Scheduling Interviews with Competing Firms

Guys help me out! This is very Taboo and I damn sure am not going to ask my colleagues how to do this.

So im recently out of undergrad (almost a year). working a strategy/corporate function at a GS/MS/JPM type. I have had an IBD internship at a reputable firm in Asia and the skillsets are still fresh and its what I want to do..

The problem is that my Visa ran out overseas and i got sent back to NYC with a limited network. My current job has me working alot of valuation (but on our internal positions.. i.e. not generating revenue!! its a career trap in my opinion!)

I can get ibd interviews here now. the problem is its busy season at my bank. i dont wanna fuck over my team but i gotta schedule other opportunities.

Whose done this?? i need good excuses... not im sick and im not saying someone died.

Should i stick in here? Im getting promoted in less than a year.. Associate after 1 year of analyst is tempting.

Constructive help guys... thanks.

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I applaud you for not wanting to screw your team -- big firms could use more people with that perspective. Having said that, when push comes to shove, firms like GS/JPM/MS don't give two shits about you! You need to think about what is best for you in situations like this, and if that means a few people on your current team need to burn the midnight oil for a night or two, so be it. Your future comes first.

Believe me, big firms will just as quickly screw you.

I hate being this bleak, but the real world has taught me a (tough) lesson or two. Good luck.

 

It's a pain, however you will get used to making up excuses, phone calls the night before, and scheduling last minute "long weekends." The situation sucks, especially when companies give a day or two notice regarding interviewing scheduling (happened a few times to me). Personally, I always tried to schedule the interviews early in the morning and go to work after. Keep in mind that some interviews may run longer than others; I made up some BS excuse about coming in late, as in around 930- the interview lasted 3 hours, I didn't get in until 11 and had to cover again with more elaborate stories.

 

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