Would it be asinine to email boutiques asking if they take interns?
I just finished my freshman year, and I am starting to consider beginning my sophomore year internship search. This year, I will be interning at a boutique wealth management firm, and I have been networking for junior year internships at BBs for IB.
I don't qualify for diversity sophomore programs, so I am looking at alumni who run regional boutiques without any summer analyst programs. Would it be bad to straight up ask them if they take interns? Obviously, I'd be more formal when asking.
I'd do unpaid.
I just lost my sophomore internship and honestly... I'm thinking of doing the same thing. I know it's protocol to network first, but with the really small regional boutiques I'm thinking I might just send a polite email and ask if they have any opportunities/need any help over the summer
Yeah I'm talking about really small shops with maybe 5 people.
Anything to put "investment banking summer analyst."
Completely valid - the whole "acceptable schmoozing process" is just an additional filtering layer needed for established banks with thousands and thousands of applicants. With very small boutiques, it is 100% acceptable to politely ask about taking interns. Of course, the email should also convey that you've done your diligence, can speak to the strengths of the firm, and are genuinely interested.
Soluta expedita voluptas laborum nemo. Commodi at dolorem velit ipsum praesentium qui nam quaerat. Molestiae est ea quia modi voluptas. Delectus omnis aut sunt est accusamus. Eum nihil odio molestias aut sit omnis. Est eaque rem distinctio optio et sint.
Voluptatibus eum at eaque nulla a adipisci ratione. Veniam eveniet voluptas ut veritatis nulla. Autem cum sint quidem. Aut cupiditate alias consequatur atque placeat natus.
See All Comments - 100% Free
WSO depends on everyone being able to pitch in when they know something. Unlock with your email and get bonus: 6 financial modeling lessons free ($199 value)
or Unlock with your social account...