As you all probably remember, getting jobs/internships out of college is quite a daunting task...
So here's my predicament:
I am currently a Junior at Cornell University, School of Hotel Administration. I am concentrating in Finance (Specifically Securities Analysis/Investment Banking
) with a minor in Real Estate (Commercial). I currently have a 3.64 Cumulative GPA with Dean's List every semester.
I am interested in Commercial Real Estate, I love everything about it. The past two summers I spent working at a Private Equity Real Estate Firm with a very impressive portfolio. I worked on the acquisitions team this past summer..
I am looking into banking now. I think Investment Banking is extremely interesting, and would be incredible experience to gain more knowledge. I know the hours are long, but I can handle that.
Anyway, I have been going to on-campus recruiting events and am just completely turned off. I am a very personable person, yet I have trouble at these networking events. It is so cut throat and I cant stand the fake bullshit that people put up. I am real, i dont like bullshit. I will tell the truth, and I do not sugarcoat things well.. SO watching my peers that I know personally acting like complete fake idiots just kills me..
What are some other ways to get into this industry? Any advice on things i can do to better my chances? I have already interviewed with a boutique investment bank and was not hired (pretty crappy feeling)...
I am also going to be abroad next semester, so everything needs to be completed before end of January 2012.
Any advice?
Thanks guys!
Naz