Can’t get past resume screening for off cycle internships so please roast my CV

Hi all, I’m looking for advice on this forum on how to get past the CV screening stage for applications. I have a very unique background where I didn’t go to university for an undergraduate degree and instead opted for an apprenticeship at EY. Now work in FO asset management whilst studying part time for an MSc Finance at a semi target university (which I was accepted to due to a combination of experience + professional qualifications). I’m applying to off cycle internships but haven’t got a single interview or just get rejected/ignored. I think it’s likely because of my background but regardless would like to hear any advice/pointers to improve my CV. Worth noting I’m based in the UK so networking doesn’t really get you anywhere here. Thanks in advance!

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Thats not a bad CV honestly, might come down to experience perhaps considering that the competition for certain OCs is pretty strong. You’re essentially competing against Europeans with 3 languages, MF/UMM internships, previous OC/SAs etc. 

 

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