Had a 2.0 from a non-target and broke into a MM bank for a SA position
I’d love to just give back and help out anyone who needs any words of advice throughout their IB recruitment process.
I’m from a non-target, got a 2.0, and have now recently accepted an IB position with a top MM bank.
If there was one small piece of advice I could offer straightaway, it would be networking, going on LinkedIn, finding professionals in IB from your alumni, getting them on the phone, and building that connection. If they like you, and you’ve mentioned that their company has a Summer Analyst position opening, they WILL forward your resume along to HR and that’s how you break in the doors.
That right there is half the battle. The other half is hammering down your technicals, but those are easy with all the resources available today. I could not be more serious, it’s literally all about getting someone to like you, and want to help you out.
Network network network. Aim for 3 calls a week with VP’s / MDs / or Principals. Since analysts hardly have any pull, and are more concerned about their own job security, you want to aim for the head honchos when it comes to networking! They’re the ones who make the game time decisions of who gets hired.
Please feel free to PM me with any questions and I’d be glad to discuss.
One question: what the hell was your answer when they asked about your GPA? I’ve gotten flack for my 3.7 coming from a nontarget
I should have clarified that I got a 2.0 my first semester my freshman year, this wasn’t my overall GPA
dude I get networking to overcome a bad GPA and that grades aren't all that matter but how the fuck did you get a 2.0 at a non-target? That means you averaged a C grade in all of your classes. This truly baffles me because just by putting in minimal effort, showing up to class, and following directions you can get a 3.0
Anyway, (if this isn't a troll post) I respect the hustle and congratulations on the offer.
Sorry, I should have clarified that I had only gotten a 2.0
ok that makes more sense
good job and congrats!
no OP, but freshman year had 2.4, now i have 3.1 overall, 3.7 major gpa, go to a non target as well, and landed an offer for BB (GS/JPM/MS) . Networking is the key, to be honest like mentioned above. After i networked i got a referral which lead to my super day.
When I was the president of my student investment club at a non-target, I couldn't stress enough that you should cold email like a maniac and network to the get your foot in the door. If you're a prospect reading this comment, stop and go send cold emails for 30 minutes with an easy copy + paste template. You'll land an IB job doing this, so help me God.
only 30 mins? Massage those numbers baby let's hit 60
100% my man. 100% that’s literally all it is is just cold email out reach
This is so depressing when I read things like this. Why did I study and get into a good school and get good grades? I could have partied and had fun and goofed off like OP, and still got a good job.
Sounds like you problem buddy, you should never completely sacrifice your college fun and party life all for grades… you need a happy medium between both my man.
That’s on you though
if you got into an actual good uni (hyw/oxbridge), youll be glad because you wont hit a ceiling later in your career because of a lack of brand name
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Massive props. I got fulltime offers as well from a nontarget but with a 3.5, that was hard enough, idk how you managed with a 2.0. Was there some extenuating circumstance as to why that happened or did you just fuck up/how’d you explain the situation in interviews?
Again, congrats!
Sorry man, I meant to say that I got a 2.0 my very first semester of school
Ahh ok that makes much more sense. But congrats though, Ik the networking grind was rough on my end so Ik how much time you must have put in! Good stuff and best of luck next year
Why would someone dislike this? Did something similar, and I wish I had been given advice like this while I was stressed out trying to get internships + offers. Thanks for sharing!
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