Career
Is there a chance to break into IB coming from a state university in the West? Current intern at a local governance finance dept.
Trending Content
| +186 | Ideal College/Recruiting Timeline | 38 | 2d | |
| +133 | Military Officer vs. IB analyst | 47 | 5h | |
| +75 | Lied on CV? | 60 | 5h | |
| +28 | Is there a point to networking if you have (nepo)? | 8 | 2h | |
| Got fired after 1.5 years as an Analyst, want to stay in Banking but I am confused | 10 | 1d | ||
| +23 | Are Single Managers Just Not Hiring? | 10 | 5d | |
| +23 | How do I go about explaining huge gaps in a CV for Spring & Summers? | 11 | 2d | |
| +21 | IB > PE, except burned out. What now? | 8 | 15h | |
| +21 | Recruiting is messed up and I'm not doing this.... | 19 | 1h | |
| +18 | Laid off, what next? | 8 | 5d |
Career Resources
Network and Grind.
Start with Local Boutiques, Get as many internships as possible. Fall/Winter/Summer - Even if they are BS internships. Having something on your resume is going to be good. Then try and get a PE internship on your Resume. This should be doable with a IB internship. Slowly work on your technical and keep grinding.
People exaggerate how hard it is. As long as you can speak well and aren't retarded you'll be fine. Just network and know what they ask in interviews. (This is just for ib in general, not for EB or top BBs)
You can do it. Apply everywhere, kiss a lot of ass, buy a nice suit, and practice interviewing.
My name is Don and I am a Senior Vice President at Stratton Oakmont. I plan to be the top trader this year.
You got this bro.
Yes, you can 100% break in as long as you do the typical networking, technicals, etc. With that being said, your experience interning for a local government's finance department may make you an interesting candidate for Muni/Public Finance IB roles. While PF is different from M&A it may be a little easier to break into given your background.
It's possible but won't be easy since IB's are typically quite closed minded when it comes to non traditional candidates.
Play the numbers game, and when you eventually land an interview you should have as much a chance as anyone else!
Ut debitis sed accusamus dolores voluptatem et. Iusto quo quaerat repellendus est. Aliquam id libero dolore omnis sint tenetur et.
Et et vel explicabo. Tempora laborum minima incidunt sit. Ut quam qui ducimus labore quisquam consequatur.
Necessitatibus ullam enim nesciunt molestiae ut et repudiandae. Ea similique adipisci ab quos labore velit. Qui aut repellat ut itaque voluptatibus beatae omnis.
See All Comments - 100% Free
WSO depends on everyone being able to pitch in when they know something. Unlock with your email and get bonus: 6 financial modeling lessons free ($199 value)
or Unlock with your social account...