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What do people think of getting private equity/venture capital work experience if I want to do IBD M&A?

Hi, Thank you for the informative post
I had a question about the psychometric tests, you recommended using JTP. I just wanted to know if it was a specific pack from them which you would recommend (I was looking at the "Graduate Job Assessments – The Full Practice Experience") would using that work or is there any other one that I should be using

I'm talking about getting one of these: https://www.jobtestprep.co.uk/pricing-page-plans. £69 is best because on there, you get access to all packs they have for all employers. Split it with someone (or several) if you can't afford it. During recruitment periods, you can definitely just sell logins for a fiver and easily make your money back, though if anyone asks, I didn't tell you that .

[*]Psychometric Tests - buy JobTestPrep, split it if you have to (please don't sue me JTP), and practice, practice, practice.

How important would you say networking is for London and BB's? I mean if you setup a call with a senior banker, is it mainly just a chance to learn about the firm/industry or can you get something like a referral from them? Idk if that is common in london comapred to the US

network with HR at events, intro your name and where you study and ping an email to them when you submit an app

But is it common for bankers in London to refer your CV if you get what I mean? Like how can they help apart from just speaking to them and gaining information for your cover letter?

But is it common for bankers in London to refer your CV if you get what I mean? Like how can they help apart from just speaking to them and gaining information for your cover letter?

back when i was an analyst @ these events we were asked to write down names of people who showed enthusiasm

back when i was an analyst @ these events we were asked to write down names of people who showed enthusiasm

I've heard of this, never experienced it mainly because every event I've been to it's impossible to get a word in. All the people in FO roles are swarmed by 10 people each trying to squeeze a question in. My advice to anyone going to these events is tbh, ask a question (if you can), get the person's card/name, and hit them up on LI/email later for an actual chat.

Oh that's interesting. I was on a call with a banker at a BB yesterday looking for grad positions. He said he won't be able to help in the application process. So I took this as referrals not really being used. Do you think I should push and ask for a referral anyway, or would it be too antagonising?

So is the aim of the chat/call to get more information and just show interest for a good contact in the network or to ask for help in moving along the recruitment process?

Oh that's interesting. I was on a call with a banker at a BB yesterday looking for grad positions. He said he won't be able to help in the application process. So I took this as referrals not really being used. Do you think I should push and ask for a referral anyway, or would it be too antagonising?

Most banks do not have referral schemes. Some do (and I mean some). If he can't help, you either didn't impress him OR (and most likely) there is simply not a way to help you.