How badly would it look if I left IB within a year? Would it be a knock on my resume? I don’t think I can take this for longer than a few more months… looking into corp strategy if possible

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As long as you don't start applying for equally intense roles you should be fine.

Make sure you have the narrative down around why you want to leave for your future employer, no bad mouthing the IB firm and make sure that it comes across as intensity of the role a lack of growth mindset on your part. I left an overly intense role after six months and it was fine.

This. You have be well prepared to explain yourself in a way that is professional and paints you in a positive light.

Not necessarily. I would juts be honest if anyone asks. I feel like any potential employer probably knows how intense IB is and would be understanding.

I don't think it looks bad tbh, most people jump around after a year anyway

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