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Withdrawing Application and Reapplying
I have applied for an IB insight week and completed the online test. Unfortunately, I took the test in an inappropriate environment, and I am quite sure I will fail. I am considering withdrawing this application and reapplying with a different email address. Do you think it will be flagged in the...
How much do referrals really matter for MBB Internships?
Hello, I am an undergrad at a target school, Columbia University. I am studying history with a business concentration. I transferred to CU this past spring and have not had luck joining consulting clubs as they only recruit in the fall, so I don't know many people in consulting or from CU doing MBB...
How often can I apply at certain banks
Hey everyone, I am a freshman at college, eager to break into investment banking. I am not very familiar with the application process and therefore have two questions. 1. Can I apply at a bank several times? e.g. could I apply for an IB internship at GS for the summer of 2025 (not getting in)...
Fellowship as Work experience on application
Hi all, was a part of JPMorgan's Advancing Hispanic & Latino program but I did not get selected for an internship. How can I put this on a application a part from my Resume? Could I put it as work experience even if its not an internship? Or where should I put it? I noticed many applications just...
Applying while unemployed versus applying from unrelated role - lesser of two evils?
Bit of a crazy/stupid career situation, but I got laid off from a data analyst/data science type role. I've finished all levels of CFA exams and had an accounting undergrad; I self-taught my way through coding. Now that I have to ponder where to go from here, I saw a DCM post at a smaller firm that...
Applications 2025
Hello, I would be interested to know when the applications for 2025 open in London and Frankfurt? Many thanks in advance!
Didn't convert summer, applications are going almost nowhere at the moment...stressed out and depressed because my chances are getting slim
Hey Monkeys, hope you're all doing well. So I'm a final year semi-target student in the EMEA region. I did an ER summer internship at a top BB (GS/MS/JPM) but didn't manage to convert it. It was already tough to process at the time as I had literally put my all into trying to get a return offer, but...
[FIXED] JPM Job Application Site Issues
JPM/Chase has had an issue for the past few days where applications sometimes won't submit. I have one application under a personal email I submitted last week. I needed to submit a second one about 5 days ago, and it wouldn't submit. I then thought it had to be an issue with my account, so I...
Worth re-recruiting for GS/MS/JP in current recruiting landscape?
I was hoping to receive some advice from people on the inside of banks in London that have a feeling for how the recruiting works. I was lucky enough to secure a FT offer this summer from a good bank (think Barclays/Deutsche/PWP/Laz/Roth and similar, don’t want to be too specific since it’s a...
How should I approach breaking into asset management post graduation?
Hi. I am having a mini panic about my potential career path going forward. I have just graduated and I have secured a job at a well known financial services company. I have wanted to pursue asset management since my penultimate year of university but haven't had any luck with applications. I was...
Where should my WSO ranking go in my B school applications?
I know that you shouldn't include it if you're Senior Gorilla or less, but given that I'm a Senior Neanderthal it only makes sense that I include it. Is this something you'd put on jus the resume? Maybe under Activities/Interests in the actual application? Or is it better discussed on how you...
Break into Mgmt. Consulting - Late Arrival
TL;DR Sophomore aiming to pivot to consulting after going through IB process. Needs any advice on process and a few scattered questions. Hi all, As mentioned above I'm a college sophomore aiming to get a consulting gig for the summer of 2024. I previously applied to 50+ IB spots and had a couple of...
University Student Looking for Advice on Seeking out Internships/Coffee Chats with Established Professionals
Hello, I am a mathematics student going into my second year at the University of Toronto looking to plan my internship applications for next year. I have demonstrated interest in asset management/analyst work, and am a portfolio manager at the University of Toronto Sustainable Investment Fund and...
Expected base pay?
I am currently recruiting for IB internships at a variety of firms and many ask on their applications what my expected base pay is. I have just been putting $100,000 annualized because I would be fine with that and do not want to ask too much. It is the lower end of what I have seen for jobs with...
Point72 Experienced Academy - Case Study
Hey all, Anyone here applied to the P72 experienced academy, and got past the case study round? Did the case study as well, but didn't get through, and curious to see how those who did tackled the project. Happy to DM if you prefer to communicate privately, cheers in advance.
How long to accept an offer?
I have a quick question. How long do you typically have after receiving an offer to decide if you are going to take it or not. Wondering about a lot of companies so if anyone knows anything would be super helpful.
If I try to apply SA this year again (delay graduation), is it fine if I use same account/email?
