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How much time do HFs give to accept / reject an offer?
Trying to guesstimate how long do HFs give to accept or reject an offer? Waiting to hear back from #1 choice for 3 weeks now but seems like #2 choice will be putting up an offer soon.
Interview Concerns
Hey guys, I am currently in the middle of a lateral process for a MM bank in NY and in the last month or so, have completed multiple rounds of interviews with the entire team as well as a modelling case. I was introduced to the opportunity through an internal referral and have gotten great feedback...
Recruiting for finance... with an industry-binding scholarship
Help me please! I received two internship offers for the summer going into my senior year - one from a middle market / bulge bank in investment banking, and another in a very brand-name private equity firm. I'm in a good spot in terms of my offers, but I won't name them because I don't want to be...
Private Equity vs. Investment Banking out of Undergrad
Hi all, I have two summer 2021 internship offers currently on the table. One is with a PE shop in NYC, and the other is investment banking in NYC as well, and both firms have good names. I know a lot of people in the industry recommend investment banking first, but if PE is the end goal for a lot of...
No FT offer due to Covid. How to put it on CV?
Hi everyone, Here's the thing: I've finished my internship and feedbacks have always been positive. Analysts and associates I was working with were all pretty confident I would have been offered a FT position. At the end of the internship, everything seemed okay and I said hello to everyone pretty...
Advice for Networking In IB
Looking for an IB internship for next summer and have begun to network with several banks. Is there ant advice on how to make an impression on the calls?
Internship Question - Timelines
Hello Monkeys, I hope everyone is well. Just had a quick question, can someone provide some timelines as to when is a decision made for a FT offer or not during the internship? Is it in the last week of your internship or last day? I assume every bank is different, I am interested in the BB process...
Onex, New Mountain, EQT, or Golden Gate?
How would you compare Onex, New Mountain, EQT, and Golden Gate in terms of industry reputation / brand? If you got a PE associate offer from all, which would you choose?
I guesstimated most of my previous employment dates - will offer be rescinded after background check?
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Employment Dilemma
My real estate experience consists of +4 years in MF acquisitions. About 3 months ago, I left my old company on good terms and transitioned over to the development side (MF). I work for a small shop with a good group of guys who are intent on growing. Culture is good, work/life balance is good but...
Urgent offer help needed
I received a superday for FT IB and I accepted a return offer from another bank in a different division. The superday bank sent me a form to fill out and it asks if I have a contract of employment which I think I technically do. I don't want this to backfire on me and then end up with 0 offers. So I...
Post-Superday Jitters. Would like to settle some uncertainty
I recently had a superday. I spoke with the recruiter about when I should hear back and he said 1 to 2 weeks. On the other hand, I spoke to another candidate who was contacted after the superday to set up a phone call for next week. I interpret this as me not getting an offer or getting on the...
Exploding offer / FT recruiting
I have an exploding offer FT for a non traditional role at a unique well respected bank. However, last cycle I came very close to landing an IB role at a top BB . My summer internship was not in IB but it did improve my resume. I submitted FT applications like within the last month. None of my...
Waiting on my written offer after verbal, worried
Hey guys, so everyone on this site has been super helpful in terms of advice and helping me succeed in the interview process. Right now I’ve been waiting on my official offer letter for nearly a month since the verbal (Intern). This is for a BB . I’ve been in a good contact with the team I’ll...
Can an offer be rescinded for multiple dropped classes?
I have already accepted an offer at a top IB and have slacked off heavily this semester. I did poorly on a few tests and have had to drop 3 classes. I was wondering if this could result in a rescinded offer when HR sees the transcripts. Thanks for the help.
A bird in the hand? (deciding on MM FT S&T offer)
Hey guys, rising senior at a target looking for some advice. I was fortunate enough to receive a FT offer from my internship this summer. It is at a MM bank and the offer is for S & T, which is the field I definitely want to go into. The people and experiences were great (wouldn't mind working there...
How to Stall Exploding PE Offer
Hi All, How can you stall an exploding PE offer (exploding in 24 hours)? Need to buy time of 3 business days (plus 2 days on the weekend - so total 5 days). Would greatly appreciate serious responses only. Not a hypothetical scenario here. Thank you, A Hopeful Banker Chick **3/5 UPDATE: ** Managed...
Cambridge Associate or PFM?
