Wall Street Oasis Blogger Internship

We are looking for several talented student writers to contribute posts to WSO with the goal of raising the level of quality to our forums and homepage.

Internship title: Finance / Wall Street / Business Blogger Intern

Timeline We ask that you commit to 12 quality posts over a maximum of 16 weeks. Posts must meet a 400 word minimum.

How this differs from our Contributing Blogger Program: This internship is geared more towards students and recent grads. Obviously you have less experience than professionals to draw on for your posts so we're looking for more of a discussion starter style of writing. What this entails: we want you to research and post up a hot topic relevant to WSO's audience, summarize and/or quote your source, briefly state your opinion, and then open it up for discussion. You will go through the same training that the bloggers go through (instruction doc, videos, short quiz, test post and then afterwards we will set up a phone call to discuss the internship more in detail.

What you will write on:: Hot topics in the financial/business/Wall Street news. There is a list of suggested topics you can choose from but if there is a topic of interest you would prefer to write on we are open to hear your ideas.

Click inside the post for more information, testimonials, and to formally apply.


IMPORTANT: AFTER YOU APPLY PLEASE EMAIL ME AT [email protected] SO I CAN SEND YOU SUPPLEMENTARY TRAINING SPECIFIC FOR THIS INTERNSHIP.

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WSO Contributing Author Application

Please fill in the fields below to be considered as a Contributing Author for Wall Street Oasis. After several emails introducing you to the program and our materials, we will reach out to test your knowledge. Assuming you pass our short quiz, you will be contacted by our content manager for a short call to get you set up.


First Name *

Last Name *


Phone *

E-mail *



Requirements (please check off to confirm):

Yes, I can commit to a minimum of 8 articles (1 per week)

Yes, I am a native English speaker


I am currently a/an

Undergraduate StudentGraduate StudentWorking Professional



I am interested in and/or have work experience in:

 

Investment Banking

private equity

Hedge Funds

Asset Management

equity research

Real Estate Finance

Sales & trading

venture capital

management consulting

corporate finance

Accounting

Proprietary Trading


WSO Contributing Author">Apply to be a WSO Contributing Author


Testimonial: (see more near the bottom of the page):

        "I'm only about halfway into the internship, but it should be said that the tangible benefits definitely outweigh the amount of work you do. First off, Andy really wants to help you out: I initially began as a forum discussion starter, and was luckily given the chance to be a weekly contributing author-- nice addition to my (previous lacking) resume. Second, not only am I exposed to finance and business knowledge exponentially more than before, but I've become a much better writer and have created more opportunities for myself; I've already gotten another internship off this, as well as an interview for another one in the spring. Employers love the name, think it's wonderful that you're tech savvy, and can trust that you know a good amount about business. Additionally, you get the <abbr><abbr title="Wall Street Oasis">WSO</abbr></abbr> guides-- which were surprisingly jam-packed with useful information. These aren't your typical e-books that should really be 3-page articles... these are thick, no-BS bibles that will lead you closer to your dream job. Finally, the CEO and COO are really nice guys! You won't regret this decision.

1/22/2013 update: Would I be able to keep this position indefinitely? You would be shocked at how WSO has opened up doors for me like this one. Being that I'm going to grad school for finance soon, I'd love to keep contributing."

        —Jake (Writing Intern, Fall/Winter 2012-13)

Skills/Requirements:

  • Strong knowledge of finance/econ/business principles
  • You stay up to date with financial news
  • Experience researching and writing on finance/business/econ related topics (via your own personal blog, forum, coursework, research papers, previous work experience etc)
  • Native English speaker or if you are not a native speaker you will need to have VERY STRONG written English skills (we will ask to see a writing sample when you apply)
  • Knowledge of what WSO is all about (e.g. study our "About us" page: //www.wallstreetoasis.com/about-wallstreetoasiscom).
  • Can commit to at least 12 quality posts (400 word minimum) over a period of 16 weeks
  • Though your background/experience are important for this, I essentially just want candidates who can be 100% committed to the internship. Please do not apply if you think this will be an issue.

Tangible Benefits for you:

Intangible benefits:

  • Potential for your posts to be promoted to the homepage and visible to thousands of daily visitors.
  • Great networking opportunity - we encourage interns to engage with the community and also you are free to post your personal contact information (LinkedIn, email, website/blog url, etc)
  • If you are a talented writer we will consider promoting you to be a contributing blogger with a dedicated homepage timeslot
  • *Additional info from Patrick:

If they do a good job, I am willing to serve as a personal reference for the writers that show a dedication to WSO and help us move forward. I can vouch that they busted their ass and are hard workers - exactly what banks are looking for.
For example I wrote a great endorsement for a previous intern on LinkedIn (the intern that built our entire finance dictionary from scratch and did an amazing job). He now has me as a personal reference any time he is applying for jobs because he went above and beyond my expectations.