Hi folks, I am a newbie to the forum and I recently have some confusion regarding applications. So as I decided to delay graduation, I want to reapply the SA in this new recruiting season. Is it fine if I use the same account/email I used last year? I heard some said you better change it and...
Do I disclose minor disability?
I'm applying to SA programs in IB here soon. I'm a straight, white male, so not a traditional diversity candidate. However, I do have a gastrointestinal disorder that is listed on all of the disability lists in the diversity sections of applications. It doesn't affect my working capacity, however I...
How to break into commercial real estate without the fluff
Breaking into a top brokerage as an investment sales analyst in NYC (think CBRE, JLL, Cushman, ES) was one of the hardest things I've ever done. I went to a non-target, didn't study finance or real estate, had no previous experience, was a career switcher and several years out of school, and lived...
Does college major/field ranking matter at all for consulting? How does division placement work?
Currently a freshman at a state school interested in breaking into supply chain consulting and looking to get started planning and networking ASAP. My question is regarding whether the ranking of the school I attend being higher in my specific major/field of study a factor that will be looked at...
2023 IB SA Applications with Links
This non-diversity recruiting dashboard was very helpful for 2022. The links still work for 2023. Figured I'd drop it in here for everyone. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1PzeZW9xRK…
London Consulting Internship Summer 22
Hey everyone, I am looking for recommendations for consulting internships in London and at where I have realistic chances to get into. I know a lot about what consulting companies are looking for in Germany, but wonder if it's the same for London / UK in general. My grades are 2:1 (almost first...
Missed the application season this fall, sophomore, are there any boutique bank applications still freshly open?
I'm a sophomore with no prior experience with Finance internships, and very recently decided to pursue this path. I wasn't aware of the fact that 2022 summer roles are interviewing right now and is almost finished. What should I do? If I wait for next fall application season, I would be a junior...
Where should your focus be when preparing for an interview?
I recently had my first ever two superdays with two middle market investment banks. With no prior experience attending a superday I was nervous that every round was going to be very technical so I studied 90/10 technical/behavioral because I did not want to botch the questions. But after...
Consulting Fellowship at Student Strategy Firm
Break into consulting with a fellowship. Applications are out for Alect, the nation's first Gen Z-focused strategy firm. Composed of over 75 students, we have partnered with federal campaigns for the U.S. House and Senate, venture-backed startups, flagship mayoral races, and philanthropic...
Applying for springs again, use old profile?
I'm applying for springs again this year, as I decided to do a placement year. Should I use my old email/profile to do my applications? Do banks care about that or nah? Additionally, will using a different email with all the same details/phone number etc get me automatically screened out? Cheers
MBA Profile Evaluation - Real Estate Background
Hi everyone, I’ve been thinking of pursing a MBA for quite some time and would greatly appreciate additional perspectives on my candidacy. I’m aiming for HSW (shoot for the stars) but wonder if those schools are even worth applying to. As a side note, I come from a working-class background and...
Do I stand a chance applying for an IB Summer Analyst Graduate role/scheme/program?
Applied to a couple of BBs for an IB Analyst grad job for 2022. Only applied to 2 so far, been rejected by one - didn't even get to vid interview stage. RIP. Before I carry on applying to loads and taking on a huge workload, do I stand a chance of breaking in? Here's a summary of my profile: A...
Registering with a new email to apply for internships
I have just graduated and have applied to several BBs for internships but have not been successful in the past 2 years. Should I create another account on the application portal under a different email to apply for future internships so that the recruitment team does not seen the previous...
Which school should I use my ED Bullet for?
HS Senior looking to eventually work in IB/PE/Quant. Want to know which school I should use my Early Decision (binding application) option for. Top choices for Early Decision are Cornell, Dartmouth, Brown, Northwestern, Penn (Wharton or CAS), or Columbia. Right now, I am heavily considering Cornell...
Banks and University Course on Transcripts
Hey so I'm in 2nd year and my course selection is coming up and I have 8 required business classes that I need to take (Which already include 2 Finance, 2 Stats, 1 Accounting and other math and finance heavy classes). And too boost my gpa I was thinking about taking some easy courses (Theatre,...
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Rank these divisions by how competitive they are for summer internships.
Hi everyone! I'm applying to summer internships next year and thought it might be useful for me and others to find out which divisions are the most difficult to get into. What do you think? The divisions (randomised) are... - Risk Management - Asset Management - Compliance - Private Banking/Wealth...
ESSEC vs. Bocconi MSc Finance
Hello, I would really like to know your opinion on these two MSc courses, given the recent Post-Brexit scenario. Which one do you think is better for a career in Investment Banking? (M&A). There should be no doubt that Paris offers greater opportunities than Milan not only in terms of Jobs but also...
