After having a coffee chat with a internship-seeking student, what encourages you to pass along their resume/refer them to the hiring manager?
Is it an interest in the company and its recruiting process, an interest in the job itself, or demonstrating knowledge in the domain? If a mix of all three, which would you say is most influential? Thanks
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Good question
It's simple......have a compelling personal (and professional) story that led you to this moment in your professional career and demonstrate your ability to accel on the job
You certainly don't accel
Do they seem like they are down to earth (culture fit)
Do they understand what investment banking actually is and what we do for a living? (i consider this the "technicals" piece)
Do they have their shit together? (good grades, neat, no errors in messages to me)
None of this matters if its a genuine acquaintance. If thats the case, if I think they are hard workers and good people, of course you pass the resume along
This pretty much sums it up. I will only add, do I feel like you're trying to build a connection/relationship or just trying to get me to push your resume.
Similarly, are you giving me entitlement vibes that "I owe it to you" to pass your resume or does it feel like a natural ask at the end of our chat/in your thank you email.
Agreed, its important that they aren't just going through the motions and doing the bare minimum to get their resume passed
Any advice on how to make a gentle ask at the end of the chat?
"If you were stuck in an airport and had 2-3 hours to relax/do nothing, would I be okay with spending that time with this person?"
Heard this in a MBA-level IB company presentation (middle market bank presentation, I will not divulge firm name). They want to ensure you'll "fit" in culturally.
Seems to be similar in other jobs too.
Of course, technicals and your story should make coherent sense. "Fit" definitely seems to be very important at banks that normally don't recruit on campus (specifically at MBA especially if it's in a city where your school normally doesn't place - for example, SF/Chicago/Houston etc).
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