I promised myself I'd never do this. We've all seen it. "I am excited to announce I've accepted an offer from (Insert Flex) for a summer analyst position. Blah blah blah I'd like to thank my family, advisor, recruiter, my neighbor Joe Mama, and the crack addict from the gas station for their support in this process."
Why do these kids act like they're five star linebackers who just chose Ohio State over LSU? What's next? Signing days and decision reveal videos?
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I see your point, that's quite impressive. Just annoying when you go on LinkedIn and have to scroll through 20 at a time. Any advice for someone in the middle of the interview grind right now?
I think it might annoy you because you're currently trying to get an offer in hand. If that's the case, I'd recommend asking yourself why you're annoyed when you see other people get these offers. I think you know the answer, but maybe reflect on that and evaluate concrete next steps for getting an offer.
My only advice is to keep pushing through. I know it’s tough - you might even feel burned out... I know I did near the end. It’s hard to have that determination after hearing 10+ no’s. I interviewed with 20 firms, superdayed with 9-10, got 2 offers at the end of my process (and had interviews lined up with 4-5 more places that I had to turn at the end). You see your friends posting all the time and it makes you feel even more worthless because you ask yourself what’s wrong with you.
It can really eat at your self esteem to face that much rejection. Don’t let it. Put your head down, reflect on what you do well/what you can improve on after every superday, and just keep working as hard as you can. Believe in yourself and fight through this until the end.
I'm not one to hate on other peoples' successes. I just don't see the point in the posts and I find it kind of amusing how its become such a stereotypical thing. Appreciate the advice though, thanks.
I am with you on this matter. I found those LinkedIn posts really cringey. When I got my full-time offer, I just updated my profile after training.
Agreed.
Stop posting fucking 1-word messages in every thread
Agreed.
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Its all trickle down effect right.
Alabama signs the best 5-star recruit, to land him they had to probably pump him up a little and make him feel special. Then some DIII kid thinks its a good idea to do the same bc he saw someone else do it.
Same with weddings, parties, kids and anything else people can "flex" on. Yea, it helps promote yourself like someone said above, so it helps it some ways. Looks dumb to the rest of us, but whatever works.
Personally I dont see the point, but it's honestly not that big of a deal. LinkedIn is career oriented social media, so it makes sense for people to share their career updates with their connections. You shouldn't be connecting with so many people that you don't really know, but even then, it's a bit odd to get that annoyed over these posts, but that's for you to reflect on.
Big difference between SA offers and SA return offers. I can see posting for a return but not for SA offer -- all you did was prove you can interview bud.
Honestly I think its because a lot of these kids grew up watching sports and are just as driven/competitive as an athlete but don't have the body for it. So they want to follow in the footsteps of what they always wanted, especially the dudes. They won't ever get a jersey or anything but their bank swag fills the void
honestly sounds like you're projecting lmao
Yea that seems a bit specific...
sounds non-target AF. Clemson?
I'll give the perspective from someone (me) who wanted to this. It's simply because getting an internship is difficult, so when I land one, I wanted to make a post about it. When you apply to hundreds of internships and get an acceptance, you just want to show others the results of your hard work. It's also like someone posting on Instagram photos of a pretty vacation or something they built; perhaps a bit show-offish but it shows people what you're doing or what you're proud of. I didn't know there was so much hate for internship acceptance posts until I went on WSO. I simply felt happy (and a bit jealous haha) when seeing others post their offers since I knew they all worked hard for it.
This feels like a new phenomenon. LinkedIn has been cringe as hell lately.
Because people have a burning desire to show off their accomplishments. Social media is all about your personal highlights same goes with this. Be lowkey. The optimal way of handling your offers/achievements/successes are by being lowkey. The sooner you realize this the better off you’ll be. Too many jealous people out there even your friends. Speak softly and carry a big stick.
Love the concept of being low-key because it can be difficult to remember what you've put out there about yourself once it's there. A year or so after I got my first job, my boss told me that he hired me because he saw some of the articles I wrote for my school newspaper - super obscure stuff, but was still out there for all to see. I don't use much social media because the way I see it, the less exposure you got of yourself out there, the better you mitigate risk. It can be easy to forgot what's out there and that way, I don't worry about being embarrassed about something I posted decades ago in the future.
I think the point is, Social Media gives people attention "like never before" and it's become super intertwined with people's culture. Like, this goes along with the cringe birthday photo posts with a paragraph about the meaning of life underneath on IG. Neither one of those things matters, but people will still do it. At least it's a little more responsible than those who go on a celebrity's page to leave nasty, unnecessary comments.
Because our current generation is bathed in narcissism and told they are super special from the time they’re born. In finance, people also tend to be super insecure and are looking for any validation or “look at me” moments
No one cares man just stop browsing it. Most people here do the same with measuring up with their career, income, school, bonus, etc. I’d bet 90% of people here or hardos in general have nothing else going for them so they overcompensate with their job....a job...lol.
The ones that I find the most funny are for positions that aren't even desirable and the post makes it seem like they were just elected into office or something. I saw one guy post a two paragraph long one on the Northwestern Mutual internship and how it was a "Vault TOP TEN" internship and I literally laughed out loud
Unfortunately, I can't help you with that. When I went to university to study criminal justice, I first wanted to get a bigger scholarship. I decided to Google what kind of scholarship you can get to participate in this specialty at UCLA. And I was pleasantly surprised because I knew that this amount of money would be enough for me. But I also knew that to get there, you need a good high school GPA. And I barely entered my specialty, but now I'm glad that I'm doing what I love, and I advise everyone to do so, go to a thing that you will like. And if you still have a good GPA, then you will have a good scholarship.
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https://www.listsofscholarships.com/criminal-justice-scholarships/
You're doing great, btw!
I just see it and can't help but laugh. I can see how it's discouraging, but honestly more power to them. I got my offer and continued moving in silence like lasagna.
I wish they would kick it up a notch and say something like, "after hours in the weight room and with the help of my coaches/mentors I'm excited to announce that I'll be playing 'M&A' at JP Goldman Stanley and will continue to look forward one day representing my country in the IBOlympics."
You must be a real G, thats how we move.
When you START the job, quietly update your position on LinkedIn. People, who give a shit and know that it's a big deal will congratulate you. Simple.
You get a pat on the back from your network and you do it with grace.
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