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Based on the most helpful WSO content, here are some book recommendations for various finance-related internships:

General Internship Reading:

  1. Dale Carnegie's Books - Focus on working well with others and productivity.
  2. Best Practices for Equity Research Analysts - Specific to equity research, highly recommended by users.

Sales and Trading (S&T) Internship:

  1. John Hull's Book on Options and Derivatives - Essential for understanding derivatives.
  2. Fabozzi's Handbook of Fixed Income Securities - Great for learning about fixed income securities.
  3. Books on Corporate Credit, Distressed Debt, and Equities - To broaden knowledge in these areas.

Equity Research Internship:

  1. Investment Classics (Value Investing) - If not already read, these are foundational.
  2. Best Practices for Equity Research Analysts - Specific and practical for equity research roles.

Additional Tips for Interns:

  • Explore Old Models and Resources - Poke around on the drive and study resources like Macabacus.
  • Use Internal Resources - Leverage internal research groups and graphics teams to save time.

For more detailed advice and specific book titles, you can refer to the threads and discussions on Wall Street Oasis.

Sources: Summer 2017 Investment Banking Interns - Do's and Don'ts List, Best books to read before start of summer internship or analyst stint?, Any books to read for an incoming equity research summer associate?, S&T Literature/Books for Interns?, S&T Literature/Books for Interns?

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Dale Carnegie - How to Win Friends and Influence People.

It’s not directly related to CRE but a lot of great lessons to be learned from it. All Crow Interns are given this book

 

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