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UK Undergraduate Non Target University. 2.1 Predicted - Breaking In...
Hello all, I am an undergraduate BA business undergraduate at Plymouth University with a 2:1 predicted grade. I'll be honest and can accept my A-levels aren't the best. I've been trading for over 6 months now successfully to try to boost my finance related knowledge both from a worldview and in...
Anyone got any opinions on this?
"please keep in touch as you continue to progress in your studies" Does this mean: Try again next year when you're a junior
Finding Non-Target Alumni Using Bloomberg
I'm a long time lurker but a first time poster. I stumbled on a great technique to find alumni from Non-Target schools on Bloomberg the other day. You can find relevant professionals in investment banking, equity research , private equity, etc. by using the "PEOP" Bloomberg search function. This was...
How hard is it to get into MM IB M&A summer analyst position with a 3.65 GPA from a non-target? (Have finance experience)
So I'm currently a junior at a non-target, want to go into IB . I'll be doing my second co-op at a small advisory firm. Will be working as a financial analyst, so I clearly have some work experience in Finance. Can anyone tell me how hard it would be to get into a MM or boutique firm with my...
Alumnus Answered, Then Ignored
I messaged a high school alumnus who works in IB on LinkedIn: Me: (Introduce myself and ask for career advice) Alumnus: "I actually do [remember you]! It would take quite a while to type, so lets get on a call for a quick chat. Best, Alumnus" Me: (Explain why a mobile-to-mobile call is not possible,...
Odd-Referred to scheduled time w/ BB analyst alum- never responded-anyone experience same? insight?
How not to screw up while job hunting?
Hi guys, Just created my linked in account yesterday, i was wondering how do I network and play the game well?
Internship+ Working+ School
Good Evening fellow chimps, Facing turbulent times and I could use some advice. I am attending - with only one internship (assistant to a Financial Adviser) under my belt. I am currently getting - place so I will have to work part time to support myself. Has anyone worked part time done an...
How to Network This Late (Summer 2018)
Basically, I didn't go to very many recruiting events sophomore year because I wasn't really sure I wanted to do IB . Now I'm a rising junior interning at a Global Fortune 100, but I'm kind of stuck with a mediocre/shitty GPA from a target (non-Ivy). Where do I start? How should I approach alumni?
Networking - Banker answered my question, how to respond?
Hi WSO monkies, I spoke on the phone with the banker from my alumni network at major boutique IB firm in London and then followed up with some questions regarding the interviews and relevant skills. He answered my question very promptly and now I have no idea what to respond, shall I just say 'thank...
Boston University Honors v Stony Brook Honors v University of Rochester -- Undergraduate
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Networking with multiple people in the same company/niche industry advice?
Hey guys, I'm looking to break into a role in the tech innovation department in a bank or digital marketing consulting (eg. Accenture interactive). Here's a few things about me: - graduating senior, major in finance, minor in writing - summer internships were: marketing at a magazine, finance...
Oh no! How do I get out?
How do you network successfully? Most will answer by walking up to someone whom they have never spoken to before and asking for their name, job description, and future plans. However, there comes the dreaded moment when the conversation is no longer interesting, and there are so many other people...
Cross-Department Networking with Alumni. yay or nay?
I am networking when I apply for positions at certain companies. I found an alum who is a vp of sales and I thought about reaching out to ask him how he likes the company and the city he lives in. Given that I am taking a rather aggressive apply & say hi maneuver, I wonder if he would be put off by...
How to move to in-person meetings/continue relationship
Y'all, So I've established a decent network and I've only had 1-2 phone calls with each of them. I hear it's better to move to in-person meetings so I was wondering how could I suggest that without meeting creepy? I live in the town they work in, so I can't use the excuse "I'm in town this weekend,...
E-mail without formal introduction?
Basically, I met a guy at an alumni event for a school I'm considering transferring to. Introduced myself and talked about his job, however pussied out from asking for his business card because we had literally only talked for 3 minutes and there was a queue behind me. Anyways, I want to reach out...
Alumni networking - What to ask and how can I ask for a referral?
Hey guys, I have two calls next week with two different alumni (one working as an associate at a BB in London and another as an associate in PE in NY) Except asking about his background, how he get there what keeps it in the industry, I would like to know whether you have some advices, to make a...
