I got an offer!! Now, I'm scared I'm over my head!! HELP?!
So I'm a non-target as it gets. I grinded to get this offer and now I'm really scared. I feel stupid meeting with the seniors in the office. I honestly have no idea what they are talking about half the time the other time I'll pick up a few keywords. How do I get ready for this internship? I need to learn as much as I can about fixed income, I wanna blow their socks off and show them they made the right call giving me this chance. I don't want to blow this opportunity. I feel everyone's expectations. It's killing me and that's why I can't turn to anyone in my life. so I'm here to ask you all, who have been on this mission. I don't think I'm very smart, I'm just hard working as fuck. and I hope that's enough. what can I do to learn and get better, and not come off as a complete idiot? I'm in a small office so my intern class is tiny so there isn't going to be much support from anyone.
I manage our firm's summer analyst class, and I've never expected my interns to blow my socks off with their industry knowledge. In fact, it's my job as the one employing you for the internship to blow your socks off with my industry knowledge.
What I did expect from my interns was to always be ready for work, listen intently, have a great attitude, and work really hard.
In fact, I would highly recommend not showing-off like you're the smartest guy in the room. Truth be told that scenario doesn't even turn out well for smart people. Instead, I implore you to be a good student and work really hard. If you do you'll leave a great impression with everyone. Good luck with your internship!