Q&A: Non-Target Hardess - beat all odds, made it to IB and PE

WFH during COVID-19 has opened up some free time to take any questions. Ask away- aboutIBrecruiting,PErecruiting, breaking from non-target to Bulge Bracket. Shoot away!

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Aug 10, 2020 - 9:20am

Based on you mentor profile, did you start at a aBBor did you lateral in to aBBafter some time at a BB? Also can you speak more to your process on how you broke into a BB? Networking? interview prep?

  • InterninIB - Cov
Aug 11, 2020 - 10:08am

ForPErecruiting, do people send cold emails and try to get on the phone with VPs or senior guys to network?

  • InterninIB - Cov
Aug 11, 2020 - 11:28am

What is the biggest difference betweenIBandPE(be it culture/pay/hours etc.) that you've experienced but think isn't really highlighted or underestimated/exaggerated on WSO? IsPEyour final career destination?

Aug 11, 2020 - 12:23pm

DisclaimerI am currently a 2nd yr analyst, with aPEjob lined up for next year so I haven't worked inPEyet. HOWEVER, from my experiences from recruiting and chatting withPEfolks, I think that most people focus on mega funds and forget how many more more middle market successfulPEshops are out there. There's an underestimation of the great culture and great results those funds achieve and I personally believe there's more learning and growth in those places. I'm still defining my career as I grow professionally and personally soPEis my next career destination (will determine it then if it is my final one).

  • InterninIB - Cov
Aug 12, 2020 - 11:16am

I might be a little late but... what have been some of the best resources which have helped advance your technical abilities ? - Before your summer analyst/ analyst gig

(I know there's a ton of threads on this but it's always reassuring to hear from individuals with a similar background, thanks!)

Aug 13, 2020 - 6:12pm

Every networking chat was tailored specifically to the person I'd talk to. I'd look them up in LinkedIn (professional stalking), look up their firm and prepare list of questions ahead. Questions vary from very specific about their career choices, how they got to where they are to general industry questions and getting their thoughts on current events. I'd also share my story, show my determination to succeed and ask for advice.

  • InterninIB - Cov
Oct 23, 2020 - 9:14pm

Considering how earlyPErecruiting is now, do you think it is valuable to start networking and reaching out toPEassociates before you startFT(so between yourSAandFTstart date) or is that bad optics to them; indicating to them that you want to exitPEbefore you even startedFT. TIA!

  • InterninIB - Cov
Oct 23, 2020 - 9:15pm

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