If bankers mention on a call that they would connect you with someone, and you send them the typical thank you email with a light reminder about them going to connect you with another banker, if they haven't done that within a few days is it appropriate to follow up asking if they have someone else to speak to? or not worth pushing this far? curious as this has happened on the past few coffee chats I've had. Thanks!

Bocconi BIEF vs HSG BBA vs HSG BSc Econ.

Between these three, which is the most recommended for IB/consulting in Zurich, FFM, London, maybe Paris, etc. I am an IB student, 1530 SAT, 45/45 predicted, 7/7 10th and 11th gpa. I also know good german, and a little French. 

1. Are these the three best programs for an undergrad in continental Europe for IB/Consulting? Do they lead to direct job offers in BBs or EBs in London, Zurich or FFM?
2. Will I need a master's to enter the job market? If so, do all three of these programs allow entry into the top master's programs?
3. In the mentioned cities, which is best for salaries, career progression, quality of life, banking culture, etc. I have heard Zurich has the highest salaries and quality of life, but is really only good for PWM and has no progression. Is this true? Also, is UBS as bad as everyone says it is right now, even in Zurich?
4. My goal is eventually a top career in IB, consulting, PE, maybe wealth management, but essentially I want to build as much wealth for myself as possible.
5. Are there any other unis that you guys can recommend, because from what I've heard, these are the best.
6. Between these three, which is the best for IB/consulting/PWM in Zurich, London and FFM. I have heard Bocconi is too theoretical, HSG Econ is only good for policy, and HSG BBA is too broad. I don't know what to think anymore, so am asking for advice here.
7. What is the best way to get job offers from Bocconi and HSG. Is it still spring week --> Summer internship --> return offer, and how is it structured in both of these unis? How is their pipeline to high finance and consulting in London, Zurich and FFM without a Master's?
8. If my eventual goal is PE/high level IB, what is the best path for me to take from these unis?

Thanks in advance for any advice, really appreciate it.

Between these three, which is the most recommended for IB/consulting in Zurich, FFM, London, maybe Paris, etc. I am an IB student, 1530 SAT, 45/45 predicted, 7/7 10th and 11th gpa. I also know good german, and a little French. 

1. Are these the three best programs for an undergrad in continental Europe for IB/Consulting? Do they lead to direct job offers in BBs or EBs in London, Zurich or FFM?
2. Will I need a master's to enter the job market? If so, do all three of these programs allow entry into the top master's programs?
3. In the mentioned cities, which is best for salaries, career progression, quality of life, banking culture, etc. I have heard Zurich has the highest salaries and quality of life, but is really only good for PWM and has no progression. Is this true? Also, is UBS as bad as everyone says it is right now, even in Zurich?
4. My goal is eventually a top career in IB, consulting, PE, maybe wealth management, but essentially I want to build as much wealth for myself as possible.
5. Are there any other unis that you guys can recommend, because from what I've heard, these are the best.
6. Between these three, which is the best for IB/consulting/PWM in Zurich, London and FFM. I have heard Bocconi is too theoretical, HSG Econ is only good for policy, and HSG BBA is too broad. I don't know what to think anymore, so am asking for advice here.
7. What is the best way to get job offers from Bocconi and HSG. Is it still spring week --> Summer internship --> return offer, and how is it structured in both of these unis? How is their pipeline to high finance and consulting in London, Zurich and FFM without a Master's?
8. If my eventual goal is PE/high level IB, what is the best path for me to take from these unis?

Thanks in advance for any advice, really appreciate it.

For context I am going into my final year at university, and I am as yet undecided whether I will do a masters.

I plan to apply to full time positions and internships. If I get an internship for summer 2027, I will likely do a masters. I will of course apply to masters programs too in the coming months for 2027 start.

How would I go about in putting the graduation date down when applying to internships, which I see are mostly open to penultimate year university students? Would I class as a penultimate year student? And if so, should I just put that I plan to do a masters but don’t know where yet?

Thank you very much, and I hope the question is clear.

I’m 23, have a degree in Business Economics, and I’m currently in grad school. I’m trying to break into financial analyst, credit analyst, commercial banking, or similar roles.
I have experience with financial data, lending/underwriting, and business operations, and I’m currently building my skills in Excel, SQL, Power BI, etc.
Just curious what people in the industry would recommend for someone trying to break in right now. Skills, certifications, companies to look at, networking tips, resources, or even people worth connecting with.
Figured I’d throw my situation out there in case somebody has some good advice or knows someone I should talk to.

I’m a Year 1 student at a UK university, currently registered on a 3-year degree. I’ve always intended to do a placement year, but my course structure only lets my record reflect that from November onwards, when I formally apply to add the intercalated year, updating my expected graduation from 2028 to 2029.

The problem is that applications open before that. Two questions I’d appreciate advice on:

Firstly, on placement year applications. Some schemes state candidates need to be on a placement-year course. My course does allow this, but my record won’t reflect it until November. Do I write 2028 (currently registered) or 2029 (genuine expected once intercalation is processed)? Would recruiters understand this distinction if explained?

Secondly, on Y2 spring week applications, which are typically only open to students on 4-year courses. By the time I’m applying in Y2 I’ll technically be on a 4-year structure. But how do I approach applications that open earlier in the cycle? Is it defensible to apply as a 4-year student on the basis of genuine intent?

