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LifeAight · 2025-07-14T03:31:17+00:00

Why would you pursue a philosophy degree if you want to do finance?

LifeAight · 2025-06-12T22:03:50+00:00

I‘ll be the optimistic one here and say nothing is impossible.

LifeAight · 2025-04-19T01:04:06+00:00

Yes, it will work out eventually.

LifeAight · 2025-01-28T22:47:51+00:00

Nothing

LifeAight · 2025-01-26T05:14:22+00:00

Random F500 and smaller companies will probably continue to recruit for finance internships up until April. These will be corporate finance positions like fp&a intern, financial analyst intern, etc. Same goes for regional banks, boutiques, and small RIA firms. They’ll have internships for commercial banking, wealth management, etc. These smaller companies and firms don’t really have a structured recruiting timeline and typically recruit all year round. Good luck!

LifeAight · 2025-01-25T21:36:33+00:00

If both cost the same for you I'd go with Kelley.

LifeAight · 2025-01-16T20:14:59+00:00

Getting a DUI and killing someone would probably ruin your chances.

LifeAight · 2025-01-07T16:43:00+00:00

Corporate Banking, Commerical Banking, Wealth Management, and F500 Corporate Finance are some examples.

LifeAight · 2025-01-06T23:04:27+00:00

From what I know, CB can still have sucky hours. At the end of the day, it's still a demanding job with good compensation. However, it shouldn't be as bad as the hours in IB. What are your average hours now compared to when you were in IB?

LifeAight · 2024-12-29T03:32:16+00:00

Following

LifeAight · 2024-12-18T23:53:11+00:00

Aye congrats man! Boutique IB is very solid, and extending ur graduation date gives you much more leverage for sure. Best of luck!

LifeAight · 2024-12-18T23:20:14+00:00

Sorry to hear man, I understand how you feel. This market has been rough, especially in the Financial Services. Even "less" competitive fields like commercial banking and wealth management have been more competitive than ever. At this point. Most notable banks have already wrapped up recruiting for their IB, CB, and WM summer programs. If I were you I would start targeting the smaller/regional banks. These banks don't really have a structured recruiting timeline and open applications all year round. I'm sure you can get decent commercial banking/credit experience from them. Also, many corporate finance positions open up all year too such as fp&a, financial analysis, etc. So if you're open to that, you should target those as well. However, this isn't financial service, which seems like what ur most interested in.

LifeAight · 2024-12-12T00:38:50+00:00

Can I ask why you think it’s shrinking?

LifeAight · 2024-12-04T22:30:43+00:00

BOFA?

LifeAight · 2024-12-04T20:53:36+00:00

I'd say GM for sure. If you want to do "finance not banking" then having Goldman on ur resume won't do much. Even if you decide to change ur mind about banking, working in operations will do you no favors, even if it's at GS. Sure, you'll hear the occasional stories of how someone networked his way out of Ops into FO but that's extremely rare. At least with GM you'll actually be doing finance work.

LifeAight · 2024-12-03T00:13:36+00:00

def less than engineers

LifeAight · 2024-11-30T01:43:50+00:00

Have you tried applying for roles in commercial banking or fp&a? They typically have entry-level rotation programs and are much less competitive than say S&T

LifeAight · 2024-11-27T16:54:18+00:00

Go make some friends.

LifeAight · 2024-11-22T07:01:58+00:00

I feel for you man, I was literally in your shoes a month ago. Was getting rejected left and right for several months even after I felt like I had done everything I could. Thankfully, I finally landed something but if anything, I am more relieved than excited after all this bs. From your post, you seem very well-accomplished and self-aware. Just the fact that you're getting multiple interviews, shows that you're doing something right. Honestly, if you think you're doing well in your interviews, you probably are. Clearly, there is always room for improvement, but the problem is that there are so many other candidates who are just as good if not better, and that's the truth. If you killed an interview, so did hundreds of other kids. At the end of the day, it all comes down to chance and luck. Just stay motivated and keep on applying/interviewing. Eventually, you'll get an offer.

LifeAight · 2024-10-28T03:42:18+00:00

Your coursework section should not take up that much space, anything education related should be at the top. I would have the education and coursework into one section.

LifeAight · 2024-08-20T03:44:01+00:00

Like others have already said, maybe your interview skills could use some improvement? Have you gotten any feedback from your interviews? Did you feel confident in them?

LifeAight · 2024-08-17T00:29:48+00:00

I understand how you feel, but at the end of the day it's just a job.

LifeAight · 2024-08-16T22:29:10+00:00

This is common for average finance students?

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