How do I figure out what I want to do for my “2nd Job”

Incoming @ GS TMT / MS M&A / EVR M&A from east coast semi-target and starting to get some extremely basic HH outreach. I have NO IDEA what I genuinely want to do after banking. For those that recruited on-cycle or even at all, how tf did you actually figure out what you wanted to do after banking before you even started banking? Is it bad to get on the phone w HH without knowing what you want to do?

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Pontifical Catholic University of Peru

Class of '18 Nov 2026 Cohort

5.00/5

Private Equity LinkedIn Review

“Helpful session. We went through my LinkedIn profile line by line, and the feedback was honest and practical, not generic advice you could find online. A few things I thought were fine actually needed rewording, and once they pointed them out it made total sense. I also came away with some specific points to add that I hadn’t considered, especially around how I present my M&A and project finance experience. I’ve already started making changes and the profile feels a lot more polished. Thanks a lot!”

Institute of Technology of Monterrey

Class of '18 Jun 2026 Cohort

4.70/5

Private Equity Other

“I appreciated John sharing a list of headhunters after the session, which was useful. During the call, though, I had to ask very specific, in-depth questions to get any input, and the conversation felt one-directional. More proactive guidance and practical insights would make his sessions much more valuable for mentees.”

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