How screwed am I? - Non-target UC
Long story short.
Started out at a non-target UC in engineering, decided to switch into business my third year (mainly because i was not motivated enough due to lack of interest).
Graduated half way through 5th (march of 2012) with a nearly perfect business major GPA. Cumulative gpa around 3.2, crappy from engineering, very strong uptrend obvi.
Studied abroad at LSE, took 2 legit classes, 4.0. However this is when I should have had a full time summer internship. (between 4th and 5th year)
Had 1 legit internship during the year my fourth year, two bullshit ones.
Currently an investment analyst intern at a pension fund, looking for full time in SF. Taking level CFA level 1 in 6 days. expect to pass.
After the exam i plan to start looking for full time jobs in SF. I think i have a pretty good story about switching from engineering to business but I am worried about my job prospects with the timing of my job search and lack of proper networking ahead of time, and plus im a fifth year... What do you guys think?
your internship at a pension fund should be decent man. See if you can jump to investment research, buyside or sellside.
Being a 5th year is understandable since you had to switch from science to business - just have a good explanation.
Plus you have 4 internships. 2 are BS, but even the competitive ivy leaguers have BS internships. Except they figure out a way to sell it.
You should be competitive if you play your cards right. Look as polished as possible and find someone to push your CV.
thanks couchy
What sort of a role are you looking for? You should be a shoe in for investment consulting.
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