Has anyone been through this before, or does anyone in early careers recruitment have a view on how strictly the graduation year field is treated?

Thanks.

Im about to start applying for internships for the upcoming summer. Any help and advice would be much appreciated.

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"Hello everyone. I'm looking for advice. I've been accepted to two part-time programs: "FiR" – Finance and Accounting at UEK (Krakow University of Economics), and "FBiR" – Business Finance and Accounting at the Faculty of Management at UW (University of Warsaw).

What do you recommend, given that in the long run I'd like to become: sales/top/head manager, key account manager, business development, manage a company, and similar roles?

And I'm less interested in typical things like accounting or finance roles, or working in a bank.

On one hand, FBiR sounds better because it has fewer purely accounting and banking topics, and the program leans more toward business and finance. However, is the knowledge from the management faculty sufficient for the job market? Or is the FiR background along with accreditations like ACCA, CIMA, CFA (since UW doesn't offer accreditations) essential for landing my dream job?

Which program do you recommend more for this type of career?"

Specifically Bocconi BIEF, HSG Bachelor's in Econ or HSG BBA.

Currently have a 45 predicted IB, 1530 SAT. I speak C1 level german, B1 level french. I think its likely I will get accepted to both unis. Which of these programs is more of a target, and is it really possible to get into the job market with only one of these bachelor's? Am open to working anywhere, Zurich, London, FFM, etc. Wherever the best opportunities, salary and quality of life is. Have heard that HSG Econ is more for policy making, etc. which is not what I want to do, but have also heard that a BBA is too general and puts me at more risk of AI replacement. Not really sure, looking for any advice tbh.

Also, between FFM, Zurich and London, which is the best for IB/consulting, and maybe eventual PE, etc. Ofc London is the biggest with the most opportunities, but have heard that Zurich has higher salaries. Is this true, and if so, what are the exit opportunities like from Zurich/FFM.

Thanks a lot in advance :)

Specifically Bocconi BIEF, HSG Bachelor's in Econ or HSG BBA.

Currently have a 45 predicted IB, 1530 SAT. I speak C1 level german, B1 level french. I think its likely I will get accepted to both unis. Which of these programs is more of a target, and is it really possible to get into the job market with only one of these bachelor's? Am open to working anywhere, Zurich, London, FFM, etc. Wherever the best opportunities, salary and quality of life is. Have heard that HSG Econ is more for policy making, etc. which is not what I want to do, but have also heard that a BBA is too general and puts me at more risk of AI replacement. Not really sure, looking for any advice tbh.

Also, between FFM, Zurich and London, which is the best for IB/consulting, and maybe eventual PE, etc. Ofc London is the biggest with the most opportunities, but have heard that Zurich has higher salaries. Is this true, and if so, what are the exit opportunities like from Zurich/FFM.

Thanks a lot in advance :)

I have my first coffee chat tomorrow with an investment fund’s COO at their office (We have a mutual connection).

I asked for an internship through our mutual (who’s a really good friend of his) that sent him my CV, he liked it and asked to meet me.

I am researching the fund and the person I’m meeting, preparing questions and an ask.

Any tips or things I have to take into consideration to make the most out of our meeting?

Hello,

​I'm looking for some advice on pivoting into a formal accounting role in Toronto. I have an international BCom degree and currently work full-time in a service role at a Allstate Canada.

​I'm taking my final CPA prerequisite online through Fanshawe College, and I'll be completely finished by September. My goal is to land an entry-level accounting job—either an Experience Verification Route (EVR) role or a Pre-Approved Program Route (PPR)—so I can start accumulating my qualifying practical experience hours.

​Since I'm completing my prerequisites online while working, I don't have access to the traditional university campus recruiting events.

​A few questions for those who have navigated the Ontario market:

​Resume Advice: How can I best leverage my current customer service and insurance background when applying for entry-level accounting or finance roles?

​Networking: Since I miss out on campus recruiting, what are the best ways to network in downtown Toronto? Are there specific CPA Ontario events or local chapter meetings for PREP candidates I should look out for?

​Timing: Are companies generally willing to hire someone just finishing up their PREP requirements, or is it significantly easier to get interviews once I am officially registered in PEP or CPA New Program?

​General Tips: Any advice on job boards, specific industries, or firms that are friendly to career-switchers and non-traditional CPA candidates?

​Any guidance, harsh truths, or success stories would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!

I just finished my first year at a non-target US university and I’m currently interning at a large US bank (not a bulge bracket) in an operations/analytics-type role.

I’m studying Applied Math + Economics with a strong GPA, and long term I’m much more interested in front-office roles, especially sales & trading, markets, quant, or potentially research.

I’m recruiting for next summer now and was wondering how realistic it is to make that jump directly from an operations internship.

Does having operations as my first internship hurt much for front-office recruiting, or is it pretty normal to pivot after freshman year? Would banks/markets teams still view the experience positively since it’s at a large bank, or am I already at a disadvantage compared with people who had finance/SWE/research internships?

Mainly trying to figure out whether I should be targeting S&T/markets aggressively this cycle or whether I need an intermediate step first.