Have an offer as an investment analyst for Cambridge Associates and public finance analyst for PFM. Two different types of industries but looking for opportunity to learn the most and be as qualified as possible for exit opportunities in PE or HF . Anything helps.
Two Job Offers, Which Path th Choose?
Hi Everyone, I currently have two job offers, one from Cambridge Associates as an Investment Analyst and one from PFM as a public finance analyst. I understand these companies/roles occupy two different industries, but I am having a tough time deciding on which path I would like to take. I would not...
PE Analyst - hate my firm, should I look to lateral after only 6 months?
Hey everyone, long-time lurker/poster but recently made a new account. My dilemma is as follows: got an offer to be an analyst for an infrastructure investment firm, the day I went to sign the contract they said they'd need me to help the advisory team too (they do advisory, direct investments, and...
Send updated Resume/GPA?
I accepted an offer at a BB / EB before getting back Spring 2018 grades from school. My GPA fell 0.09 points--should I send an updated resume to my firm? (I never had to provide a transcript as part of the recruiting process). Just don't want to have that stone turned by background checks if it...
Upper Tier MM IB vs Wait It Out
Hey all, Just received an offer from a top MM investment bank, and the offer is in NYC . They gave me an offer expiring next Thursday, so have less than a week to make a decision. While I'm confident I want to do investment banking, I'm a bit hesitant about taking the offer for two reasons: Firstly,...
Roller Coaster: Missed McKinsey's call, they emailed, and haven't called again yet. HELP
I was interviewing last week (Wednesday) for my final round at a local McKinsey EMEA office. They had a decision the same day, and called to inform me, but my native phone number wasn't working properly in the country I was interviewing at, so I couldn't receive the call. Next morning, I wake up to...
Getting Screwed Over
Hi All, I'm a few days from starting my summer internship with a BB . However, I was recently informed that because a relative works for the technology department within markets at the same BB , they have given approval for me to work in the summer since it's temporary but would not approve me for a...
FT Offer: Tech or Ratings
Recently received offers in NYC from tech platform, commercial bank (BOS), and ratings agency. The tech role is versatile, where I will work with data scientists, model, and help with strategy. This firm has raised two very large funding rounds over the past two years and growth has been explosive....
Moving from Deloitte to an EY Career Path
A little bit about me: Graduated from a non-target university, spent 2 years in a corporate leadership development program and 2 year at EY Advisory - Performance Improvement practice. High performing senior consultant, no MBA. I was approached by a Deloitte Consulting recruiter and decided to...
What song(s) went through your head as you received notice of your offer?
Hi all. Simple and sweet. New York New York? Mozart's Laudate Dominum? What songs went through your head as you received the good news? I remember Frank Sinatra's "Bewitched" came to my mind as I hung up the phone and smiled. Let's hear yours.. Torero
Bain global offices - best and worst?
Hi all! I have an offer from Bain, but due to Visa issues cannot stay in the office I was recruited to and need to choose one where work permits are easy to get. I will spend a year there, until I can join my original office. Sooo, I would be very grateful, if you could share any insights on...
Does Summit Partners hire full time out of their internship program?
I have a few offers from competitors and was wondering the situation on FT offers from their internship. Can't seem to find anyone on linkedin who were hired full time out of the internship?
Do I still have a chance? 3 days after assessment centre/superday
I had my assessment centre last week on thursday and its currently tuesday - I haven't received any news. Do I still have a chance (no news for 3 days)? I interviewed with UBS sales and trading ...
UBS assessment centre UK London
Hi, I had my final round interview with UBS AG (London) on thursday for sales and trading. I thought the interview went well, but I still haven't received anything (whether I got an offer or rejection). It's been three days so I'm getting worried. Do I still have a chance?
Junior Year SA: JPAM v. Wells IB
Hi guys, Just wanted to gauge opinions on the forum about junior year SA offers my friend is currently deciding between. One is Wells Fargo IB (either in Charlotte or NYC , location not secured yet) or JPM Asset Management (NYC). He long-term goal is to be an investor, and he's been in love with the...
Getting offer rescinded
Hi! Friend asked me to post on his behalf. Can he get his FT offer recinded by talking to other banks about FT during the period he is allowed to take to decided wether or not to accept the first offer? Thanks!
Technology vs. Consumer Industry Group
About to accept an offer for a firm, but can't decide if I want to accept for the Technology group or the Consumer Industry group. Both are pretty good and interest me both but I'm considering things like how companies are valued in each sector and what types of exit opps I can have (firm has great...
