WSO Content Management Intern Needed Now

Putting "Wall Street Oasis" on your resume when you are trying to break into Wall Street is a way to demonstrate an interest in finance. Even if it is just 1-2 bullets -- showing some relevant experience is important.

It is a great internship option to those that are having trouble breaking into a bank and/or want to supplement what they are already doing to make themselves more competitive. For many of our previous interns, the experience has helped them tremendously. We want to make sure you also gain a lot from the internship which is why we offer so many perks.

If you do a great job, I am willing to serve as a personal reference for you -- anyone that shows a dedication to help the WSO community is someone I want to help. We are a very lean team so there are many opportunities to get a wide range of experiences upon successful completion of this internship (if that is what you're looking for).

I have written many LinkedIn endorsements for our best interns. Many of them now have me as a personal reference any time they are applying for jobs because they went above and beyond my expectations.

— Patrick Curtis, Chief Monkey

Being an Intern at WSO was a delight. From a strong collaboration to a unique vision, the team of interns had an incredible ability to work together and reach a common goal. It was nice strategizing with people from different parts of the world and analysing different ways that could be utilized to improve the web traffic. Reading and understanding recent articles in the field of Finance (and often from a variety of other fields) was also great learning opportunity. Furthermore, the knowledge and insights gained in relation to field of marketing was far beyond imagination. Besides the fact that it was overall an awesome learning experience, it also came with some tangible benefits – useful networking guides, resume review, endorsements, etc. Great experience, highly recommend it!

— Kahir (SEO intern, summer 2012)

The WSO SEO internship provided an opportunity to gain a large amount of knowledge in selected fields. Doing in depth research about the most popular topics on WSO gave me a chance to get in contact with the experts in those areas. Seeing the successful results of cross promotion was a satisfying reward.

— Leon (SEO intern, spring/summer 2012)

DON'T BE FOOLED - you might think the SEO internship is more suited for marketing. But this internship will truly benefit individuals who are interested in finance. Throughout this internship, I was immersed in weekly financial news and picked up knowledge along the way. For a lack of job experience, it serves as a great way to demonstrate genuine interest in the industry.

Additionally, I improved a very practical skill - cold emailing. During this internship, I wrote cold emails to writers and bloggers from large financial news sites like Bloomberg, Financial Times, etc. and more personal financial blogs. With success and failure, I now have a better understanding of how to write an effective cold email where the recipient is more likely to read it and respond to it. This will come in handy when searching for internships.

And on top of all this, you get access to the WSO guides!

— Harry (SEO intern, fall/winter 2012-13)

Interning with WallStreetOasis was a great deal of fun. I had a great deal of autonomy and could do things as I saw fit, which meant it was pretty cool to execute on my own initiatives. Additionally, since I had a background in internet marketing, I got to see the behind-the-scenes view of how WSO operates. In general, the internship gave me more reason to lurk the forum and explore what else the site has to offer. Plus, nobody can deny the awesomeness of the WSO guides. The entire WSO team is comprised of great people, and I look forward to watching WSO grow even further.

— Pete H. (SEO intern, winter/spring 2012)

The SEO internship Wall Street Oasis was the perfect freshman summer experience. The work you do forces you to be engaged with current financial events and news—which can be incredibly useful come interview season. The internship allowed me to do the reading I usually do, through NYT Dealbook, WSJ and BusinessWeek, while looking deeper into financial events and articles. This experience has helped me talk intelligently about the market in networking and super-day interviews.

— Alex (SEO intern)

I found the experience working as an SEO intern to be very valuable. This internship gave me the opportunity to get real world experience while working for a highly respectable online community. The tangible benefits are great (every time I showed my friends the free guides that I received, they would always be impressed at all the information found in them) and the fact that I was able to learn a lot was very rewarding. Overall, if you have a few hours of free time a week, I would highly recommend this internship.

— Albi (SEO intern, winter 2012)

Do not be skeptical of the modest nature of the internship. It is a phenomenal opportunity for anyone interested in finance, marketing, or for a view of the inner workings of Wall Street Oasis.

