Hi,Early January, I made maybe 5 or 6 online applications for summer analyst program in the main US IB (for summer interships in NY) but I have not received any answer yet. Do you think it is because it's too soon, or they don't even tell you if you're not selected for a first round interview. Has someone who applicated had some news ?Please let me know.Thanks a lot.

When I applied for internships a couple of banks NEVER got back to me. This was in London though.You could try phoning them?

They almost NEVER reply! Unless you actually talk to someone of authority (NOT HR) during a career conference, otherwise I found applying online to US IB just a waste of time. I got replies and talked to real people from some banks based in London tho.

Seems you guys had no luck, i got replies from all banks i applied to (ok, that was only 4, prob not statisticaly significant )macfly- in london, people are having 1st round interviews now for summer internships, but US branches might start later

I know that in London they do answer. But I applied for internships in NY and still haven't got any news. What about u? What are you doing finally? Where are u gonna work? PM me if u want

Most probably staying where I am - check your PMgood luck with your applications

Indeed, Macfly, it seems this year banks are not really willing to answer... Also, I do not know how it works in NYC but as regards London, it' a bit of "first come, first served" basis (eg JPM's applications were supposedly closed as soon as mid-September this year, at least for full time). I got the same thing with GS recently: 3 weeks after final round, no news is bad news...I suggest you contact headhunters: I have done so in the past weeks and I can ensure you that our diploma is well looked upon on the desks when it comes to looking for junior quant guys (at least in London).As a general thing, I would tend to agree with joeyk: networking it THE most important asset, academics and experience are nothing in comparison.Good luck!

Agree with Tomfr - HHs are probably the best way to get a job as a junior quantBut it's pretty useless for trading and for any sort of internship