Waitlisted - Analyst position at a BB
Hey guys,
I just found out that I'm waitlisted for an analyst position at a BB. Does anyone know how the waitlist process works? Any advice on how I could improve my chances at getting off the waitlist?
Hey guys,
I just found out that I'm waitlisted for an analyst position at a BB. Does anyone know how the waitlist process works? Any advice on how I could improve my chances at getting off the waitlist?
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usually if you're on hold, it's dependent on whether or not the people who were extended offers accept or decline. this isnt' college, and ther'es nothing that will get you off the waitlist, unless your dad is an MD at the BB or something. I think at this point, it's purely a numbers game.
Very simple to get off the waitlist:
Show up to the company's office with no pants on, wasted. Fail a drug test (bonus points if they didn't request one and you just send them a failed test) Sleep with an MD's wife - in front of him
anyone have any other suggestions?
Good one BSD123. So funny. What are you, 15 years old? Probably one of the lamest attempts at being funny I've seen.
you just have to wait around. I was waitlisted in one area of a bb, but took a job in another.
Arts, how did you manage that?
I am most likely waitlisted as well. It sucks. I am sure there is no way to get off the waitlist. Honestly, I wonder if they ever get back to you when somebody else accepts an offer and you are no longer waitlisted, but rather denied.
tell you. it may take a few weeks though.
I got a call from the recruiter almost immediately after my superday interviews, informing me that my interviewers were impressed with me and such but they're still working on the SA class size and what kind of people they will accept after the next round of superday interviews (which is in a couple days, for people who couldn't make it to the one I showed up to). A couple interviewers have replied to my "thank you for interviewing" notes. Should I reach out to my interviewers/ recruiter, or will that just show that I'm impatient and a bit of a pushover? I was thinking of emailing my interviewers not on the topic of recruiting but rather on the specific work they do, etc.
Would love to bump this thread and see if anyone would be willing to answer blueueue's post?
i am on hold for a BB as well, waiting for the acceptance deadline to pass...
same exact case. on hold at bbs waiting. i was told not to reach out to my interviewers, all i did was reply to the email i got and thank them for telling me about my status/say i was still really interested. i was told id find out within the week yet, which i thought was odd. we'll see!
F waitlisted (Originally Posted: 10/14/2007)
wtf does that even mean?
it means you touch yourself at night
Best chance to get off waitlist (Originally Posted: 10/28/2009)
I just had a super day for a full time associate position. I've been put on "hold". Two other guys from my program received offers, two others were outright rejected. (Which tells me that they are a little selective about the waitlist).
The bank has two more super day rounds to go; which will take two weeks to complete.
I'm obviously worried that people will forget me. How do I go about following up with VP's, MD's at the bank? Should I set up informational's with other bankers I DIDN'T interview with?
Any thoughts would be helpful.
perhaps you have other offers you can leverage to convince them that you want to go with them but need to hear back?
I've helped people get off waitlists before. REACH OUT to any alumni at the firm which you've developed relationships with -- they can inquire about the status of your waitlist, as they weren't part of the recruiting process for you.
Second, follow up with your interviews a week after, two weeks after, and so on until you hear back. This shows your tenacity and commitment to working there.
Last, if you don't end up getting the offer, keep in touch with them. You never know when you may cross paths with them in the future. As a result, make all your interactions (phone / email / in person) professional and personal, so that you are memorable.
Best of luck.
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How to get out of waitlist? (Originally Posted: 03/25/2010)
Hi
I just received communication that I have been put on the wait list.
Any ideas on how to best handle this situation?
Should I send the adcom updates on my job progress?
Or are they looking for me to covey my commitment more strongly?
Thanks in advance.
Just keep following up and asking where you stand. Other than that you unfortunately can't do much.
I'm also in that situation, but received other offers later so it's no longer a problem. An alumni on the inside advised me though to really be polite to HR. They tend to have a fairly great deal of say when it comes to who comes off the waitlist first. Send them a nice email weekly (no more) to reinstate your interest and availability. Good Luck.
