Hey guys, first time poster on here. Just got rejected from my last IB super day for SA 2025. Feeling really defeated, and that might IB dreams are pretty much over. Can anyone else who’s been here speak to how it ended up for you? Or just some words of advice please. Thanks
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Remember, it's a tough industry, but perseverance and continuous improvement can lead to success. Keep networking, refining your skills, and applying. Good luck!
Sources: How to get over a superday rejection?, Advice for SAs who didn't get return offers, Really unsatisfied with SA group placement and looking for advice?, Advice for summer and return offer rate?, Current SA's: How Y'all Feeling About Return Offers?
Its not over until you say its over. Either shoot for tangential stuff like Big 4 TAS or Corporate banking or consider small regional boutques. I think other front office roles like Equity Research, S&T, and Asset Management are still open at some banks. Also Credit Agricole just opened their apps if thats something you're interested in, Goodluck.
I've seen a decent number of people go from Big 4 Audit/Advisory to IB. I'd keep networking with IB at a minimum.
I sent hundreds of apps and didn't get a summer role. Continued networking, applying, and studying my technicals feverishly until I graduated, where I got offers from 3 boutique/MM firms. I'd suggest you focus on smaller firms and focus on networking (incl. with professors, parents friends/friends parents, etc. anyone you are in proximity to)
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