and then when we rescheduled I had sat with my phone for an hour prior just waiting to call, but then we had to reschedule again. All throughout this I had a mild fever which got extremely bad around the day we’d rescheduled to. I was pushing 103 degrees and almost went to the ER, but instead I was staying up until 5am every night studying for the rest of my finals. When it came time to call, I don’t even know how it happened but I’d entered the number wrong and no one picked up. I assumed they changed their mind and didn’t want to speak with me, and I think I was already freaking out at this point. It turns out it was the wrong number and when I received an email stating that they never received my call I went into full spiral. I tried to explain that I completely misread the email and the number but it’s been radio silence for a week now. I didn’t mention my fever or circumstances because I did not want to dump anything onto them, but I’ve been overthinking so much for the past week (I know I have definitely come off as disorganized and terrible and I just keep thinking “what if”) and it’s been plaguing my mind. The bank is also coming to my school in January and I do think I’ll have to face them but I really just don’t know how anymore. I guess my biggest questions right now (other than what do I do) are: Am I blacklisted? Am I blacklisted from other banks? At this point I’ve already accepted that I’m probably never getting into this bank but I’m so scared this has ruined my chances for IB recruiting as a whole. Should I even reach out again to explain myself? I really don’t want to be on anyone’s bad side even if I am blacklisted, especially since there have been people at the bank that I genuinely thought I connected with and just strongly admire as a whole. I was thinking of reaching out and just apologizing and explaining again (and also saying that I understand if they don’t want to schedule a call ever again). But at the same time, I’m scared this won’t give off the intended meaning and make them even more put off. What do I do. I have never missed a call, much less two, and I have been freaking out for a week now (and it’s felt like 10).
You're an idiot I'm sorry
I’m not working so idk, but I’d apologize PROFUSELY and don’t ask for another chat lol
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It sounds like this was a week ago, just keep moving with other people. An analyst isn't likely to go out of their way to blacklist you, as long as you're not interviewing for their group where they may be a decider/be keeping notes of people who reach out
You're also 100% not blacklisted from other banks. Take this as a learning experience, you're young and people expect you to do stupid things tbh. Just don't let it happen again
Thanks so much. Unfortunately we had a lot in common and they’re working in the group I’m most interested in, so I’ve accepted that I likely won’t have much of a shot (if any) at this bank anymore. I’m just beating myself up over this since one of the best chats I’ve had was with someone else at this bank whom I’ve really looked up to and also shared a lot of commonalities with. Would you say there is any point in apologizing again in the New Year or if they come to my school in January?
No, just move on. There are other fish in the sea, including other fish in the group. This person is never going to push for you so just let it be and don't dig the hole deeper at this point
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