3.6 and relevant experience stands a chance anywhere if you network

Resumes are similar to BB/EB analysts, often just those who got unlucky with BB interviews for one reason or another. it's not just a bunch of 3.4s from non targets, decent MMs are still highly competitive. As you get further down the MM list into LMM this becomes less true

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I have a 3.6 gpa from a non-target and got an internship & FT offer from Stifel. People I worked with were from Penn, Northwestern, etc. Everyone’s resume is similar, it’s all about how you network and your personal preference on if you want to work at a MM or EB/BB.

 
Prospect in IB-M&A:
What’s a typical IB Analyst at an MM firm like at Stifel or cowen?

What are gpa cutoffs like at these firms and what are target schools?

Do non targets with 3.6s and relevant experience stand a chance?

Thanks

At our MM, there is not a strict or published cut-off by HR and different people view GPA differently (I am more lax to a degree - will consider anyone above 3.3, another VP in a different group is very anal - 3.7 or above)

Keep in mind, this is just to get the interview. Other things that differentiate:

1) How much effort did you show in terms of your submission? Did you include a cover letter and was it unique or personal? Did it effectively communicate why you would be a good fit for our MM?

2) Have you called some alumni or industry bankers to learn more about their experience? Have you pitched yourself and what makes you interested in being a MM analyst?

3) Don't make stupid mistakes. You would be shocked how often (a couple applicants per year) call Lazard, Lizard or Lazerd or whatever. If you can't even spell the bank's name, how would I have confidence in you work product that needs to go to a client or external party in an efficient manner?

 

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