Waitlisted - Is it worth emailing him anyways? (Originally Posted: 01/18/2012)
I was recently waitlisted for an OCR interview for MS, and highly doubt any slots will open up (who would turn down MS?). Signups end tonight and I was just wondering if anyone has had any success stories with being waitlisted.
If I know the recruiter is it worth emailing him anyways and asking for a slot regardless of being waitlisted?
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Definitely worth emailing the recruiter -- an absolute must. Maybe he/she can bump you up a spot or two -- can't hurt!
Yeah email the recruiter because they can put you in the top of the wait list. Happened to me before. I got off the waitlist the day before the jpm IBD interview. What "itspeirsec" said...it could work too. If they have time they can interview you if he/she wanted to
Thanks for the input guys, I appreciate it. I just spoke with the recruiter who said if nothing opens up to let him know and he will speak with the interviewer to find out if I can approach him the day of. Keeping my fingers crossed.
Seems like its been a really tough recruiting season though, system was flooded with applicants.
Waitlist/Alternate (Originally Posted: 11/03/2006)
I am on the waitlist for a BB. Does anyone have any experience being in this position? They told me i interviewed well, but they haven't heard back from the other superdays. Let me know thanks!
anyone???
The only BB I didnt get an offer from that I interviewed with put me on a waitlist because they were waiting to see how many of their summers were coming back (group specific offers). They all came back to the group I wanted so I got dinged. It seems like you are a "maybe" candidate. They typically give people "strong yes" or "maybe". Good luck though.
yeah this is a general offer. They said they are waiting to hear back from candidates who got offers at previous superdays.
Should I ask how many ppl they put on the waitlist?
tidbit. A lot of firms have different check boxes, usually of: Strongly Recommended, Recommend with reservation, No with some reservation, definitely no.
You can think that Strongly Recommends and all No's are given an answer right off the bat.
It'd be kind of weird to ask how many people they put on a waitlist, because it varies from position to position. I know at one of the BB's, 6 kids went back for superday for this specific division, 1 kid got an offer, another got rejected, and the 4 were held on a 'waitlist' until the kid with teh offer decided if he was going to take it.
Maybe try emailing some of the interviewers you had, express your interest in the firm, etc.? Although att his point, it's purely a numbers game..
Yeah i see what you mean...I guess this is a little different because it would be for a general offer. So im hoping the numbers are a little better.
The situation u describe sounds pretty bleak, putting 4 ppl on a waitlist for one offer. i hope thats not the case here
I will def email some ppl later this week. Any other suggestions?
THat's all I think. The whole finding an ibanking job is a lot of luck. Basically, everything has to fall right (the number of spots, what group you're interested in, the interviewers you get, whatever). It's a crapshoot..kind of like applying to college. haha.
Just curious, what firm/group are you on a waitlist for, and how did they tell you things would proceed? I am in a similar situation with JPM Capital Markets Group, and they told me they'll let me know within 2 weeks either way.
anyone else?
luke77, how long did it take JPM to get back to you?
After first round - one day. After superday - about a week.
Waitlist Strategies (Originally Posted: 12/15/2011)
Does anyone have experience/knowledge of effectively navigating the waitlist? If a school is open to receiving correspondence, changes to your profile, etc., what are some ways to try to sway the admissions committee? Any help is greatly appreciated.
I was WLed at at an MBA business schools">M7 last year that accepted materials. I send an update letter stating it was my number one school and had a managing director that was an alum send a letter of support. I didn't get off the WL though.
Depends on each school. Kellogg is a SMULME school (Show Me U Love Me) and correspondence is encouraged.. HBS is an IDOGFABU School (I Dont Give a Fuck About U) and correspondence with them is futile. I'd talk to current students there/friends or alums there and figure out your strategy specific to the school.
Good luck!
