Networking Mandatory for Non Targets?
I know often times target students can land interviews from firms they did not network at all, but is this also possible for non targets? For instance, if a non target has a stellar application, checks all the boxes, and applies asap, but does not network at the firm, is it possible to land a first round? Could this potentially happen at boutiques or MM firms? Any insights would be greatly appreciated.
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This has to be a joke “checks all the boxes” “non target” all in the same sentence. What makes you think you’re so special to not need to network?
I’m talking about a student who has a strong gpa, relevant internships, and leadership positions in finance related clubs. An applicant that, with a different university attached to the resume, would likely land at least a few interviews without networking. I’m not special, but I assume it’s difficult to create strong connections with bankers at all firms. So I was wondering what are a non target’s odds at a firm without sufficient networking.
Its kinda oxymoronic to say "non target" and "stellar application, checks all the boxes" dont you think?
I understand where you’re coming from. I meant a student who makes the absolute most out of where they are at (strong gpa, relevant internships, leadership positions in finance related clubs).
Possible if the "non target" is Caltech or Johns Hopkins.
Saw your other posts. You'll be fine as a freshman. Do transfer from "T100" to UT Austin, Michigan CAS, UVA, or higher, or even to a lesser extent, the U of Florida, and then network early in your sophomore year.
Yes when I was recruiting for both SA and FT I received first rounds from firms I never networked with(BBs mostly), but I also know for a fact that i didn't get first rounds at other firms because i didn't network enough (Evercore), I imagine EBs care more
US offices? I heard networking is not a thing in UK/HK etc. Would you mind sharing the names of BB? Or, which BB do you feel less care about networking, especially for target schools? Thanks!
US, Bofa and Deutsche
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