SA 2021 LDN Urgent Help Needed

Hi there, I'm entering my final year at a target in the UK and need some help in standing out in applications. I don't have relevant IB experience nor some leadership position in my university's finance society but have done online courses and virtual programmes with investment banks. Can I break in?

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Hi, yes I have read that thread. However, it does not answer the question I asked.

 

Target as per my previous post. I could share my CV but not much to add to what I’ve already told you. Good to hear though that past experience is not a requirement - all the people I know who got summer in IB had past experience. If you are in IB in LDN and you are reviewing CVs, what is the thing you look for then?

 

No worries. Yeah I’d like to ask you actually. I’m into a mix of things from cooking to weight lifting (not sure this is safe to put this under interests) and even starting some “exotic” activities (meditation). How could I sell this? Also thanks for putting up with all these questions on a Sunday evening!

 

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