nybrian

I did my associates at a community college, got a 3.7, and is now in baruch, and starting my junior year. how hard will it be for me to get an internship in investment baanking?

hmom5

Your best bet is probably a back office position which I know are recruited for at Baruch by many banks.

BankonBanking

I would say that if you are interested in pursuing investment banking, you need to 1) start heavy networking with students, alumni, at career fairs, networking events, etc, 2) join any banking/finance clubs and try to become actively involved in them - participate in events, meet with people, network, 3) make sure you've taken some accounting and finance courses, and do well in them, to show that, analytically at least, you would be able to handle the position, and 4) for now, target small boutiques in NY. The small, "no-name" boutiques often don't care as much about brand name, as they do a student's ability to handle the accounting side of business from an analytical perspective - someone that can run with the numbers. Coming from a banking non-target, you really have to actively work on getting your name out there, and selling your skills. An IB internship, even from a no-name boutique will definitely help you out. It won't be easy, but if you want an easier path, go for operations, as Baruch is a target for BB ops. Good luck and let me know if you have any other questions here or at my site as I made that same jump - from non-target U Grad to BB IB.

IBanker

nybrian

what's the chance on moving from a small boutique to a big one?

BankonBanking

If you can build your network and really sharpen your resume and cover letter, you've definitely got a shot. Regarding your resume, you will have to really sell your boutique experiences - ideally point to some deal work, some modeling, etc, to show that you've accumulated a solid skill set, albeit from a no-name shop. Next, to provide credibility to your resume, you will want to build at least a small network of people to drop your resume for you at their respective banks. Considering you are about to start your junior year, you've got some time to build relationships and reach out to alumni - it takes time, but persistence and patience will definitely help you here.

Without adequately selling your experiences on your resume, it will be pretty difficult, as you will be seen as any other student from a non-target (that is, unless you've got some serious connections).

Without any connections, it will be possible, but less likely, as you'll be forced to drop your resume in the general drop box, while Target students have their on-campus boxes.

IBanker