(Non-target) What work experience to get into BB firms?

Jiggy
Sat, 08 Aug 2009 00:44:55 +0000

Thanks so much for replying. On the latter point I tend to agree with you, though I may have been a bit misleading about the Merril internship. It was a branch internship for the summer, not a HQ internship. I have minimal contacts, as the branch was a 6 person operation, and in Louisiana. Not likely an avenue that can spawn too much.

I’m likely going to accept the position, but share your concerns going forward with IB. Will it help me to get into a boutique firm? If not, would it be smart to ride out this period of weak hiring by accepting this position and try for an intermediary position with a financial services company once hiring resumes?

I have a great deal of passion for IB, and I know I’m going to have to work my way up to even have a shot. I’m just curious to see what you all would do given a similar situation.