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Yes of course it's easier in NYC. Not only are NYC jobs harder to get, but NYC-based people can also grab casual coffee, have a network that might introduce them to some people, etc. You will also get lower outreach.
It's not impossible by any means, but you might need to be more proactive (asking NYC-based friends to send you their HH emails if a role comes across that fits what you're looking for, for example)
Think you prob will have to fly to NY for interviews, which may or may not be an issue depending on your group.
Don't people have zoom interviews?
Final rounds / partner meetings are likely to be in person. Some firms may want to you be at their office for the whole process so u cant leave for another interview without bowing out. Most of the non-NYC pe firms often will fly ppl to NYC to interview candidates for oncycle but not vice versa.
I am curious to know how the folks in LA /SF do interviews then. Most IB guys aren't based in those cities but there are quite a few groups out there
i mean they usually just recruit for west coast funds
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