If I got an offer - so can you!

Boys I fuckin did it! Just signed the offer at an EB. Im a non target, no clubs, and only learned what IB is in my junior year. I hustled like a mf’er, grinded like crazy, and it worked out. Definitely took some serious luck, but you gotta make your own luck, and as some greek guy said: “Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity”.

Recruiting sucks, it’s disheartening, but if you really want it then don’t give up. All it takes is one. Whether you’re in big 4 trying to break in, or a sophomore trying to land SA2025, you got this! If i did it, so can you, because I’m sure as hell nothing special.

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Congrats. Any advice?

 

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WSO kids. 

 

Biggest thing I think is to just cast a super wide net and constantly remind yourself that all it takes is one. Whenever you’re discouraged just know that next networking call/coffee could be the one that leads to something so keep at it. Its a volume game

 

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