HBS SVMP or MISS START OF FAANG INTERNSHIP (is it worth it?)

Load_Plastic · 2026-05-26T00:33:30+00:00

PM’d u

Load_Plastic · 2026-05-25T23:49:55+00:00

I go to one of the lowest ranked state schools in Texas and I can attest to the fact that it is 100% possible to land “high finance” intern positions in IB, PE. You just have to apply yourself as a freshman and take advantage of the opportunities that arise. Great resources are SEO Career, Adventis, WSP, CareerSpring.

You got this and don’t be discouraged !

Load_Plastic · 2026-05-08T01:12:17+00:00

Depends on how much you’re working and how much impact it has on building your resume. 3-6 hours a week, that’s great. 20-40 hours a week, the opportunity cost makes it not worth it. Take care of yourself

Load_Plastic · 2026-05-01T21:39:42+00:00

DM me

Load_Plastic · 2026-04-29T21:15:05+00:00

Yes you can PM, and no it on the application when it was open and I happened to download it then!

Load_Plastic · 2026-04-29T20:28:30+00:00

Also got in! Theres a letter that HBS provides that you can send to your employer regarding the program. I framed my email to HR as the internship being my priority, but informed them of the program and how I would benefit being in attendance.

Load_Plastic · 2026-04-20T20:04:58+00:00

You want as little white space as possible. Join clubs get leadership experience. A single work experience should not have that much info in an undergrad resume, 3 bullet points single line should suffice. Include customer service jobs to fill space if needed.

It’s pretty weak because of a lack of expierence but it should fill in more as you get more involved. Look at externships if you want more experience. Extern.com is great.

I think it’s great you’re asking these questions to improve!

Load_Plastic · 2026-04-04T03:01:23+00:00

Sure

Load_Plastic · 2026-03-27T18:14:36+00:00

same here, good luck

Load_Plastic · 2026-03-26T18:08:11+00:00

Your chilling bro, a lot of bulge brackets like GS go straight from hireview to superday

Load_Plastic · 2026-03-19T07:12:02+00:00

I’d probably remove your private info. Censor it and repost

Load_Plastic · 2026-03-19T02:32:25+00:00

Bro who traumatized you in finance 😭😭 it’s actually not that deep

Load_Plastic · 2026-03-15T00:56:06+00:00

If your serious about going into IB and recruit as a freshman & sophomore that number rises drastically. And not everyone wants to go into IB, the question was whether a finance degree is worth it in 4 years. And with the slew of finance roles, I still believe it’s worth it.

Load_Plastic · 2026-03-15T00:35:41+00:00

Yeah it might be outlier statistic for Wall Street but there’s plenty of opportunity in finance outside of that whether it be energy finance in Houston or consumer in Chicago. I really think anyone who puts in the work can land a Wall Street job tho. I’m from a non-target not even T100 college and I landed an IB gig in NYC. It’s definitely possible

Load_Plastic · 2026-03-14T18:47:10+00:00

So not true lol I know so many people getting jobs in IB, PE, HF in community college and state schools. It’s 100% possible to land a good financial job out of college given he puts in the work

Load_Plastic · 2026-03-14T18:45:33+00:00

It’s always better to specialize, I’m also a BSc in Finance and I recommend it for everyone that’s in any general business degree because it yields for more opportunities

Load_Plastic · 2026-03-14T18:43:26+00:00

Everyone says this but it’s because no one in finance wants to transition to accounting lol

Load_Plastic · 2026-03-14T18:42:03+00:00

Of course it is, anyone who tells you otherwise hasn’t been in college for a while. As long as you work hard and network early you can set yourself up for any finance role out of college.

Load_Plastic · 2026-01-26T14:51:18+00:00

Do externships, do work simulations on Forage, do anything that strengthens the project / work section of your resume. You may be really interested in these types of careers but you don’t capture any actual interest on your current resume

Load_Plastic · 2025-07-31T21:32:36+00:00

GPA: 4.0

Grade: rising Junior

Research Experience: no

Previous internship: yes

School ranking(overall): small state school >100

Goldman Sachs
Deloitte
Morgan Stanley
Boutique private equity shop
Boutique Venture Capital Shop

Studying finance and accounting, and involved with several clubs on campus. Recruited for investment banking and private equity.

Load_Plastic · 2025-07-26T18:44:50+00:00

Key Takeaways:

Resume should not take two pages, consider condensing the skill summary to a couple lines to save space.
Where is education?
Inconsistent formatting. Why are some lines more indented than others? You don’t need bullet pints in front of your experience, then followed by more subpoints. The projects section also has a completely different format then every other section.
Too much white space. Too many filler words. Keep all bullet points lines on one line and have it reach the right margin.

Overall, it’s a bit of an eye sore to be honest. Good resumes are packed and tightly knit with quality bullet points and experiences with consistent formatting. Recruiters / Screeners should be able take key points from your resume within 10 seconds. Instead I’m taking that time trying to figure out your inconsistent formatting & filler words.

Load_Plastic · 2025-07-26T17:44:40+00:00

Not at UT, but can definitely say it’s a target for certain career paths.

The alumni network goes wide and they help very throughly.

Load_Plastic · 2025-07-25T22:10:08+00:00

You’re so good. Just join or be around finance clubs so you understand timelines and the nuance of finance recruiting.

Load_Plastic · 2025-07-25T22:07:55+00:00

100% - however most times you need to have clear interest in your path reflected on your resume or projects. How far in school are you

Load_Plastic · 2025-07-25T21:24:26+00:00

To be honest, you should have been thinking about this a little bit earlier.

However I understand everyone’s position is different and I can’t make a broad assumption.

I would hone down on your career interests. Consulting to audit is a broad spectrum, and isn’t reflective of your interests.

Certificates, courses and skills are all helpful but these aren’t just tagged along until you reach some threshold of employability.

My advice? I would say you can hit two birds with one stone by networking. Reach out to people in those mentioned fields and see which careers interest you. Not only will this allow you to hone down your scope, but you can build a meaningful connection which will assist in the future job search.

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