Phone Informational Interview
I'm having a phone informational interview with alumni who are an associate at a large PE firm and a Director at an elite boutique IB this week. What do you think is a good way to approach these calls? What are some good questions? To give some perspective, I'm an upcoming sophomore. What I want is...
5 Ways to Not Suck at Networking
Mod Note (Andy): #TBT Throwback Thursday - this was originally posted on 9/7/12. To see all of our top content from the past, click here. Kids ask how many bankers they need to contact or how many “ informational interviews ” they need to set up to score that magical offer. And then once they...
Amherst recruiting
I understand that Amherst is not a traditional target but how difficult would it be to get an offer at a BB as an international student? Does Amherst offer me the same chances as a top school from Europe? (I'm german)
Email for Networking - After Graduating from Undergrad
I was wondering if anyone would be able to give a comparison between which email to use if both have the exact same address (ie. [email protected] vs. [email protected])? I've been historically using my university email address and want to begin migrating my contact to my "personal" email...
Recruiting for a Specific Coverage Group
First post in the jungle, so I hope I don't come out smelling like shit. I'm currently a rising junior interning for a boutique tech investment bank, and I've started to do some networking, but I've mainly focused on reaching out to people in the tech groups. I'd prefer to be in a tech coverage...
On Campus Recruitment and Networking: A guide
Recruitment Season Since it is recruitment season, I thought I would write this post. For all those currently undergoing On Campus Recruitment, being a great network-ER is key. First impressions last and you need to make a great impression on the bankers. But after being to my fair share of...
How often do people in IBD check their school emails?
Curious if whether I should send emails to school emails for alumni or email their work emails. For those in the industry, how often do you check your school email?
Is my networking strategy gonna potentially Black Ball me from firms?
In a couple of weeks I will start my summer internship at a boutique IB firm. This firm only has 5 partners, no analysts/associates, and just a couple of interns ( i will be 1). My plan is to reach out to alumni/alumni of the student finance group at my University in the next couple of weeks before...
Head of IBD Networking Questions
I'm a sophomore at NYU and I decided to cold email the head of IB at an elite boutique (Laz/EvR) for a informational interview after reading about him in a magazine. Somehow got through and set up a call with the assistant and when it came time to talk I had the questions i had used with other...
Networking and expectations for a student from a target school?
Hi everyone, I've been lurking for a while but I'm technically new, so I apologize if I'm breaking any etiquette (and please let me know if I am). I'm a current sophomore at Princeton looking to go into management consulting , but I'm completely lost when it comes to actually making that happen...
Networking for Nothing?
So everyone always talks about the importance of networking, But it seems that most SA recruiting happens with a group of Analysts/Associates sifting through hundreds of resumes and making an interview pile. So, from what I understand, the only way networking helps is if you happened to network with...
5-day networking plan (AYA #1)
AYA curates the best advice for 20somethings and makes it actionable. The digest sources wisdom from books, research papers, online communities, and expert interviews. With only 15 minutes a day, you’ll build one valuable new habit or skill. This week's edition has to do with cultivating weak ties...
Networking: who to talk to FIRST at your target firm: senior people (VP/MD) or junior/mid-level (Analyst/Associate)
Some might say that one must be properly armed not only with the technical knowledge but also the firm-specific knowledge for meetings with senior people in order for them to back you up for a position. Hence, one should meet with junior/midlevel people first. Thoughts? Does the answer change if the...
The Importance of LinkedIn for Students
I am a rising sophomore and aspiring buy-side analyst at a Canadian university. I thought I'd share the importance of LinkedIn and how it has helped me contact alumni and expand my network. I attend a small school with a tight knit alumni base. Due to its smaller size compared to other schools, I...
How to follow-up after a phone conversation - trying to get an interview
Networking after accepting job offer?
Hey guys, Thanks for taking the time to read this. I’m a graduating senior right now and accepted a job offer back in October to work at a large Asset Management firm for after I graduate. Since then I’ve been partying, going out, and basically catching up on all of the fun things I missed out...
Resume Getting Passed, Should I Include my GPA?
