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<blockquote data-quote="PureMath" data-source="post: 299245" data-attributes="member: 47009"><p>Thank you. But do you think that quantitative associate in banks is still a good investment? I feel a bit flustered because it seems that internship/graduate program is almost the only way to get in. If I fail this year, I will be essentially unemployed at least until Spring 2023 (I will invest my time in studying hard of course).</p><p>The point is that even if a study a lot, the probability to be interviewed is quite low. So far only 3 banks interviewed me and only Barclays guaranteed that I can be directly re-assessed next year. Morgan Stanley, Deutsche Bank, HSBC, UBS rejected me immediately after the first automatic steps (and without any feedback). Goldman Sachs and JP Morgan never replied after the automatic steps. </p><p></p><p>I really need some precious advice... My University is ranked 6th in the UK (and I chose it without any consideration on the ranking). I wish to know how to increase the chance to be interviewed, because I cannot rely on a single guaranteed attempt (Barclays).</p><p></p><p>If my point of view is right (is it right?) perhaps would be much better to invest time in becoming a data scientist or SWE with the aim to gain a lot of working experience and landing into some FAANG at some point... (at least there are many available attempts).</p><p>What do you think?</p><p></p><p>I really need a honest and straightforward feedback at this point. I want to know the truth even if it would be a hard reality. Feel free to insult me <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="PureMath, post: 299245, member: 47009"] Thank you. But do you think that quantitative associate in banks is still a good investment? I feel a bit flustered because it seems that internship/graduate program is almost the only way to get in. If I fail this year, I will be essentially unemployed at least until Spring 2023 (I will invest my time in studying hard of course). The point is that even if a study a lot, the probability to be interviewed is quite low. So far only 3 banks interviewed me and only Barclays guaranteed that I can be directly re-assessed next year. Morgan Stanley, Deutsche Bank, HSBC, UBS rejected me immediately after the first automatic steps (and without any feedback). Goldman Sachs and JP Morgan never replied after the automatic steps. I really need some precious advice... My University is ranked 6th in the UK (and I chose it without any consideration on the ranking). I wish to know how to increase the chance to be interviewed, because I cannot rely on a single guaranteed attempt (Barclays). If my point of view is right (is it right?) perhaps would be much better to invest time in becoming a data scientist or SWE with the aim to gain a lot of working experience and landing into some FAANG at some point... (at least there are many available attempts). What do you think? I really need a honest and straightforward feedback at this point. I want to know the truth even if it would be a hard reality. Feel free to insult me :) [/QUOTE]
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