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-𝙈𝙖𝙜𝙖𝙯𝙞𝙣𝙚 𝙘𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙧

Hi guys! We realized that this couple didn't have a Week event like the rest of the fandom and we decided to prepare one. There is still a date setting and some themes but the Week it's almost ready!

PIP AND DAMIEN

DIP week, or dedicated interview period, is probably one of the most stressful times at Wharton. It's an entire week when core courses stop for first years and companies (typically large investment banks and consulting firms) descend on Philadelphia to interview first years for internship opportunities. Given that the majority of students end up in either finance or consulting, many students take this time very seriously and those who don't manage their stress well can fall through the cracks. As an 'experienced' second year, I hope to share some words of wisdom to first years (and future first years). Here are some tips and trips for handling the stressful DIP week:

Prepare well DIP week can be infinitely less stressful with the more preparation you have. Talk to second years in the industry you hope to recruit for and get advice, set up mock interviews with first and second years who worked in the industry you're recruiting for, and take firms up on their offers to provide you with mock interviews. Luckily for AAMBAA members, the executive team hosts AAMBAA 104 - a series of mock interviews given by second years to help first years prepare to ace their interviews. Many first years begin prepping in early November and continue right up until DIP week begins in mid January. Make time to find balance DIP week is full of back to back interviews for a number of different firms. This can become incredibly overwhelming so it's important to find balance. Whatever gives you balance - exercising, watching mindless TV, spirituality, reading, listening to music - work it into your schedule to fit that in each day of DIP. It may seem like a waste of time in the midst of needing to be 'on' for your interviews but trust that working in 'you time' is essential to managing stress during DIP week.

Manage burnouts With back-to-back interviews on most days, you have to manage not burning out. Get great sleep, drink the appropriate caffeine during the day to keep your energy up, and given you'll be interviewing all day, most days, don't schedule additional mock interviews. If you've prepared leading up to DIP week, you shouldn't need additional mock interviews - take it easy. Manage your energy and don't go overboard with prep during DIP week - that's what the preparation period is for.

Be resilient

Not everyone gets all of the first (or second round) interviews they want. And even fewer people get the job offers they desire. The important thing is not to get discouraged during DIP week. Failure to get an offer with one firm does not  preclude you from getting an offer with another firm. This is why it's important to take defeat in stride and prepare to ace the next interview.

Best of luck during DIP week!

Zainep Mahmoud