Internships next summer with a 2:2 this year

I'm looking to do an internship after the completion of my 2nd year of uni, but I've been told by numerous people I need a 2:1 at least in 1st year to have any hope of getting on to one. Well, results came and I got a mid 2:2, so can anyone tell me if there's any hope of getting on a scheme?

Reply 1

Philbert

My friend managed to get a summer internship with Goldman Sachs with a 2:2 this year, so there is hope. You just have do do really well in the interviews and make sure your CV and covering letter/application forms etc. are up to scratch.

Reply 2

Karma Charger

Original post by Philbert

Does everyone who applies get through to the interview stage?

Reply 3

Philbert

Original post by Karma Charger

Does everyone who applies get through to the interview stage?

Erm... what do you think?

Reply 4

DeeDub

It depends on the application process. Some will ask you specifically for you mark from first year (or previous year) in which case you must tell them that you got a 2.2. This will likely lead to your application being automatically filtered out. Other companies ask you for your 'predicted' grade for your whole degree in which case you can put 2.1.

Reply 5

Focus08

You can't apply to JP Morgan or Nomura as they specifically ask for a breakdown of your 1st year modules

Reply 6

Eklipz89

Original post by Focus08

You can't apply to JP Morgan or Nomura as they specifically ask for a breakdown of your 1st year modules

Yes you can. Even placed that require a breakdown have people interning their at the moment who got a 2.2 in their first year.

Just make sure your application is strong in all areas.

Reply 7

ebam_uk

Original post by Eklipz89

Yes you can. Even placed that require a breakdown have people interning their at the moment who got a 2.2 in their first year.

Just make sure your application is strong in all areas.

Obviously, they got the offers and must have impressed greatly on interviews/ AC's.

Are there any tips which these people did to obtain the internships, or did these people simply lie about their grades... given that there is a lot more to a job than what grades one ibtains.

Reply 8

neo383

Original post by Karma Charger

Got exactly the same problem, that´s why I am spending my summer and working as hell in a bank.. hope this helps me next year :frown:

Reply 9

Karma Charger

Original post by neo383

Got exactly the same problem, that´s why I am spending my summer and working as hell in a bank.. hope this helps me next year :frown:

How did you get a job in a bank? FML been looking for a job in a bank as well

Reply 10

EconUndergrad

Original post by Karma Charger

How did you get a job in a bank? FML been looking for a job in a bank as well

What university do you go to? A problem of having a 2:2 may be mitigated by the fact that you go to a target uni.

Reply 11

Karma Charger

Original post by EconUndergrad

What university do you go to? A problem of having a 2:2 may be mitigated by the fact that you go to a target uni.

Southampton?

Reply 12

DeeDub

Original post by Karma Charger

Southampton?

What do you study and what do you hope to intern in?

Reply 13

neo383

Original post by Karma Charger

How did you get a job in a bank? FML been looking for a job in a bank as well

mate, it´s really hard to get an internship in UK in your first year, especially in Investment Banking.. As my parents live in Sweden (and I went to school here), I applied to around 50 places including hedge funds, banks and pension funds. Got one in fixed income trading, but I still think that this will not be enough so I am looking for one more internship in september for two weeks... I would recommend you to do the same to boost your CV.
I just called HR and they forwarded my CV to the manager. From what I have seen, these people don´t have time to check their emails and reply to all students who want to get an internship.. Just cold call to HR, maybe you could get something for september or december.
Good luck and f*ck the guy who gave me negative rating on my previous message :biggrin: