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Sophomore Seeking Internship Advice. Should I take this if it's unpaid
Hi guys, I'm currently a sophomore (diversity) at a semi-target uni (think IU Kelly, UNC, UT, etc.), majoring in finance. I have two (remote and unpaid) internships on my resume—one in PE and one in IB. My GPA is well above average, and my extracurriculars are also solid. I recently received an...
"Kicked Out" by my Freshman Summer Search Fund Internship
I am a diversity student at a T30 non-target university in the U.S. I recently completed my foot-in-the-door search fund internship at a LMM 'PE' firm, and I can hardly recall a time in my life when I felt more frustrated than how this unpaid remote internship ended. There's no doubt that...
Leaving an Unpaid PE Internship
I'm a rising junior at a semi-target and started working at a PE firm this summer. Its unpaid, which I really didn't like, but I couldn't find a paid internship for this summer since I was recruiting for both this summer and my junior summer internship (which I prioritized) this past semester. I've...
Unpaid intern wearing Gekko contrast collar
Hey guys, I am around 3 months into my unpaid tech M&A internship. Do y'all think it is a good idea to wear a Light blue Contrast collar french cuff shirt with a yellow tie to work ( Literally Gordon Gekko Outfit)? Or do you think our MD will kill me? Honestly I don't care I'm gonna wear it anyway,...
Leaving an Internship Early
I'm currently a freshman at a semi-target with very good credentials. Right now I've been interning for the past three months in a bus dev. role, virtually, at a middle-market IB. A dream internship for a freshman of course and I'm very grateful. Unfortunately, my online work has been unpaid so far....
I can't afford an unpaid internship
I recently started an internship at a boutique investment bank, I'm a current freshman at a semi-target so this is a pretty rare opportunity. It's a business development role where I still get experience overseeing M&A transactions while learning about the work and deal flow of the bank in general....
How can a high schooler get involved in the investing industry?
I'm currently trying to decide my career choice, and I'm relatively interested in working in the investing/stock industry. I've been day trading for a while and it's been pretty thrilling and a largely successful venture. I now want to get more hands-on experience by interning at a firm - is there a...
Thoughts on New Century Capital Partners in L.A. for internship experience?
I'm looking for internship and I came across New Century Capital Partners. They have a pretty rough internship program: full-time (70+ hours) and unpaid , which is kind of crazy. They seem to take non-target kids from local state universities. The founder also recently started a PE fund called El...
Unpaid Internship in Commercial Lending? - Worth it?
I know there are many discussions here on whether or not unpaid internships are worth it, so don't think I'm posting this because of lack of initiative to read on my own. I'm asking specifically if commercial lending experience (unpaid) would be at all applicable to IB in an unpaid position. I would...
No Name Firm "Research Analyst" Unpaid Internship
So I've been looking through my school's career portal to apply for internships next summer and have seen a few postings from no-name firms for a semester long "research analyst" position or something similar. Here are a few responsibilities listed in the posting: -Identify and evaluate potential...
Rising Junior Fall Internship
Hi WSO , I am a rising junior and go to a semi-target school. I may have the opportunity to work for a boutique investment banking in the fall and was wondering if it will really be worth it? I have internship experience this summer (not in IB but in finance) and will be going through the recruiting...
Unpaid Internship
I just started an unpaid internship. Initially, I didn't really care that it would not be paid as I thought it would be a valuable learning experience plus it would look great on my resume( Investment Banking). I was told in the interview that I would learn a lot, and would not do any of the things...
Few suggestions on my summer (Not eligible for the CPT this summer)
I am currently a junior who attends the semi-Target school and currently studying abroad in London. My plan was to do off-cycle internship in Asia region (Korea particularly) and then do an internship in a boutique in NY and network there. The reason for this is to delay my SA recruitment season to...
Help! Searching for current/former unpaid interns with stories for a documentary
Hey, I am a documentary filmmaker doing a documentary about unpaid internships. I'm particularly interested hearing about your experiences interning unpaid in finance - how you were able to afford it and where it led you in terms of your career today, etc. Please share your stories or PM me if you...
Internship offer at PE Fund vs Search Fund
Hi WSO . I need advice regarding two internship offers I have. I'm not sure which one to take. Option A: Summer Analyst at LMM PE Fund This is a lower middle market PE fund, and has about
Offering to Work for Free as a Postgrad
I went to an ivy and graduated with a 2.8 gpa and no relevant internships. I hate myself for it, I fucked around all of college and have no excuse for it. At this point, I know I need to get some experience and just get my foot in the door somehow. I was thinking of speaking with some real estate...
