I'm a first year at a semi-target (Think Rotman, Schulich, Laurier), and I've been reaching out to a fuck ton of asset management firms.
One of the better firms that got back to me essentially sent me an email like this: You have a good GPA, but you're probably a dumbass first year. Why should we hire you over 3rd and 4th years? If you answer that we'll give you a shot at an interview.
What would you say in this situation?
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Literally in the exact same position as you LMAO.
You should have an answer to that. Not us, you. The fact that you don't, I think, proves their point.
Not to bash you, just come up with something solid. Don't go back with a generic "I'm a hard worker" answer. Go back to them explaining why you're the best f*ing person for the job. Good luck mate. The interview is yours to lose at this point, sonny.
I front loaded a lot of finance classes, so even though I'm a second year, there is nothing a 3rd or 4th year can do in an internship that I can't.
I would say something along the lines of that but tailored to your situation.
Whoa, Canadians getting ballsy
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