Kellogg MBA Wharton Undergrad
similar situation to ke18sb but a favorable outcome. i actually had my interviewer who i developed a good relationship with lob in a call to the head of admissions who he was cool with. also kept them posted on professional developments before i quit and my summer travels that mixed business with pleasure. this happened in early august so i was probably one of the last admits and had to scramble and undo my commit to another school. i guess don't give up hope, but definitely plan as if it's not going to happen.
depends on the school. what school is this?
Booth/Kellogg
I got into HBS off the waitlist - feel free to PM me.
Hi everyone,
We had written an article on waitlist advice earlier. I've reposted the content below.
Cheers,
Conrad and the Stacy Blackman Team
Waitlist Tips
As we approach the decision time of year for first round, many applicants will receive the confusing result of being waitlisted.
While the waitlist is definitely not what you were hoping for, don't give up hope. In fact, there may be steps you can take to increase your chances of admission.
First, take note of each school's waitlist policy. In past years some schools, such as Wharton, only wanted to hear whether or not you want to remain on the waitlist. This means you don't have to do any more work, but it can be frustrating to have no control over your situation.
However, other schools in previous years, such as Stanford, Columbia, and Kellogg, have been open to hearing more from waitlisted candidates. While this allows you to take some action, it also means quite a bit of work. Here are some concrete steps you can take:
Feedback: You can contact the admissions committee to get feedback on your application. What they say should inform your efforts moving forward - Do you need to increase your responsibilities at work? Or take on more volunteer work? Or improve your GMAT score?
Update Letter: Begin with a letter that reiterates your interest and provides an update of activities since you submitted your application - promotions/changes in scope of work/additional responsibility, travel plans, classes taken, new GMAT score, changes in volunteer activities, and personal activities such as learning a language, completing a triatholon or taking on a new hobby. Be sure to include why these updates make you a better candidate than before. How will your activities make you a student who will further enrich their program?
Reference: You can also submit an extra letter of recommendation. However, please be sure it adds new information and a different perspective from your professional recommendations. For example, it could be a letter from someone you volunteer with.
GMAT: Sometimes an improved GMAT score can tip the scales in your favor. However, before you get to work on improving your score, ask the school directly if this would help.
Keep in touch with the Admissions Committee: Check in with them regularly (email is a great method) to demonstrate interest and keep them updated on your situation. Be sure to keep the updates meaningful and do not pester them by asking constant questions.
Before you contact a school with any information, check with their specific policies on how much they want to hear from you - Are they open to receiving just an update letter? Are they willing to read an additional recommendation? Do they want regular updates? You want to do as much as you can without disregarding their requests or overloading their staff. Above all remember that you are still in the game!
Waitlisted...what to do? (Originally Posted: 02/26/2008)
I believe I have been put on the waitlist as rejections went out last week for a SuperDay which occured 10 days ago. HR sent me an e-mail the other day saying my candidacy was still under review.
Anything I can do to improve odds at this point and how long until I finally get an answer?
Pray and send positive thoughts out into the universe
wait list questions (Originally Posted: 02/25/2010)
i had superdays with two boutiques but i think i've been put on hold for at least one of them. what's decorum for still expressing my interest but not being over the top? i have been trying to get in touch with HR...would contacting analysts/associates at these firms be a better use of my time? in your past experiences, how likely is it that people will get offers off of the wait list? and does the fact that these banks are boutiques have an effect on the intern hiring process as compared with BB banks (less strict deadlines, etc.)? thanks very much
You can always reach back out to your interviewer after a week or so expressing your interest again
Wait-listed (Originally Posted: 02/13/2013)
Hey guys,
Just found out that I got wait-listed or put "on hold" for an SA position (Jeffco/Rothschild/Baird) for S&T. Has anyone gone through this? Whats the possibility of receiving an offer? Any insight would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks.
Can't speak specifically to the banks you mentioned, but across the street wait-listed probably has a 5% conversion rate to offers.
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