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Do I have a chance of breaking into BB IB from a semi-target if I have no previous IB internships?
I want to hear everyone's honest thoughts. I'm a rising junior at a semi-target in the Midwest (real semi-target like NU/ND/WashU, not IU) completing an F100 corporate finance internship this summer. I have a 3.86 GPA in Econ (we don't have an undergrad finance program) but I'm not in my...
Should Networking Emails Be Sent Now?
Hi all, As the recruiting season is kicking in, I'm reaching back out to people I've talked to in the past looking for any help or advice I can get. My dilemma is this: NYC is being roiled by protests so they most definitely have other important things (safety, work, etc). However, everything opens...
Best First Internship
Looking for opinions on what kind of first internships are best/more favourable to land an IB one for the following internship? I spoke to a few people who suggested any restructuring groups while others suggested PWM . Thoughts?
Networking Template for Non-alum
Does anyone have a template for reaching out to people who went to other schools on LinkedIn? My hit rate with alumni is pretty solid; they're usually more than happy to help, but many of the firms I'm interested in have no alumni.
SA 2021 RESUME: PLS FIX THX
In the hope every one of you is healthy and safe, I please ask you to destroy my resume, currently freshman at European target, will be applying for roles in AM /Markets for SA 2021 in London. Really appreciate any kind of constructive advice, Enjoy the rest of your boring Saturday night, if you are...
Dealing with elitism while networking
I'm a sophomore at a community college and I had a call this week with someone at a highly ranked boutique. Halfway through the call he began to sound nervous, said "touchy topic but I need to ask you something", and pivoted the conversation to being about the fact that I go to community college....
What banks should I target? Need advice.
Hello WSO , I am a freshman at a semi-target (not entirely, but good reputation B school) and have been reaching out to analysts at different banks. I am in Boston, so when setting up networking calls, I have been calling local analysts in the hopes of meeting them this summer to further the...
Just started realizing the necessities as a sophomore. Hoping for advice.
So I'm a finance major at a target/semi-target in NYC . I'm a first generation college student and didn't know what to expect with studying finance, but realized going into IB and transitioning to buy-side is something I'm interested in. Problem is, I'm already a sophomore now and 2020 summer...
Brief GPA Question
Hi Monkeys, I'm new here and excited to be a Chimp. I'm sure there are many GPA threads already; however, I have a brief question as I am updating my resume. Is it acceptable to round a GPA up? For example, I have a 3.79 overall--is it reasonable to state on my resume that I have a 3.8 overall? I...
GPA drops and how do I change on resume?
So I have been sending out networking resumes to people in a few MM and BB shops for a while with a 3.5 GPA. However, after this term my GPA drops to 3.4. My question is, if I change my GPA on my resume to 3.4 on my formal application to a specific firm who I have networked before with a 3.5, would...
Networking to get from ops to FO
Always wondered what the trick to networking was? Especially trying to specifically network in a location hundreds of miles away? Currently interning in an Ops role in a southern state this summer at a BB and was definitely interested in trying other positions in the bank that I feel I would enjoy....
Seeking Advice for Current Situation
I'm a second year student in Canada who goes to what would be considered a semi-target in Canada (with a path to a top target for years 4&5, Richard Ivey). I had originally planed on pursuing Ivey in years 3 & 4 but I had weak extra credits for my application, as a result I've decided to go on an...
Non Target School S&T Internship
I am currently an undergrad student at a non-target school looking for some advice on how to land internships in S&T / PE / HF / IB . I am currently a freshman with a 3.8 GPA, taking an online 'Invest Like the Street' course, running my own investment blog, and looking for local wealth management...
Should I reach out to my interviewer?
Recently had my first ever interview with a bank. I don't think I got the job but my interviewer was really nice and spent most of the interview giving me advice. He gave me his card and said I could reach out to him should I have any questions. Was he just being nice or should I actually reach out?...
Success Story: Pre med graduate with no finance experience to I Banking m&a offer from networking
Hi everyone, I wanted to give back to this community since it helped me so much in my current journey by telling my story/tips for anyone else trying to do the same thing/inspo for those non-traditional applicants out there. ###Background: I graduated from a top public school in California a year...
How do I begin with reaching out for coffee?
Hey everyone, So I'm a junior year student at a pretty well regarded university in New York, and I have been feeling extremely stressed for the last several months regarding my approaches to get any experience. I have a 3.1 GPA after my sophomore transfer reset because I was regularly working around...
Am I too young ?
I'm about to start uni at a UK semi-target on a 4 year course, starting September (technically top 5 school in UK) . Id be only just 18 years old in time for spring weeks of 2019, and would be 17 for recruiting. I have a week of work experience at a small PE fund, but was only 16 so does it even...
Marketing internship over the summer?
Sophomore undergrad at non-target school. 3.7 GPA, double major finance and management information systems. I have the opportunity to be working as an intern for a small marketing and pr firm. Haven't been able to recieve any offers from anything finance-related and I know my chances to score an...
How to properly ask for other bankers to speak with?
Hi all, So I'm currently networking as I'm trying to break into IB (I go to a non-target). My school actually has a good amount of alumni in banking and I've been reaching out to them. So far, my informational interviews have been going really well (I've had multiple people tell me I ask good...
Information Session Tips for Citigroup?
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Applying in Spring w/ 4.0 or November w/ 3.5 ?
So I'm a sophomore at a semi-target, economics major (Will change to finance next fall), involved in the school's investing club, social chair for a school org and have participated in a sort-of stock pitch competition. I'm looking for a summer and if possible spring internship this upcoming...
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