Jun 27, 2024

Sophomore Summer Internship from a Target

Hi, I'm a rising sophomore at a target school (Duke/UChicago) looking to secure an internship for my sophomore summer before junior year recruiting. I'm an Asian Male, so not eligible for any diversity internships, but I did a finance-related internship over the school year and am doing a no name private equity internship currently for my freshman summer.

I know that BBs are out of reach since they're usually diversity only, but are there any reputable/'known' MM IB, MM PE firms, Credit/Alts places, or HFs offering sophomore summer internships that someone with my profile could reasonably attain (I know that I listed a lot of industries, but I'm doing so bc not many strong firms offer nondiverse sophomore summer internships.)?

I'm primarily looking for a somewhat recognizable/reputable place to strengthen my resume for junior summer recruiting and to have a good learning experience. I already scoured WSO and found a few firms that take nondiverse interns for sophomore year, but any other firms or suggestions of places to find firms with sophomore summer opportunities would be very much appreciated.

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Based on the most helpful WSO content, here are some insights and suggestions for securing a sophomore summer internship as a non-diverse candidate:

Potential Firms and Strategies:

Boutique and Middle Market (MM) Banks:
- Networking: Utilize your alumni network and cold email local boutique and MM banks. This approach has been highlighted as effective in previous WSO threads.
- Examples: While specific names aren't provided in the context, firms in New York or Boston are often mentioned as good starting points.
Private Equity (PE) Firms:
- Small/Regional PE Firms: These firms are more likely to offer internships to sophomores. Your current internship at a no-name PE firm is a good stepping stone.
- Cold Outreach: Similar to IB, cold emailing and leveraging connections can open doors.
Credit/Alternative Investment Firms:
- Research and Apply: Look for firms that have a history of hiring sophomores. This might require extensive research and outreach.
Hedge Funds (HFs):
- Smaller HFs: Smaller hedge funds might be more flexible in their hiring practices and open to taking on sophomores.

Additional Tips:

Persistence: As noted in the WSO threads, sending out a large number of emails (up to 300) can significantly increase your chances of landing an internship.
Leverage Existing Experience: Highlight your finance-related internship and current PE internship in your applications to demonstrate relevant experience.
Alumni Network: Reach out to alumni from your school who are working in the industry. They can provide valuable insights and potentially refer you to opportunities.

Resources:

WSO Forums: Continue to scour the WSO forums for updated information and potential leads. Threads like the "2018 Sophomore Summer Analyst Recruiting Megathread Page" can be particularly useful.
Career Services: Utilize your school's career services for additional support and resources.

By focusing on these strategies and being persistent in your outreach, you can increase your chances of securing a reputable internship for your sophomore summer. Best of luck!

Sources: Sophomore IB internships (non-diversity), 2018 Sophomore Summer Analyst Recruiting Megathread Page, 2018 Sophomore Summer Analyst Recruiting Megathread Page, What are things to do for sophomore summer as a mega non diverse, Sophomore SA Firms (excluding BBs and diversity programs)

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IB

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BBs are definitely not out of reach, sophomore summers are not diversity only, just gotta network

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Intern in HF - EquityHedge

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“Network” means dad is head of global IBD. Have heard of GS taking non diverse tho

IB

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stop being so salty, I know a non-diverse GS kid whose parents are not in finance

HF

Intern in HF - EquityHedge

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that was my caveat. Never seen it anywhere else though

IB

Analyst 1 in IB-M&A

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