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Gain Experience
- Forage for BE members is an online resource which offers virtual experience programs designed by leading companies.
- Paragon One offers 7-8-week externships throughout the year.
Typical Hiring Season
- Summer Internships: August – October of the previous year
- Full-Time Positions: September – November for positions starting the following year
Resources, Tips and Tools
- Rankings: Consulting firm rankings from Vault by practice area.
- Interview Prep: Crafting Cases
- Interview Prep: CaseInterview by Victor Cheng (Contact Career)
Interview Preparation
The following mock interviews are available through Big Interview, LU’s interview prep platform. Login is required.
Finance Careers
Sample Resumes
Articles
Specialized Job Boards
- iHireFinance (read a website review)
- eFinancialCareers
- Adventis Internship Database (free, but registration required)
Gain Experience
- Forage for BE members is an online resource which offers virtual experience programs designed by leading companies.
- Paragon One offers 7-8-week externships throughout the year.
- Parker Dewey posts micro-internships across multiple industries. Gain remote experience and build up your resume.
Typical Hiring Season
The finance industry, including investment banking, asset management, and other financial services, follows a structured recruiting cycle. This cycle is typically aligned with the academic calendar and starts well in advance of actual job start dates. Here’s a breakdown of the main hiring timeframes for finance roles:
Sophomore Year:
- Early Insight Programs: January-March
- Examples: JP Morgan, Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, Bank of America, Citi
- Summer Internship Applications (for following year): January-April
- Examples: Piper Sandler, Credit Suisse, Barclays
Junior Year:
- Summer Internship Applications: July-October
- Examples: BlackRock, Vanguard, Fidelity, Wells Fargo, Deutsche Bank
- Summer Internship Interviews: September-February
- Examples: Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan, Morgan Stanley
- Summer Internships: June-August
- Examples: All major banks, asset management firms, and financial institutions
Senior Year:
- Full-Time Analyst Applications: July-September
- Examples: UBS, HSBC, Lazard, Evercore, Jefferies
- Full-Time Analyst Interviews: September-November
- Examples: Most bulge bracket and middle-market firms
It’s important to note that these timelines can vary between firms and have been trending earlier in recent years. Many large financial institutions now open applications for junior summer internships during sophomore year, sometimes more than a year in advance of the actual internship start date. Students should be prepared to engage in the recruitment process early and stay informed about specific company timelines.
Resources, Tips and Tools
Interview Preparation
The following mock interviews are available through Big Interview, LU’s interview prep platform. Login is required.
Investment Banking Careers
Specialized Job Boards
- Adventis Internship Database (free, but registration required)
Gain Experience
- Forage for BE members is an online resource which offers virtual experience programs designed by leading companies.
- Investment Banking Career Path by Forage offers multiple job simulations to learn real world skills such as Financial Modeling, Interpreting Company Financials, Discounted Cashflow Analysis, and more.
Typical Hiring Season
The typical hiring season for investment banking and finance roles generally follows a cyclical pattern, with specific peak periods throughout the year. Here’s a breakdown of the main hiring timeframes:
Sophomore Year:
- Early Insight Programs: January-March
- Examples: JP Morgan, Citi Bank, Bank of America, Goldman Sachs, Deutsche Bank, HSBC
- Some banks, like Piper Sandler, open applications as early as January of sophomore year for internships that will take place the following summer (after junior year).
- Other banks may have different timelines, with some opening applications in the fall (September-October) of junior year for the following summer.
Junior Year:
- Summer Internship Applications: August-November of junior year
- Examples: Most bulge bracket banks (Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, JP Morgan, etc.) and middle market firms
- Summer Internship Interviews: January-March of junior year
- Examples: Piper Sandler (interviews begin in March for the following year’s internships)
- Summer Internships: June-August between junior and senior year
- Examples: Almost all investment banks, including bulge bracket, middle market, and boutique firms
Senior Year:
- Full-Time Analyst Applications: August-September of senior year
- Examples: Most major investment banks
- Full-Time Analyst Interviews: September-October of senior year
- Examples: Bulge bracket banks and larger middle market firms typically lead this process
Resources, Tips and Tools
- Rankings: Banking rankings from Vault.
Interview Preparation
The following mock interviews are available through Big Interview, LU’s interview prep platform. Login is required.
Insurance Careers
Sample Resumes
- Sample
Articles
Specialized Job Boards
- Job Board
Gain Experience
- Forage for BE members is an online resource which offers virtual experience programs designed by leading companies.
Resources, Tips and Tools
- Careers in Insurance (from MyPath)
- Podcast with Allie McGuire-Korte ’09 (Careers in Insurance)
Interview Preparation
The following mock interviews are available through Big Interview, LU’s interview prep platform. Login is required.
Sports Administration Careers
Specialized Job Boards
- Teamwork Online
- National Sports Marketing Network (fee-based site, but job board is free)
Gain Experience
- Forage for BE members is an online resource which offers virtual experience programs designed by leading companies.
- Paragon One offers 7-8-week externships throughout the year.
Resources, Tips and Tools
- (Coming soon)
Human Resources Careers
Sample Resumes
Articles
Specialized Job Boards
Get Experience
- Forage for BE members is an online resource which offers virtual experience programs designed by leading companies.
Resources, Tips and Tools
- Resource
Interview Preparation
The following mock interviews are available through Big Interview, LU’s interview prep platform. Login is required.
Supply Chain and Logistics Careers
Specialized Job Boards
- Job Board
Interview Preparation
The following mock interviews are available through Big Interview, LU’s interview prep platform. Login is required.
Marketing Careers
Specialized Job Boards
- MarketingHire (read a website review)
Gain Experience
- Forage for BE members is an online resource which offers virtual experience programs designed by leading companies.
- Paragon One offers 7-8-week externships throughout the year.
- Parker Dewey posts micro-internships across multiple industries. Gain remote experience and build up your resume.
Resources, Tips and Tools
Interview Preparation
The following mock interviews are available through Big Interview, LU’s interview prep platform. Login is required.
Operations and Management Careers
Specialized Job Boards
- Job Board
Gain Experience
- Forage for BE members is an online resource which offers virtual experience programs designed by leading companies.
- Paragon One offers 7-8-week externships throughout the year.
- Parker Dewey posts micro-internships across multiple industries. Gain remote experience and build up your resume.
Resources, Tips and Tools
Interview Preparation
The following mock interviews are available through Big Interview, LU’s interview prep platform. Login is required.