Laid-off 2nd year analyst from an EU BB in London, it's been over 6 months andpretty hard to find a new job. Mainly due to a combination of small number of processes (under 6) and a really competitive landscape.
Studied something vocational and non-finance related, about to start a job there soon in a few months, Is there any way back in the industry from there, or best just to move on?
Any tips to maximise my chances of returning?
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What’s the layoff story? Why return to banking
The layoff story is definitely important as another user has pointed out - for example, you could be one of the UBS / CS analysts from your post, which might make things easier.
Another point to ask is what your recruiters are saying? I'd say that if you're not speaking to 5 - 10 recruiters at least and getting some feedback, you're doing it wrong. I know that junior level recruiters (Dartmouth, Linear, etc.) get a bad rap on WSO, but they can definitely be helpful if you use them in the right way. I'd also keep a very broad net if you're not doing that already - from a top BB background, I'd think you should get traction from smaller shops.
I think recruitment will definitely step up next year once budgets are set - there's definitely a rebound in market activity. That said, if you'll be out of work 12 - 18 months, then that's tough.
If you're motivated to get back into the IB industry specifically, consider starting again from the bottom. I know that's disheartening, but looking for a role in something truly adjacent (your vocational role you say is totally unrelated) might be a way back in (for example, audit, a PE internship, or even a MSc or MBA).
Good luck
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