The Economics of an Unpaid Internship
Good afternoon everyone, I have been meaning to write this all semester, but am just now getting around to it. Nevertheless, I hope some of you find it useful. By about September of last year (my sophomore year) I was dead-set on doing investment banking. I realized that in order to best position...
A 22 year old from NZ left homeless in Geneva because of the unpaid internship at the UN
The guy actually slept in a tent and kept his belongings in a backpack under his desk! What a story, and what an embarrassment. http://qz.com/479031/an-unpaid-internship-at-the-…
Committed to Unpaid Internship ?
Hey guys, Just graduated and I am in a bit of a tough spot and would sincerely appreciate any advice here. I accepted a unpaid internship in equity research 2 weeks ago in downtown NYC that could lead to full time placement upon 4-6 months (or at the very least experience to put on my resume) that...
BULLSHIT: Unpaid Internships Requiring School Credit
Recently received an internship offer, but it's unpaid and they require proof of school credit for the internship. My school's deadline for undergrad internship credits has passed. I plan on speaking with the career center - assuming that doesn't work, what are my options? Any advice is appreciated,...
Newbie Canadian with Questions
Hi, I'm a freshman incoming sophomore, from a "target" University in Canada and I managed to get a summer internship with a mid size Wealth Management Firm specifically for the position of portfolio analyst, in Toronto. It is unpaid but since I have relatives in Toronto living cost isn't an issue. I...
Loan for Unpaid Internship
So I've recently come across a small dilemma. I am on the verge of having the opportunity to work at a few small boutique IBs over the summer as an unpaid intern. I have spoken at length to a few of the bankers at each of the banks about the work I'd be doing and it seems like good experience to...
Quit full time job for unpaid internship?
Purely hypothetical at this point. Here's my situation: I'm currently working full time at a glorified back office job that offers little room for growth and certainly not a path to get me to where I ultimately want to be (that would be buy side equity research). I only accepted this offer because I...
Interviews, interviews, interviews......job?
Okay so here's my situation. I am a bit of a late bloomer so to speak. Just graduated from a non-target MBA and looking to start my career in finance. Applied to an unpaid internship ( DCM analyst) at a start up brokerage firm and got called in for an interview. Had first interview that I felt went...
Need advice! Any and all!
Okay so here's my situation. I am a bit of a late bloomer so to speak. Just graduated from a non-target MBA and looking to start my career in finance. Applied to an unpaid internship ( DCM analyst) at a start up brokerage firm and got called in for an interview. Had first interview that I felt went...
Need help Deciding!
Hello Guys, I've been asking a lot of questions on here recently regarding unpaid internships, loans, etc. I have one final question that I was hoping some people could help me with by providing proper arguments. Here are my options, (I will leave out complicated monetary situations regarding each...
Unpaid internship in another state
Hi guys, I'm currently a Economics major at a private top 20 university. I received an offer at a independent financial advisory firm in Dallas (I live in Atlanta) from an alum I found on our school network. Only problem is, it is unpaid therefore I might actually have to pay out (for...
Should I take an unpaid IB SA this early in the process?
I was just offered an internship at a boutique investment bank. The company brings in most of its revenue from its retail brokerage department, but is focusing on expanding its investment banking division. The deal flow doesn't seem to be that great at the moment, but it looks to be picking up as...
How to get a Job in IB/PE after AnEx program?
I just received an offer to do the 8 week internship at AnEx. I am just curious about how all those people in the testemonials landed those jobs? Does AnEx recommend you or open up their rolodex?? or is it just the fact that you have " financial modelling " and the internship in your resume that you...
Unpaid Internship - How much is too much?
Hey, Just some background information: I am interested in Commercial Real Estate career. Last September I landed an unpaid internship with a big commercial real estate firm. I was working with their brokers doing property pro formas/ database, lease abstracting, etc. I worked roughly 15-20 hours a...
During what months did you apply/receive your unpaid internship?
Just wondering when did you guys apply and receive your unpaid internships (particularly PWM). I'm just a freshmen and haven't even received my college GPA yet, do you think it's a good idea to apply now (October, november), or should I get my first college GPA before applying? Also, I've heard that...
Do you need work authorization for unpaid internships?
do you need a green card, or OPT/EAD to work unpaid at a firm? Specifically bigger firms such as Merrill Lynch and UBS 's PWM , would you ask for work authorization for an unpaid internship?
Starting off at a boutique IB
I have the opportunity to start with a ibank boutique firm in nyc this Fall.. i would have exposure to many different desks including equity, govt bonds.. while also working with their ibanking unit. i'd be sponsored for Series 7/63 etc but the first few months are considered an internship and...
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