Hi, I am a sophomore at the University of Pittsburgh looking for internships for summer 2023. I’ve applied to internships at all the big 4 firms as well as big banks (MS, GS, Bofa). (Within Big4 I am interested in consulting/advisory/strategy) So far I have had no look with applications even progressing to interview stages. They all just say application submitted. What can I do to get my application past that inititial submission stage, whether it be networking, going to career office, etc?

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My advice is to expand your search to include other banks and consulting firms. The summer internship programs can be extremely competitive with limited spots and many referrals. Networking is also a great idea if you happen to know anyone at the firms your targeting.

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Do you have any experience?

Also every firm is different but some firms don’t start the interview process for summer interns until the fall. It’s possible you might see more activity in Sept/Oct.

I’m interning in my university’s office of the provost this coming semester and have part time experience from high school but nothing that’s really related to consulting or banking.

I did hear that a lot of recruiting may start in September so I will wait until then. Thank you for your perspective!

Most companies give a good amount of time for students to apply for internship application for the coming year. They start reaching out at a particular period. Just keep applying to as many as possible

If I were you I would also apply to smaller companies. They will give you around the same experience as the big companies. I say this just in case you aren’t selected you still have another company looking at you. In addition, working with smaller companies you gain a. More intimate relationship with the workers so they may become mentors or referrals after you leave and graduate

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