Resume Review-Competitive Standing for Boutique/Middle Market

Hello WSO Community,

I'm currently a senior at a non-target (think Marist, Bryant, UVM, and Syracuse), and I was wondering if anyone could tell me if I have a competitive standing for an interview at a boutique/ middle market investment bank, based on my resume? The geographic area that I am looking for is in New York City. Also, I am not looking to apply for the "elite" boutiques, more so for the small 15-100 employee shop. Perhaps a ranking of 1-10 if possible? With 10 being the strongest resume. In addition, just to clarify for my capital markets internship I interned with a boutique investment bank. I understand that 2013 will be an extremely tough recruiting season for IB, which is why I want to gauge my current stance and competitiveness. Thank you for your time.

http://www.razume.com/documents/28918

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You interned at two places this summer? Both say Summer 2012 Remove Italics from the headers Don't need to say "Coursework included:" they are not stupid, just say coursework

I can't really answer your question accurately and feel someone else could do it better, but just noticed these details.

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Yes, I did intern at two firms for the summer. My internship with BofA Merrill Lynch lasted from 8-9 weeks, it ended in late August. My other internship started mid May- to late June. Which was about 6-7 weeks. However, I was not interning with two firms at the same time.

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yeahrightYou interned at two places this summer? Both say Summer 2012 Remove Italics from the headers Don't need to say "Coursework included:" they are not stupid, just say coursework

I can't really answer your question accurately and feel someone else could do it better, but just noticed these details.

Thank you.

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