Hey Nicholas – I would even suggest looking into alternative routes slightly outside of investment banking. I don’t normally say this but the IB environment is awful right now: banks are seeing M&A fees down double digits in 1Q and so far M&A volumes are down close to 20% in 2Q so job cuts are only going to get worse from here.

Check out restructuring or possibly jump right into a buyside position at a smaller fund. Also – target Wells Fargo, they are the only bank I know actively building out their investment banking division and are more likely to be hiring right now.

Good luck!