A sample of some of our former WSO Intern and/or Student Writers:

Intern Testimonials: (see below for FAQ's)

        "Having <abbr><abbr title="Wall Street Oasis">WSO</abbr></abbr> on my resume has been awesome. People always respond super positively to the fact that I write on the site and it's a great conversation topic." 
        — Leon (WSO Blogger Summer/Fall 2012)






        "Writing for <abbr><abbr title="Wall Street Oasis">WSO</abbr></abbr> has been an invaluable experience with getting started in the industry. This role gets asked about at every interview, and helps show genuine interest in finance. You will learn how to attract and engage viewers, which is key to be taken seriously as any professional. In addition, speaking about <abbr><abbr title="Wall Street Oasis">WSO</abbr></abbr> with my peers out of my network has always been helpful to establish a common ground. I've made it into the industry now and I couldn't have done it without the (in)tangible benefits that came with it. Many thanks to Andy and Patrick for guiding me along the way."

        —Mark (WSO Blogger, Summer 2012)







        "My internship with Wall Street Oasis was an extremely rewarding experience. Having a direct source in which your reExecu|Search and writing is being seen by a wide variety of financial experts allows you to refine your understanding of financial topics. Overall, the my time spent as a contributing author proved to be an equally as valuable as any class I have taken. As with anything you will receive what you put into it, so the more time you put into your research and writing the more constructive feedback you will receive allowing you to grow as a professional."

        —Justin T. (Writing Intern, Spring 2013)












        "WSO is a living, breathing feed of information coming from the Wall Street workforce. We pinpoint the specific dominoes and what makes them fall, while traditional financial news sources solely report the dominoes falling. The added personality of <abbr><abbr title="Wall Street Oasis">WSO</abbr></abbr> is what keeps people coming back. Working for <abbr><abbr title="Wall Street Oasis">WSO</abbr></abbr> was being a part of that feed, even if it was temporary."


        —RSLA - Writing Intern, Spring/Summer 2013

Blogger Testimonials:

        "In the middle of my final year of college, I wrote to Patrick with a book review of Barbarians at the Gate; the Chief Monkey was so impressed that he invited me to continue, and 25 Monkey's Reviews later I'm still here. I've even gotten to interview a couple of authors, become involved as the <abbr><abbr title="New York City">NYC</abbr></abbr> Happy Hour chair, and gotten to know many of the other writers and Certified Users on a personal basis. It has grown into a very enriching part of my life and is one of the better decisions I've ever made (and I've made some great ones!)."


        —ITF - Contributing Blogger







        "Having <abbr><abbr title="Wall Street Oasis">WSO</abbr></abbr> on my resume has been awesome. When people in the industry see that I'm a Contributing Author to the site, they always respond positively. The site has great name brand recognition, particularly amongst junior to mid-level industry professionals, so it definitely helps you stand out amongst your peers. <abbr><abbr title="Wall Street Oasis">WSO</abbr></abbr> is also a great medium to temper your professional writing skills. Quality writing is one of the unsung skills in business, and creating content for <abbr><abbr title="Wall Street Oasis">WSO</abbr></abbr> sharpens your abilities. It's something that I highly recommend to anyone who wants to work on a critical skill, improve their personal brand, or just have fun."  
        — Justin (WSO Blogger 2012-2013)







        "Writing for <abbr><abbr title="Wall Street Oasis">WSO</abbr></abbr> has been a lot of fun and, most importantly, it has provided me with a valuable opportunity to improve my writing and analytical skills.  The community, filled with smart and accomplished people, keeps the contributing authors on their toes, ensuring their work is of the highest quality lest their errors be brought to light.  Making sure I create something worth reading for such a deserving community, week in and week out, has done more for my writing ability than any college course or writing workshop ever could.  Additionally, the moderators allow you the creative license to delve deeply into the myriad topics associated with Wall St. and banking to better improve your analytical ability.  Remember, high quality writing is a skill that is valued enormously by employers; becoming a <abbr><abbr title="Wall Street Oasis">WSO</abbr></abbr> contributing author will give you the relevant practice required to succeed in a professional setting."

        —Mike, 2013 Contributing Blogger






        "As a <abbr><abbr title="Wall Street Oasis">WSO</abbr></abbr> Contributing Author, I wrote articles twice a week for a whole summer. The experience not only made me a better writer grammatically, but also helped me understand how to better appeal to a certain type of audience and how to generate conversations. The most flattering experience I had was during a Goldman Sachs investment banking interview where I was asked to talk about my <abbr><abbr title="Wall Street Oasis">WSO</abbr></abbr> experience and describe some of my articles in depth."

