What Is More Important For Getting Into I-Banking?

Career Opportunities & Internships
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<p>I'll try to make this as short as possible. I want to hear opinions.</p>

<p>I go to a tier 3 school, and am fairly involved (fraternity, club sports) and a 3.7 GPA, Finance major and Accounting minor. This summer I am beginning a multi-year internship with a bulge bracket Wall Street Investment Bank.</p>

<p>What are your opinions on my chances of getting into an I-banking job after college or landing a position in a big four accounting firm, in New York City, after college. I know that many say to get these positions you need to go to Ivy's or top tier schools, but I would think a multi-year internship would be more important.</p>

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<p>"This summer I am beginning a multi-year internship with a bulge bracket Wall Street Investment Bank."</p>

<p>Which department? Back office?</p>

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<p>No, front office. The fixed income department.</p>

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<p>Is Fixed income part of the trading department?</p>

<p>regardless of where it is, your chances are like 90%, and 100% if you don't do something stupid. you should know that all half decent interns get extended full time offers, so congrats.</p>

<p>edit: by the way, what the heck is a multi-year internship? didn't know they existed</p>

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<p>Yea, it lasts two years. Thanks for your input.</p>

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<p>wow.. you are set for a job upon graduation, as long as you prove that you're not stupid and mess things up. congrats</p>

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<p>Yes, ask intelligent questions, don't be afraid to take on menial tasks, talk and hang out with your colleagues after work.</p>

<p>Above all, don't do dumb things. You should be fine. That said, a full-time job offer is never a guarantee because something unexpected may happen e.g. the firm closes down, merges, etc. Or maybe they just don't need an analyst in 2 years' time.</p>