Didn’t get anything for oncycle or off cycle but I don’t want to do a third year

Interviewed at some places for on cycle and off cycle but wasn’t able to land anything for 2024. With on cycle for 2025 around the corner, I don’t really want to do a third year in banking. Does anyone have any advice to navigate this? Once oncycle 2025 kicks off, am I out of luck of getting roles for 2024? Would appreciate any help.

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2024 roles are still going to be available, although not at top tier, competitive places. You should be in communication with headhunters regarding opportunities for 2024 offcycle and make a decision based on what they are seeing is available in the market. With low deal flow and fundraising, I would expect a tougher offcycle than prior years

 

IndecisiveAnalyst

wanted to get a view here to - if i participated in 2024 can i still participate in 2025 on cycle. i should prob get upper mid bucket for my first year

Curious to know if you can do this as well. Shouldn’t you already know this?

 

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