Summer coming up...

I would say it can't hurt, but shouldn't you worry about making some $ to buy beer in college?

Obviously the kid's parents will provide him with a stipend. GEt any and as much experience working as possible. Just waking up early, showering, getting dressed, going, conversing with your co-workers, coming home...will give you a great deal of pride.

Here are the reasons why: 1. You've still got your summer. 2. Money's being made. 3. You get a chance at a rec down the line (if you do well).

Here's what you should do: 1. Ask a lot of questions (initially). 2. Ask for more responsibility (after a few weeks/projects) 3. Ask for a rec.

in 2yr from now there (is a great probability that there) will be a donwturn in the mkts and believe me 40% of the people that desperately want to break in IB, S&T or whatever will have changed their minds...

Oh, I have a part time job as well. This is purely volunteer work that I'll be doing.

Honestly, I was surprised when the director told me that she'd give me actual tasks to do on things like Excel and Word or whatever. Heh, I'd still be doing gofer work regardless and watching over the coffee, but at least I get some responsibility (very minuscule, but nevertheless).

Obviously the downside to all this is that it is only once a week and only during the summer (grade 12 next school year... offices typically close at 5) so I won't be doing it during the school year at all.

Thanks a lot for all the advice guys. Van, Bryan, West, GGD, I really appreciate it.

Is this real? You are not even in college, don't worry. If you want a job, work in an ice cream shop or some shit.

It's real...

Obviously, it's nothing spectacular. I'll be VOLUNTEERING in a NON PROFIT OFFICE only ONCE A WEEK and it is only during the SUMMER.

Yeah, that's why I just wanted to ask you guys because you'd know more about it then me. It is mainly just out of interest and getting into a target here in Canada in 2 years.

I'm not volunteering at Goldman Sachs lol. It's non-profit; retirees mostly volunteer there... no one gets paid besides the people that make a career in a non-profit (the director/office manager).

You are awesome. Volunteer as much as you can, it will get you into college. Work part time during the school year as well. The more experience the better. But of couse don't be an idiot, and remember that a 4.0 GPA matters a lot as well :)

Another note I would make is to make a LOT of notes. If you're only working once a week, chances are that you will forget everything by the next time you complete the same task. This will result in you asking the same question over and over again. If you can show that you're able to excel into more complicated tasks, even while only working once a week, you are significantly more likely to get a rec.

@ dixm655: Somehow, I have the feeling you will end up at Goldman one way or another. Good lick

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i dont know why kids in HS are sweating this crap already. listen, you never know where the markets will be in 2 years - maybe itll be stable, maybe no one will be hiring. the best you can do is get into a good college, work your tail off to get a good gpa and see where that takes - whether its finance or something else.

as for your original question - no one at the PWM firm will care what you did during your junior summer in HS