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Off the top of my head, I don't really know of any firms that aren't recruiting for FT positions this year. I heard that JPM is planning to take the bulk of its FT staff from SA positions, but not sure how many slots will be left over after that. The better question would be how much has recruiting dropped from 2 years ago. In other words, bank may be recruiting, but are they recruiting for 70-80, or are they recruiting for 20?

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I'm sorry, I don't understand what all the fuss is about. So I flew out to interview with them a few months ago (as a lateral hire) and the guys were ok, and the interview was pretty easy...but then I had to meet with Colleen (she's the head of recruiting) in NY, and she was the biggest bitch ever. Keep in mind I was at a TOP BB. She was like "why would moelis hire YOU...I mean we can get whoever we want"

Sorry for the rant, I am glad I stayed in NY and am now on the buy-side!

 

Not really, Colleen is actually one of the nicer recruiters I've met. Very down to earth, and happy to take the time to chat. I mean no offense by this (bc I don't know you), but the fact that you capitalized "TOP" BB makes you seem overly cocky - maybe your arrogance rubbed her the wrong way?

 
aardvarkaayeah, colleen was always really nice to me
i was like NOOOO THANK YOU

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I have heard that in general, banks under-hired for the summer, those who scaled back their summer programs more than those who kept numbers closer to historical levels. I haven't heard of any that are not doing recruiting in the Fall. In fact, some starting interviewing during the summer for FT positions.

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I attend a top target and postings are going up everyday. Seems there are a ton (Citi chalking in 210 interview slots etc). Don't know how many they will actually hire though.

 
For full-time positions to start next June? Where/how are they interviewing?

Yes, for FT beginning next June. Those are accelerated interviews generally given to summer interns at different banks (or same bank, different division).

aardvarkaa and mainstreet have clearly never interviewed with Moelis - Colleen's a brunette, early to mid-thirties.

 
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For full-time positions to start next June? Where/how are they interviewing?

Yes, for FT beginning next June. Those are accelerated interviews generally given to summer interns at different banks (or same bank, different division).

aardvarkaa and mainstreet have clearly never interviewed with Moelis - Colleen's a brunette, early to mid-thirties.

Wasn't she the main recruiter for a different bank a while back?

 

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