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I've been rejected for everything internships societies. I don't even cry, and I can't force myself to. I've tried crying. I can't. I feel nothing and trust no one, and Going to a target is ass the teaching quality is shit I've really tried to be involved, and I've tried to make genuine connections im pretty sure a girl I know was only talking to me for a connection she could gain the info off. I don't want to be a Pussy and complain I'm not suicidal or anything like that, but getting rejection after rejection after rejection is so demotivating I've improved. Still, now I'm getting rejected for final rounds instead of based on CV. I’m a first year based in UK
Just relax, you are a first year and at a target. While I know UK recruiting and internships are different than in the US you have plenty of time. My first year in college my internship was working as a summer camp counselor, as was my second, and my junior year I had an unpaid internship to get experience. Also got rejected many times across the board.
You have a HUGE advantage by being at a target (I was also at a target and still had a lot of rejection), just be patient and continue grinding. Even if you don’t end up with a great role out of school, the path isn’t set in stone, people don’t realize that there are so many paths to be successful and to get back into finance.
Enjoy college, it really is a great time. And take it from one of the old people on this message board, taking time to really explore the curriculum, meet people, and just relax a bit is something I regret not doing enough of. You are in a good spot.
It’s okay to feel the way you do, wanting something and just falling short every time sucks. The current environment just makes it so much worse because you can’t get to know anyone in your classes, or your professors or just have a person to talk to. Plenty of people feeling like you right now. Keep going is all I can say, work on your CV as much as you can, improve interviewing skills, keep networking, talk to friends when you can. Also, find some hobbies to take your mind off of things for a little bit, not good good to dwell on the negatives.
Just saw you’re a first year, bro you have time. Enjoy yourself as much as you can. I didn’t even have an internship my first year and got rejected from everything my sophomore year. Finally managed to get one my junior year (current) and am probably set to get one for this upcoming summer as well. Things can really come together and they will for you but relax a little.
Sorry to hear. How about starting your own society? That way you can call yourself the president.
And if you aren't diversity, spring week apps are a shit show. Don't worry too much about it, non-diverse kids have better luck in summer apps.
As for girls talking to you because they want info off of you... if you're not at LSE try branching out to non-econ/business girls
The world doesn't end in undergrad and doesn't end in IB. Sorry but I feel like you need to know that. I hate hearing from people IB / MBB or bust when I did Big 4 out of uni and saw a lot of perfectly smart, happy Partners making money and doing something just as interesting as banking. Even people starting out their career at a corporate can have a long and successful career. You just need to keep branching out and keep a positive attitude.
I'm so sorry you're having a difficult time! Keep working hard and keep your head up.
The environment right now is horrible. You're doing what you are doing in some of the most inopportune times ever to do so. Remember also that there's a lot of time left in your undergrad experience, so make friends, meet people, and get experience. Having more people around will make you feel better, and these people will also understand your situation.
Also, I'd like to mention that you should reach out for feedback. Getting rejected your first year can actually be a great time to figure out exactly where you need to improve. This will pay dividends in the future if you willing to get some outside impressions as to where you can improve.
As for recruiting, keep grinding. I'm in the US, so this is different, but I got rejected from 9 superdays and after some assistance from others, I was able to keep moving forward and get an IB internship. My vast majority of my program ended up being cut due to COVID, too. I get what it feels like to be cut time and time again. Keep moving forward and keep seeking new opportunities.
Bro calm down. I'm a first year too. I've probably gotten rejected by dozens of places for internships as well. We're just first years, so we get rejected because we have nothing to offer yet. Rejection is just part of the game, and you have to learn to live with it. Just keep applying, studying, and networking and you'll be fine.
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