Case Study: Karam Went From Non-Target to Morgan Stanley, 3i, and Investment Banker Summer Internships

At a Glance

• 95% offer‑rate benchmark; 100% CV‑pass (BDC® one‑pager); 6 months to first offers (programme ongoing); Frameworks: BDC™, STAR‑3™, PEAL‑3™, Gravity Technique

• Analyst salary track £110k; early PE exposure

Before

Resitting A‑levels (A*AB) at non‑target; zero interviews; no network; under‑confident technicals.

After

Morgan Stanley Step‑In, HSBC Spring → Summer, 3i PE insight; confidence 5 → 9/10.

Problem

Resit transcript looked risky to ATS; generic letters drew silence; technicals faltered under pressure. Competing for <1% spring acceptance, Karam needed a forensic CV overhaul, presence coaching and deal‑specific insight—inside six months.

Solution

• BDC™ data‑point CV → screen 0 → 100%.

• 8 STAR‑3™/PEAL‑3™ loops → technical +30pp.

• M&A synergy deep‑dives → AC “outstanding insight.”

• Gravity Technique → pace −25%, register praised by MS VP.

Result

In half a year Karam secured MS Step‑In/Step‑Out, HSBC Spring (converted to Summer) and 3i insight. Panels cited “fluent technicals and mature presence.” Trajectory now points to a £110k analyst package and early‑career PE options.

ROI Table

Metric	Result
Client investment	£POA (Price on Appointment).
Analyst starting salary (proj.)	£110,000
Pay‑back period	≈ 1 month (sign‑on & bonus)
Projected lifetime uplift	£3–4m

Testimonial: “World‑class. From Non-Target to Investment Banking internship says it all.” — Karam

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