Do Investment Bankers Place Importance On International (China) Experience?
“Thanks very much for all your helpful and informative posts. I’m looking for summer internships at bulge brackets, but it’s tough because my GPA is only around 3.5. I’m really worried that I’m not going to get first rounds as a result. This past summer I worked in China and it’s clear that I know the language and Chinese business well, but I’m not sure if this is enough to help. I only want to work in New York, not Asia. I know that for NY, Chinese doesn’t really matter. I’m just wondering if there’s any need to play up my Chinese background in order to get interviews for summer internships.” Inquisitor: Hi there, I’m glad you have found my posts helpful. I think you’re overly concerned about getting first-round interviews for summer internships. Your GPA is fine – the bigger concern is the market this year, as many firms have slowed down on hiring with the looming recession. Investment banking summer internships should stay relatively safe, though. That said, your international exper
“Thanks very much for all your helpful and informative posts. I’m looking for summer internships at bulge brackets, but it’s tough because my GPA is only around 3.5. I’m really worried that I’m not going to get first rounds as a result. This past summer I worked in China and it’s clear that I know the language and Chinese business well, but I’m not sure if this is enough to help. I only want to work in New York, not Asia. I know that for NY, Chinese doesn’t really matter. I’m just wondering if there’s any need to play up my Chinese background in order to get interviews for summer internships.” I think you’re overly concerned about getting first-round interviews for summer internships. Your GPA is fine – the bigger concern is the market this year, as many firms have slowed down on hiring with the looming recession. Investment banking summer internships should stay relatively safe, though. That said, your international experience in China will help you a great deal in the recruiting proc
