Do I just suck or what?
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Background, final year student, target in london, did BB snt last summer, now looking for another summer internship
got some interviews and ACs (really good ones as well - GS / JPM / MS / BofA), but just got ghosted after them, no offers and no rejections, just nothing from HR's end
Don't even know what to do next. BB recruitment cycle is done. Also applied to most jobs on the tracker, but got rejected by ~50% of them even before any actual talking with recruiting team had taken place
I am so lost and down right now. the weather doesn't help either
Appreciate any advice moving forward, what should I apply to given the recruiting cycle is done (for BB) ? Thanks a lot
Based on the most helpful WSO content, here are some steps you can take to move forward:
Explore Boutique Banks and Small PE Shops:
Consider Off-Cycle Internships:
Leverage Your Placement Year:
Stay Persistent and Positive:
Utilize University Resources:
For more detailed advice and support, you can visit the following WSO thread: https://www.wallstreetoasis.com/forum/investment-banking/advice-for-lon…</a">Advice for London applicants.
Stay resilient and keep pushing forward!
Sources: Missed the application season this fall, sophomore, are there any boutique bank applications still freshly open?, 2018 Full-Time IB Recruiting Timeline Megathread Page, https://www.wallstreetoasis.com/forum/job-search/ibd-sa-after-graduation?customgpt=1, Consulting Recruiting 2023, 2018 Summer Analyst IB Recruiting Timeline Megathread Page
I have a BB S&T summer lined up next year. From your experience, are there things you regret doing or wish you’d done differently to secure the return? Also, why do you think you didn’t get it in the end? Would love to hear about the desks you rotated on and whether you liked them—maybe it could give me some insight on what to focus on!
Appreciate your advice and hope things turn around for you soon.
HAHAHAHAH what's this - the man's down and all you have to contribute here is ask him for tips so you can convert
First sign of not converting haha
wtf Hhahahaha you made my sunday
This is so tone deaf mate
Recruiting is completely fucked if this is the competition and OP ended up with nothing
More for the rest of us who actually have social skills and charisma unlike OP who apparently cannot even get past initial stages.
6/10 ragebait.
What? OP asked for the truth and I’m giving the truth. This is a people industry, not somewhere where you can get by on raw talent.
This comment perfectly sums up the junior level recruiting environment holy shit haha
I’ve been in this biz a long time.. it’s not meant to be easy. You’ll have many more obstacles. Head up and keep pushing if this is what you want… and it’s not all you, there’s a fair bit of luck involved given the competition (especially at entry level).
What’s a good “alternative” to s&t for juniors to pivot back to the business later?
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