Will being an Economics major (NON BUSINESS SCHOOL) hurt me for IB recruiting?
Right now I'm an econ major at UT Austin (Semi-target), which unfortunately means as I apply to IB roles I won't have the McCombs Business School on my resume. How much will this hurt me? Will it imply to recruiters that I wasn't good enough to get into McCombs and I'll be rejected from interviews purely for that? I'm in business clubs rn (business frat, investing team) and will try to join more next semester, if that compensates for anything as club recruiting is pretty competitive here. Just wondering how much this hurts me when recruiting, and before anyone asks, yes I am planning to transfer into the business school but that will only kick in next year if I'm successful, so IB recruiting will already have been finished.
Based on previous WSO threads, here's what you need to know:
Recruiting and Major:
Networking and Clubs:
Perception and Competitiveness:
Examples from Other Schools:
In summary, while being an Economics major outside of McCombs might present some challenges, your active participation in business clubs and strategic networking can significantly enhance your chances in IB recruiting. Keep building your resume and connections, and don't be discouraged by your current major.
Sources: Rice University vs. UT Austin McCombs Undergraduate, UMich Undergrad For IB Recruiting, UMich Undergrad For IB Recruiting, UC Berkeley Undergrad for IB Recruiting, University of Chicago Economics Major
I think you’re wasting your time asking this question. Obviously it is ideal to be in McCombs, but people with almost every single major from English to biology break into this industry.
I'm at Mich/NYU majoring in economics and got interviews at Barclays, Citi, Evercore, Solomon Partners, General Atlantic, and more. I'm not an outlier case either. I know plenty of other kids who landed interviews and offers at places like J.P. Morgan, Evercore, and a lot of MM banks. As long as you can prove that you're genuinely interested in finance, don't worry too much about it. Also, you can use it as an opportunity to differentiate yourself from the herd and be seen as a more interesting person by getting involved in more activities and coursework outside of just business and applied Econ. Just follow the typical advice of networking, 3.7+ GPA, and demonstrated interest through relevant internships and on-campus involvement.
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