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Hi, where's easiest to get into

Posted on: 22 August 2008 - 11:38pm
Hi, where's easiest to get into

Hi eeryone,

Quick background

3 A's maths, physics, economics at A levels
I'll graduate in 2009 with 2:1 in economics from Nottingham and going to have a gap year.
Just finished an internship at KPMG tax and have a job offer for 2010.

Basically I applied to banks last year for internships but didnt get any interviews, obviously I've got my internship now which should help. I want to get an internship this summer at a bank to get moreexperience of what its like/about. From looking at the various careers website think I'm more interested in Investment Research, but really just want to get a foot in the door. Anyone have any advice on what divisions/companies might be easiest?

Thanks

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Posted on: 23 August 2008 - 5:34pm #1

I don't think internships are available for students on gap years - only for students in their penultimate year...

Posted on: 23 August 2008 - 6:45pm #2

It depends on the firm.

Posted on: 26 August 2008 - 11:29am #3

The best thing to do is apply, apply, apply. Places for both jobs and internships are highly competitive so you can expect a very long list of "no's" follwed by a single "yes".

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