My Journey to an offer
Hi guys, Long time lurker and I thought I might have to contribute so here we go. Growing up in a city outside of London, I always was intrigued by the financial sector and I knew that one day I would work in one of the world's top financial sectors. It is unfortunate that my grades were pretty much...
Small Boutique IB or BB Wealth Management
Hi Guys, So I'm caught in a bit of a dilemma. I am coming from a non-target school, graduating in a couple of weeks with Finance degree, 1st gen college student. Didn't do BB summer internship, but I went overseas and worked at a 2B+ hedgefund as an equity analyst for summer internship (they only...
2 interviews in far city
Short question, but wanted to get opinions on how to move forward. I'm currently based in on the East Coast, and have been networking with groups in Southern California. A small fund wants to fly me to LA in two weeks for a final interview; at the same time, I've had three phone interviews/info...
summer recruiting 2017
Hey Everyone - I am new to this site and am seeking advice. I interned in a top bulge bracket for sophomore year and didn't get a return to come back for next year. I am trying to recruit again now and coming from a non target, I can't seem to find what possible answer would be satisfactory to "why...
Sales & Trading Offer- Dilemma
Hello Everyone, Through the help of WSO , I was able to land myself a S&T , non rotational, internship at a BB . My first option was IB at the same firm, however I was cut after the first round interviews. I am a Junior and would like to do an IB internship, and then IB full time. However, I am...
What's the longest you can defer a MBB Consulting Offer?
I am an advanced degree candidate, foreign national. Last week I filed for my green card (I-140 to be precise. My lawyer advises me that the entire green card application process will take about 12mth, and I am not recommended to change my line of work for 6mth after obtaining the green card. In...
Advice for Target School Engineering Grad only offer in Commercial Banking???
Hello, I'm a target school engineering grad who just finished a bachelors in chemical engineering (first bachelors was mathematics). I didn't get on ib interviews fast enough junior year, so my internships have been in financial research in the technology/petrochem sector (have one publication and...
Received offer from another firm - tips on how to have the "leverage" conversation?
Hi All, Hope this post finds you well - I'll try to keep this short and sweet. I work for a big 4 consulting firm, and recently received an offer from a boutique consultancy. In my current firm, I do a lot of operations/outsourcing/shared services work, but have been told on various occasions that I...
Summer Analyst Interview: Offer or Waitlist?
I had an initial phone screening in early January and an in person interview in early February. Two days later I received a call from HR saying they received positive feedback regarding my interview, but it will be a few more weeks before the next step. One week after my interview, I received...
RBC Capital Markets NY Super Day 1/15 Offers
Has anyone received an offer from the RBC super day that was held on January 15? This was for the NYC office.
Do BB reject final candidates through email or phone call?
For those who failed before final-round, probably they'd get the rejection news through an email, but what about the very few who made it to the final, will BB reject them through a phone call/ an email? And normally will they reject the final candidates after having hired someone? or will they...
How long does it take for BB to give an offer after the final-round interview?
Greetings, Newbie here, I hope I posted at the right forum! Just wondering do you have any insights on the hiring process of GS (particularly ER?) or other BB (which perhaps can be a proxy?)? -How long does it normally take from the final round to eventually getting the offer/rejection news? -Will...
Roland Berger vs Marakon
Hi, I got an offer from Marakon and Roland Berger in the London office. Long Term I see myself either in VC /Growth Equity or in a Strategy in a tech company. Does anyone has any advice/info on the two firms and which one to take ? What are the exits for both ? Good for MBAs ? Thanks !
Can surgery ruin your analyst offer?
Say you have a full time offer. But then you find out you need back surgery and won't be able to work for 12 weeks which would mean you wouldn't be able to start until September instead of July or whenever analysts usually start. Would they be able to cancel your offer or would they just have to...
CIT Analyst - October 23rd - Has anyone heard
Just wondering if anyone who attended the CIT Analyst Day on October 23rd has heard back. Thanks
Accepted EY Fso auditing offer but now have IB offer, what should I do?
Hi guys, just a quick intro of the problem I am facing. I accepted EY auditing offer after my busy season internship in March this year. However I really want to do investment banking so I kept looking this semester for IB position and went to DB 's super day last week. Today I got a call from DB...
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