“My mentoring session with Andre was extremely valuable and gave me the clarity and direction I needed at an important stage of my application journey. He was kind, approachable, and generous with his time, creating an atmosphere in which I felt comfortable sharing my experiences, asking questions, and discussing my doubts openly.
One of the most helpful aspects of our conversation was his guidance on how to organize and communicate my personal story. Andre helped me understand how to connect different experiences into a coherent narrative, identify the elements that matter most, and explain their significance more clearly. His perspective was fundamental in helping me see how to present my background with greater confidence, purpose, and authenticity.
I particularly appreciated his advice on what to avoid. He helped me recognize that including every detail does not necessarily make a story stronger, and that being selective can make a message much more effective. Our discussion gave me a clearer understanding of how to avoid unnecessary repetition, keep my narrative focused, and ensure that each part contributes something meaningful to the overall application.
Andre also provided valuable guidance on how to organize the application process itself. He helped me think more clearly about priorities, how to approach the different components, and how to make the work feel more manageable. Having a clearer structure has made a difference to my mindset: instead of seeing the applications as one overwhelming task, I now feel better equipped to approach them through specific, achievable steps.
Another important takeaway was his advice on how to use the coming days effectively. Our conversation helped me understand where to focus my energy, which tasks deserve immediate attention, and how to establish a realistic plan. I left the session with a stronger sense of direction and a better understanding of how to balance thoughtful preparation with consistent progress.
What made the experience positive was the combination of practical guidance and encouragement. Andre offered suggestions in a considerate and constructive way, helping me reflect on my choices while also making me feel supported. His kindness made it easier to engage honestly with the process and to see areas for improvement as opportunities to strengthen my applications.
Overall, this session was fundamental in helping me understand both what I want to communicate and how to move forward. I now have a clearer approach to telling my story, organizing my applications, avoiding common mistakes, and planning the next few days with intention.
I am very grateful for Andre’s support and for the care he brought to our conversation. His advice gave me useful tools, renewed confidence, and a more focused approach to the work ahead. I would highly recommend a session with him to anyone seeking thoughtful guidance, practical direction, and a supportive space to develop their application narrative. The session helped me turn uncertainty into a clearer plan, and I feel much more prepared to make the most of the time ahead and present my experiences in a meaningful and convincing way.”
Nope not at all.
I broke into a group that was pretty niche without any actual background in that area. Sure I stumbled here and there in the start but was able to improve as I progressed and honestly that’s all that matters. No one’s gonna ding you for being bad at ur job the first day, the only thing that matters is that you improve the second day - learn quickly and not repeat mistakes.
Aside from that, maybe if you already know the industry / product group you’ll be in, you can start reading up here and there about the industry / product and the latest news. That should be more than enough.
Let me know if you have any questions.
Definitely not
That said if your school offers any finance/accounting classes you could take (even if not a business school class), definitely do so. If not I would try and learn very basic accounting online - learn the 3 statements, assets/liabilities/equity, and if you have some time spend a day or two figuring out how to build a 3 statement model. They will technically teach you all of this in training, but no one wants to be asking "what's an income statement?" when you hit the desk.
What bank?
No intern knows what they're doing, including the ones who "know" finance. Interns are pretty useless in the beginning, but it's fun to have them around.
Few key things to have a successful internship:
Good luck!
Excepturi eos labore ut blanditiis qui. Inventore porro eligendi deserunt dignissimos aut fugiat.
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