gay asian male going to target school
Hey everyone, so I am a gay asian male going to a target school this fall. It is a complicated thing for me to say or come out about openly, so I am hesitant on using it for recruiting. I know some banks have specific lgbtq programs you can apply through, so I was wondering if it was worth doing them and how much it will actually help me during IB recruiting.
Also, if anyone else of LGBTQ has any of their own experiences or lgbtq programs they would like to share please let me know. Thanks!
Based on previous WSO threads, here are some insights:
LGBTQ Programs in Banks:
Personal Experiences:
Networking and Support:
Authenticity:
For more detailed discussions and personal experiences, you can check out the full thread on WSO: https://www.wallstreetoasis.com/forum/investment-banking/ib-lgbtq-recru…</a">IB LGBTQ Recruiting? | Wall Street Oasis.
Sources: IB LGBTQ Recruiting?, IB LGBTQ Recruiting?
Yes they help but I can only speak for buyside recruiting as I did not go through a program for IB. Interviews can be a bit lighter and you may have some exclusive networking opportunities. Your orientation will not be explicitly disclosed to your co-workers. People may assume if you attend lgbtq focused events, but i do not believe HR can legally disclose that information to others working at the firm(besides those that need to know)
What are some examples of buyside places that offer lgbtq programs? In the same boat here
TPG is big on it. They generally lump it in with DE&I, but they hold exclusivly diversity networking events prior to on-cycle. Basically all the MF have some sort of program or events.
How do they test to see if you're actually gay and not lying?
They make you kiss one of the interviewers, typically the MBA associate.
Can be helpful but less so than other diversity programs. The LGBT programs are full of white & asian men who don’t qualify for anything else.
They make you take a diagnostic exam scored out of 100. Anything below 70% is not gay enough
In all seriousness, it’s up to your comfort level. Certainly does help in recruiting processes
My advice is go to these programs and networking events for LGBTQ but don’t make it your whole personality. Remember that although they have these programs it’s still a very male dominated and sometimes very fratty industry. Take the opportunities to network but know your audience.
It prob helps. I personally never acc met an explicitly lgbt individual throughout any of my internships. These individuals are still well within the closet in the pits even if they go through the lgbt programs
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