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The IB Recruitment Timeline: When to Apply, Network & Prepare
In investment banking, timing isn’t just important — it’s everything. You could have a perfect resume and still miss out if you don’t follow the recruitment calendar. In Episode 8 of Building a Career in Investment Banking, Anushka Srivastava, former J.P. Morgan analyst, breaks down the exact IB recruitment timeline. You’ll see how US and UK cycles differ, why early networking leads to early offers, and which skills to build before applying. This episode gives you the roadmap to stay ahead — and stay competitive.
Key Takeaways
Understand the differences between US and UK IB timelines — and how starting late in either can cost you offers.
Learn how referrals and recruiter relationships built early can accelerate applications and create interview opportunities months in advance.
Identify the six foundational skills you must develop — technical and soft — to be offer-ready before recruitment even begins.
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