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Or industry knowledge. Anecdotally I have been told that my experience with product marketing strategy in healthcare/health tech is valuable for healthcare coverage groups. Biggest piece of advice I’ve been given in general is to know what coverage group you’d like early

you want to do healthcare IB?

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> Or industry knowledge. Anecdotally I have been told that my experience with product marketing strategy in healthcare/health tech is valuable for healthcare coverage groups. Biggest piece of advice I’ve been given in general is to know what coverage group you’d like early
you want to do healthcare IB?

Yes

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It’s a really tough industry to break into

Same with semiconductors

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I mean when I recruit I will cast a wide net but if I get the option to state a coverage interest I would state healthcare

That would be ideal

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I mean when I recruit I will cast a wide net but if I get the option to state a coverage interest I would state healthcare

Do you have a science background?

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Idk one thing I’ve also noticed this cycle is programs caring about employability and I’d say my story is resonating with all programs I’ve applied to. We’ll see how everything shakes out but looking ok so far

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> I mean when I recruit I will cast a wide net but if I get the option to state a coverage interest I would state healthcare
Do you have a science background?

Background in healthcare services (providers, insurance claims, etc) from working in product marketing/strategy roles within the space

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Background in healthcare services (providers, insurance claims, etc) from working in product marketing/strategy roles within the space

So marketing?

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Within the industry, yes

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You picked the most technically challenging industry to cover as a banker bro ngl I would’ve chosen a generalist.

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Again my pov is that you can get an IB associate role and probably be fine for the 2-3 years post MBA iff you went to a target school and are personable, smart etc.

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Again my pov is that you can get an IB associate role and probably be fine for the 2-3 years post MBA iff you went to a target school and are personable, smart etc.

Cornell definetly one of the best places for that no doubt

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You picked the most technically challenging industry to cover as a banker bro ngl I would’ve chosen a generalist.

I’m not even recruiting rn so things may change, but good to just have a story in mind?

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63 out of 292 has to be the best ratio i have seen outside of M7

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63 out of 292 has to be the best ratio i have seen outside of M7

I mean it’s more like 63/90 or how many ever recruited for banking

I believe I heard like 80% land something, and if you’re domestic you’re likely fine (largely internationals who struggle unfortunately)

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I believe I heard like 80% land something, and if you’re domestic you’re likely fine (largely internationals who struggle unfortunately)

True for all

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I mean it’s more like 63/90 or how many ever recruited for banking

Doubt only 90 tried

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I believe I heard like 80% land something, and if you’re domestic you’re likely fine (largely internationals who struggle unfortunately)

I’m an international they struggle because they can’t speak English - the Canadiens I know who go down there cook. To be honest with you the interview processes in the US are easy asf.

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Though i dont have any real source to know how many did either only credible somewhst data are employment reports

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I’m an international they struggle because they can’t speak English - the Canadiens I know who go down there cook. To be honest with you the interview processes in the US are easy asf.

Yes i also see almost all who speak good english abd have prior experience always do well

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Initially it may have been far more but many people self select out of the process since it is mad intense

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Have they released a decision already?

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Have they released a decision already?

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