How to break into IB through part-time MBA program

Will start my part-time MBA soon. Had some corporate experience and financial/data analytic experience. Currently in a business strategy capacity. Strongly interested in breaking into IB. Anyone has success stories through a part-time MBA? Thanks very much in advance for your time and attention.

 

I would strongly recommend talking to second year students in your program who are participating in the recruiting process as part-time MBAs, as well as reaching out to recent alumni from the program who are currently working in banking. They'll be able to give you the most relevant advice on navigating the process in your specific program. You should also make sure to join the investment banking club at your school through the full-time MBA program, which will have a lot of resources and knowledge about the recruiting process. Even though you're in the part-time program, you should be able to take advantage of the resources available for full-time MBAs.

 

You may not be able to use the recruiting services, but why can't you get the recruiters' email addresses? No need to indicate right off the bat you're PT. I attend a nontarget undergrad and I've gotten email addresses through various methods which have yielded fruitful results. Think outside the box.

People tend to think life is a race with other people. They don't realize that every moment they spend sprinting towards the finish line is a moment they lose permanently, and a moment closer to their death.
 

I will def. go that route!! Thanks for the idea.

In your experience what did you request of the recruiter? I have read that you can either ask them to put you in touch with bankers at their firm so you can get an informational interview or just find out more about the bank and their particular recruiting process. What are your suggestions??

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