Why it worked
The video taps into the anxiety and competitive nature of securing internships, particularly for prestigious firms. By providing a 'cheat code' and early information, it offers actionable advice that resonates with students seeking an edge in the job market.
Summary
The video discusses the early closing of 2027 internship applications, highlighting that top firms like Goldman Sachs close applications 17 months in advance. It advises viewers to apply early, especially for 'underclassman only' programs offered by Big Tech firms, as these fill up on a rolling basis.
Structure
- 12027 internships are already gone
- 2Goldman Sachs closes applications 17 months early
- 3Quant roles fill up first
- 4Big Tech opens applications after Quant
- 5Underclassman programs are a cheat code
Product placement
The video shows screenshots of the Goldman Sachs internship application page and a LinkedIn post about Google's STEP program, discussing their application timelines and competitiveness. It also mentions D E Shaw's open applications.
On-screen text
The calendar of
2027 internships
Your 2027 internship is
already gone
Goldman shut down
applications
17 months before day one
Somewhere around 250,000
people applied
and only 2900 got in
If you're waiting until school
starts
you're literally
cooked
and obviously it moves the
fastest
D E Shaw's literally open right
now
and as we speak
Big Tech opens right after
Quant
so somewhere around July
And here's a quick cheat
code that Imma give you
Google
and other big tech firms run
underclassman only
programmes
which basically means
you're not competing with
juniors or seniors
If you go to their website
you're gonna see a deadline
Starting
Application
April 28, 2025
Last Date of
Application
May, 23, 2025
That deadline is not true
The real deadline is when the
seats fill up
because they accept on a
rolling basis
I'm not gonna be the one to
say
oh apply fast
apply right now
but you might lose your seat
if you apply later
Since I'm a sophomore
to these internships
I've compiled a list
Original caption
goldman closed summer 2027 internships 17 months early — 250k applicants, 2,900 seats. quant goes first, banks are already gone, and hrt pays sophomores $5,800/week. full 2027 recruiting calendar is on my ig @moonking.mp4 #internships #quantfinance #techinternships #summer2027internships #collegerecruiting