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Do banks ever require letters of reference or ask you to list references on applications for Summer Analyst postions (IBD)? I've submitted a lot and haven't really been asked it. Just curious
Do banks ever require letters of reference or ask you to list references on applications for Summer Analyst postions (IBD)? I've submitted a lot and haven't really been asked it. Just curious
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in my experience no, but if they give you an offer they’ll ask for references while doing your background check
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