The amount of flexibility and responsibility placed on you can be at times challenging. However, the rewards you will gain are invaluable. For instance, the task of reaching out to reporters and journalists of various news organizations rapidly improve your cold-emailing skills. And the feeling of accomplishment when a contact replies or discovering later that they had posted an article you had referred to them is amazing. Plus, the resources of Wall Street Oasis, such as the guides, are given to you for free.

Those managing this internship really want you to succeed. It is up to you to take advantage of this unique opportunity .

— Tim (SEO intern, winter 2012)

So, I found out about the SEO / Link-building Internship from my alma mater, who was an avid member, and got involved at his advice. It turns out that someone else left shortly after I applied and prior to that, I never even knew what WSO was or that it existed! During my experience I was working two jobs and doing the internship by night so it was challenging at times as well the learning curve involved but it didn’t take me long to start thinking about how to improve their process and make substantial contributions. Since I graduated as a double major in Economics and Finance, I then seized upon the opportunity to become a Contributing Author as I was blogging myself on very similar subjects and since then I've improved my copywriting and personal blogging markedly. Even more so, this experience began to fuel my interest in marketing and gave me a base to further expand as a Marketing Intern at a law firm. Now, when I interview I mention my contributions to WSO and subsequently the law firm. I feel the two give me a boost when applying for SEO or Social Media Marketing positions and I’m hoping soon it will pay BIG dividends as I re-launch my career into Digital Marketing. Lastly, I must say that for being so physically far apart Andrew does a good job of keeping in contact with everybody, addressing questions, and open to the occasional phone call as well helping out any intern that goes the distance for WSO. My advice is, it's what you make of it!

— Gregory (SEO intern)

I'm only about halfway into the internship, but it should be said that the tangible benefits definitely outweigh the amount of work you do. First off, Andy really wants to help you out: I initially began as a forum discussion starter, and was luckily given the chance to be a weekly contributing author-- nice addition to my (previous lacking) resume. Second, not only am I exposed to finance and business knowledge exponentially more than before, but I've become a much better writer and have created more opportunities for myself; I've already gotten another internship off this, as well as an interview for another one in the spring. Employers love the name, think it's wonderful that you're tech savvy, and can trust that you know a good amount about business. Additionally, you get the WSO guides-- which were surprisingly jam-packed with useful information. These aren't your typical e-books that should really be 3-page articles... these are thick, no-BS bibles that will lead you closer to your dream job. Finally, the CEO and COO are really nice guys! You won't regret this decision.

1/22/2013 update: Would I be able to keep this position indefinitely? You would be shocked at how WSO has opened up doors for me like this one. Being that I'm going to grad school for finance soon, I'd love to keep contributing.

— Jake (writing intern, fall/winter 2012-13)

If you are still in school, looking to meet the right people or gain some kind of experience to put on a resume, the SEO internship is perfect for you. One of the greatest things about the internship is that everything is done online so the hours are great, and you can still get your work done despite a busy schedule. Not only that, but Andy and Patrick are very good mentors. If you meet expectations, it will be noticed and they will make sure that as long as you put in the work, you will get rewarded. All in all, the knowledge gained from reading and researching, as well as the tangible rewards, will prove to be paramount in any intern’s future endeavors.

— Allen (SEO intern)

Working with the WSO team has been nothing but a pleasure. There are numerous benefits that come from participating in the SEO internship and the flexibility and autonomy given to interns is a huge plus. Essentially, this experience is a great way to start building a track record of showing genuine interest in finance and a unique chance to differentiate yourself a little bit. Andy goes above and beyond to provide any type of support necessary and there are numerous chances to not only enhance the program, but also take on more responsibility. Overall, it was quite enjoyable to continually challenge myself on a weekly basis to meet the minimum targets as well as improve and optimize the entire process and I highly recommend it.

—Mark, SEO Intern, Winter/Spring 2013

The Wall Street Oasis SEO internship was a great way to learn more about both internet marketing and business- you gain in-depth knowledge on the operations of one of the most successful finance websites. Additionally, you are exposed to plenty of finance-related content which keeps you informed on news and trends. I enjoyed working with Andy and felt the internship helped build out my skill set. I would definitely recommend it.

