I've been doing a lot of reading/networking/researching and I've been keen to currently get out of the current role/path that I'm in.
I joined investment banking about 12 months ago - right after graduating from a semi-target - and feel as though I've already hit an impasse where I'm not necessarily enjoying the work that I'm doing or the people that I do it with.
Conversations with consultants across the MBB spectrum have been far more exciting and the role just seems much more suited to me than Investment Banking.
I've been applying (especially now that in September applications are wide open for the three firms) and haven't really been hearing back, or if I have, it's been bad news.
I graduated with a 2:1 from a top 5 university in the UK (but not a target in consulting as far as I'm aware) and completed internships every summer throughout my academic breaks, in addition to having a multitude of experiences before university and simultaneously (working part-time).
I'm nowhere near arrogant enough to feel as though I should make it pass the screening rounds, though I don't seem to be making it past them.
Am I just out of luck? Or, am I applying too early and I should wait until I can when I'm an experienced hire?
Grateful to hear any advice!