Cover Letter Addresses for Multiple Locations
Goldman's Summer Analyst program provides for the possibility to apply to multiple locations. In what way do I put the address on the Cover Letter in that case? I mean I guess I could write down all three addresses of the three different locations, but that seems redundant to me. Further, I have had...
Apps/Programs for Operating efficiencies
Hey can anyone share any products or apps they have or currently use that can improve productivity? I essentially wanted to know how I can create a virtual office and not be tied down to a desk or server while having a seamless workflow with employees and clients. I am particularly interested in fax...
Should I give demographic information when filling out a job application?
Hey all, A lot of the application platforms that banks use to recruit interns ask for some sort of demographic information. As a non-URM, should I even bother giving my demographic information? Is it just assumed that I am not a URM? Thanks.
U Chicago / Booth Round 1 Interview Invites are Coming Out
Any word for Round 1 applicants on WSO yet? I've heard that in previous years they have released invites in small batches over the course of a few weeks. Not sure if there is any rhyme or reason to which applicants receive their interview invites first. I have not yet heard back, but fingers are...
RE Firms to apply for SA 2019?
Besides the usual (and extreme Blackstone, Starwood) Jll, CBRE, What are some other Chiraq or NYC firms to apply to for summer internships for 2019 that actually consider Big 10 State School kids? Also, what are some that are DONE w/ recruitment and simply have yet to update their website's app??...
Apply for Junior or Sophomore SA position?
I just finished my first year of undergrad and I am sitting a little over 60 credits - 30 that I came in with from AP classes, and 30 from my first two semesters. This pushes my graduation date up one year to June 2020. Over the next few days I will be sending out a bunch of applications for 2019 SA...
Any IB Still Accepting Apps?
Are there any bulge bracket investment banks still accepting applications for 2017 summer analyst positions? Interviewed at a few and didn't end up working out – still trying to figure things out and get applications in where I can.
Thoughts on MSF last round applications
Hey everyone, So I'm graduating in December from a semi target school in the Midwest with a degree in Finance. I will be taking the GMAT in February, and finishing applications to schools such as Vanderbilt, Villanova, UT, Michigan State, Texas A&M, and Duke's MMS, all which are March deadlines and...
MSF Class of 2017
Mod Note (Andy) - this was originally posted 8/25/15 but we know @TNA" loves answering these questions so bumping up again to the top With the MSF recruiting cycle quickly approaching, I thought it would be helpful to create an updated MSF thread for everyone applying to the 2016-2017 MSF cycle....
2016 Full-time IB Recruiting Timeline Megathread
It's that time of year again, folks. Time to polish those resumes, fire up the LinkedIn and WSO search functions, and bug the hell out of the career advisers at your schools. It's recruiting time! We are all looking for information on timelines and deadlines for every bank possible. If you or your...
WSO Critique My Resume
Hello WSO , I'm a second year student from Toronto, Ontario studying at Wilfrid Laurier University in Waterloo, Ontario. I am part of our co-op program, they've already critiqued my resume, but I would love to hear what you guys think here. Tell me what pile you'd put me in (Yes, No, Maybe). If you...
Focus on the GMAT vs Focus on the Application
I am applying on Round 2 to HBS , GSB, MIT and Wharton. I'm not going to business school if I don't get into those schools. SHOULD I FOCUS MY ATTENTION ON MY GMAT AT THIS POINT? OR MY APPLICATIONS? Here's my profile: - GPA: 3.65 - Mechanical Engineering (Top 3 engineering school) - 3 years of...
How Much Are You Spending On Applications?
How much are you guys spending??? Anybody as little as only $500?? Anybody over $2500. Also, how many schools are you guys going to apply to?
Webinar Rewind - Mastering the Online Application
In case you missed our awesome recent webinar on Mastering Online Applications, have no fear - the full recording of the webinar can be found below. Ronald, a full time consultant with IBM, does a phenomenal job sharing practical and actionable tips for crushing online applications. Note that the...
"Do you have any contacts at our firm?" Yes, but...
So I've attended a few networking events at a particular firm, and on their online app there's a section where you are supposed to list any contacts you have within the firm (name, position, nature of relationship). Can I just add in all the names for people who freely gave me their cards (and I had...
How do you combine computer skills with financial analysis?
In other words, what computer/programming/applications skills do you need to apply in the finance world? Because I have seen programmers and computer savvy people succeed in the financial market, and because I'm also studying business technology and finance at school and would like to improve my...
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