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Summer 2016 Internship Networking
I'm an incoming sophomore from a non target and I'm aiming to get an internship at a local regional Ib this coming summer. I'm planning to cold email/call my way in, but am not sure of when to start; I already aggregated a list of alumni that I'm planning to contact. When do you think I should...
Tips for a networking trip to NYC
Hi everybody. I am heading to NYC this week to do some networking with some alumni who worked in banking from my non-target (think middle to top Big Ten). I'm excited and fortunate enough to have lined up some lunch/coffee meetings with 6 people, but I feel like I'm not talking to enough people on...
This Wall Street CEO Isn't Impressed By 'Fancy Schools
Interesting read hopefully this motivates any hard working non-target students who need a little pick me up. Feel free to post your opinion on the article. I want somebody that's smart, hungry, not spoiled. Someone that comes in and actually says, 'I'll work 15, 18, 20 hours a day — just give me a...
A seriouuss networking thread
Hello, Can you give me feedback on my email format; is it too brief ? """Hello X, We are both alumni of school. I would like to have a chat with you to learn more about your journey and how you got to where you are today. Please let me know if you have a moment to spare. """ Also, Can you give me...
*Networking Gods* I request your assistance
Background: My university does not have OCR , and I leveraged a contact in my alumni network who agreed to arrange some Superdays for me in Toronto in 6 weeks (he is an MD, and head of fixed income at a BB , and well connected with other BBs). Moreover he said his bank would take care of my...
Relocating to New York for Banking
Hi all, I'm currently in Miami and I've been strongly considering moving to New York to pursue a career in Banking. I've been networking with people/alumni in the industry up there for the past several months (Ds/MDs, HR, people who know people, etc) - and have had a few phone interviews - and I...
How does networking benefit you when it comes time to apply for IB internships?
Hello Everyone, So I will be a junior undergrad this year and am networking as much as I can before next summer. I just wanted to know that when it comes time to start applying, how will these networks help me?
Follow up or assume I'm done?
Hey guys, I recently sent an alumnus of my school at a boutique investment bank a cold email asking for a phone call. A couple days later he had one of his associates get back to me- he first asked me for my resume before fixing a time to talk. It's almost been a week and no response since. Should I...
WSO Networking Guide Testimonials?
The content on the WSO forum for the most part is very helpful but I was wondering if the WSO networking guide has anything else to offer? Or will it just be a repeat of what people are posting on the forum.
Non-Alumni Networking
I go to a target school and have a SA IBD internship, but am considering applying to other places for full time positions. During the SA recruitment process, I was told to focus my networking efforts on alumni. I am not so familiar with the FT process, and I was wondering if it makes a difference if...
Alumni not responding
I go to a non-target school and have been reaching out to alumni working at IB's. I connected really well with one of the alumni and I felt like she became a great mentor. However, she stopped responding to me altogether after a while. This has happened before where she won't respond for some time...
How to Reach out to people on LinkedIn
(Non-target trying to network his way into IB) If I haven't 'connected' with someone on LinkedIn, is there a way to send them a message? If I haven't met an alumnus of my (non-target) school, is it likely that I would be able to succeed in trying to 'connect' with them on LinkedIn? My school does...
Sending resume/asking for an internship too aggressive for first email?
At this point just testing my luck, but currently in freshman year and hoping to find a boutique w/ an unstructured recruiting process but more so preparing for next year. When reaching out to an alumni or just cold emailing an employee at a firm, would you ever straight up ask for an...
Done Madoff with my kids... Help
If this is in the wrong spot Feel free to relocate. New to the investment world. Former military (the one that gets stuck on boats). Feeling like i have a very long road ahead of me. Didn't pay much attention in High School due to the fact that it bored me. Passed my classes by acing finals and...
Ok to reach out to person who posted job in advance of applying with questions etc?
I recently saw a posting on my school's job board for an IB analyst position with an elite boutique. The job was posted by an analyst. Last week I had a solid networking call with another analyst at the bank who I happen to know is good friends with the guy who posted the job. Should I reach out to...
Time for networking in December and January
Hi everyone, I am transferring to a target school (with strong alumni presence in Asia and EMEA) next semester and I am thinking of networking over this winter holiday (mid dec to early jan). I would like to explore opportunities in Asia (HK/SG) and EMEA (London/Dubai). I was wondering what would be...
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