—Chris J, SEO Intern

"If you are still thinking whether you should apply. Stop thinking and just apply. The internship itself is a solid internship for anyone who wants to work in finance. Andy and Patrick are some of the best people to work with and they want you to be successful. By having WSO on your resume, you are demonstrating a strong desire to work in finance plus some relevant business knowledge. The benefits are in plain sight while the cost is only a few hours a week.

And hey, this is a perfect excuse to lurk around the website some more. #wsoaddiction"

—Tony, SEO Intern

"The Wall Street Oasis SEO internship is an exciting opportunity for anyone that wants to develop their knowledge of finance whilst also learning the ins and outs of online business marketing.

It's a dynamic internship designed to give you maximum responsibility over time management and workload, which is a great way to develop excellent habits that can be then utilized further down the road. As an SEO intern I not only learned a ton about financial concepts through relevant news articles, but I was also tasked with growing the online presence of a highly successful business.

If you enjoy wearing different hats and want to challenge yourself, don't even hesitate - apply now and reap the benefits!"

—Mazi, Spring 2013 SEO Intern

"Finding an internship during your freshman year of college can be extremely difficult. WSO provides an opportunity that allows you to learn as well as to demonstrate interest in finance. Andy and Patrick are also both willing to help with any career-related problems you might face, while the WSO guides are a valuable tool for the future. This internship was a great experience for me and I highly recommend it."

—Harsh, Spring 2012 SEO Intern

My SEO Internship with WallStreetOasis was an excellent experience from the start. I had a chance to expand my knowledge of current events in finance, which made the internship a great way to stay up to date on major topics easily. I also learned a lot about marketing and improving traffic flow to the site, which is excellent business knowledge in itself.

Not only is the site one of the largest online finance communities (which looks great on a resume), but one of the best parts of the program is the flexibility it provides.

I would definitely recommend the SEO Internship program to others who want to get experience in the finance field.

—Andrei (SEO Intern Summer/Fall 2013)

"Interning at WallStreetOasis was a great learning experience. I had lots of autonomy and was able to make decisions that I thought were appropriate. The tangible benefits are great and it helps keep you up to date with what is going on in the financial world. I would definitely recommend this internship to anyone."

—Benjamin, SEO Intern Summer 2013

I had a tremendously valuable experience working for Wall Street Oasis as an SEO intern. I had the opportunity to see part of what goes in to making the website that I use frequently so successful, which was very rewarding. I also was able to learn more and continue to develop my knowledge of the financial world by staying up to date on news that I linked to WSO content. Finally, I was able to further develop my research skills by finding relevant authors and my writing skills by crafting high quality emails. I strongly recommend the WSO internship as a first step for any student interested in pursuing a career in finance

—Jackson (SEO Intern Summer/Fall 2013)

“This internship was not only a positive learning experience that looks great on the resume, but also a chance to have full access to WSO. I enjoyed reading critically and responding effectively to my favorite authors on WSJ, MSNBC, and mergersandinquisition. Although the internship is easy to complete, it requires a little amount of time and some patience. My favorite thing about the experience is the amazing people behind WSO. With personal recommendations from Patrick and Andy as well as all the intangible benefits, I feel confident that I will succeed. Not only would I do this internship again, but also recommend it to anyone looking for an edge. It really improved my skills."

—Thomas, SEO Intern Summer/Fall 2013

"As the content management intern for WSO over the past 10 months, I have worked closely with Andy to source, develop, and syndicate finance content which reaches tens of thousands of users every week. I was given a lot of responsibility from the start and got an extensive look into how the website operates so successfully. I have received every benefit that has been listed and more. My experience at WSO has come up numerous times during interviews and it has definitely helped me during recruiting. The work is part-time, flexible, and interesting. Most of all, Andy and Patrick are some of the best people to work with and will go out of their way to help you out."

—Gary, Content Management Intern 2012-2013