        —Yuriy, 2012 Contributing Blogger






        "Writing for <abbr><abbr title="Wall Street Oasis">WSO</abbr></abbr> has been an excellent experience, both personally and professionally. Being responsible for a weekly article has made me more attentive to market news, and has made me think more critically about where I want my own career to go. <abbr><abbr title="Wall Street Oasis">WSO</abbr></abbr> was a great resource for me when I was searching for jobs in college, and being able to give back to the community has been very rewarding. In addition, my writing and presentation skills have improved greatly since writing for <abbr><abbr title="Wall Street Oasis">WSO</abbr></abbr>, and it has also given me access to a wide network of other contributors and posters."

        —John, 2013 Contributing Blogger







        "I discovered <abbr><abbr title="Wall Street Oasis">WSO</abbr></abbr> when one of their articles was picked up by another site. When I looked over the content I was impressed by the originality and candor from a variety of people. It is not often that you get seasoned professionals, new additions and those looking for a gateway to their future profession in one place sharing information in such a candid fashion. I found a number of articles very insightful and well written, especially those parts of the business where I am not well versed; and a few even provided some much needed laugh out loud moments. My decision to write was due to the quality of content on the site, value of information dissemination and an opportunity to enhance my communication and writing skills while delivering thought provoking"

        —Lone Wolf, 2013 Contributing Blogger






        "Writing for <abbr><abbr title="Wall Street Oasis">WSO</abbr></abbr> has played a big role in discovering how much I enjoy writing for fun. I used to dread writing essays in school, but this is completely different. But not only do I get to do what I've recently started to enjoy, but I also constantly gain valuable experiences from the feedback I receive from all the various personalities and opinions on the forums."

        —Jack, 2013 Contributing Blogger







        "As a Contributing Author on <abbr><abbr title="Wall Street Oasis">WSO</abbr></abbr>, I have been able to further hone my business writing skills within a forum of well-respected finance professionals who ask insightful questions and provide guidance on how to become a successful banker, trader, advisor, or consultant.  Much of business is learning how to craft a story or sales pitch to fit your audience and there is no better place to learn what makes other financiers tick than on <abbr><abbr title="Wall Street Oasis">WSO</abbr></abbr>.  Even after writing just a few articles, I could already sense that my ability to predict what other industry professionals would find compelling was increasing; fielding questions and engaging in friendly but discerning debates on multi-faceted topics of finance only served to sharpen my writing and ability to speak about my field.  Learning to communicate with other like-minded finance professionals is by far the greatest skill you can learn when you are a junior or mid-level 'monkey,' and <abbr><abbr title="Wall Street Oasis">WSO</abbr></abbr> is the perfect launching pad for exploring your own communication style. "

        —Michael, 2013 Contributing Blogger

FAQ's:
Q: Can I write on whatever I like or do I have write on certain topics?
A: We like to give writers a lot of freedom so that they can write on whatever they like. We prefer topics to be finance/wall street/business/econ related and relevant to our audience, but if you want to the occasional off-topic post on say fantasy football that is fine too (as long as it's relevant to our audience). Topics heavy on politics/religion should be avoided

Q: Do I have to post once per week? What if I miss a post?
A: The goal is to reach 12 quality posts within 16 weeks. It's up to you if you would like to do 2 per week, 1 per week, or stretch it out over the entire 16 weeks.

Q: Can I remain anonymous?
A: Of course - most of our writers choose to write anonymous so they can be more candid, and I've never heard of any problems arising. If you use common sense in the information you give (and change around dates/names etc when necessary) then you'll be fine

Q: What if I want to write publicly?
A: Some writers have done this as well and then are able to show their blog during interviews etc. One previous writer even used his experience writing for us to transition into a full time writer for a major financial publication.

Q: Can I speak to some other writing interns about their experience?
A: Of course, there are several former interns that would be happy to talk about their experience being a writer for us.

Q: Will my posts show on the homepage?
A: This will depend on the popularity of your post and the quality of your writing, but each post will be given consideration for homepage promotion.

 

Need anyone to proofread the technical interview guide for spelling and grammatical errors? (Hint: you do)

In fact I have an email drafted to you right now about the subject. I already bought the guide, but I'm willing to compile/correct the mistakes in exchange for access to some additional WSO content.

Some reading material for you to hopefully strengthen my case: http://faculty.winthrop.edu/kosterj/WRIT465/samples/Beason.pdf

Let me know if you're interested.

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bonks:
Need anyone to proofread the technical interview guide for spelling and grammatical errors? (Hint: you do)

In fact I have an email drafted to you right now about the subject. I already bought the guide, but I'm willing to compile/correct the mistakes in exchange for access to some additional WSO content.

Some reading material for you to hopefully strengthen my case: http://faculty.winthrop.edu/kosterj/WRIT465/samples/Beason.pdf

Let me know if you're interested.

Bonks, we have a professional editor on this. As for mistakes on the technical questions...if there are any and you point them out to us over email to WallStreetOasis.com>[email protected] we will give you a free month access to the job board.

thanks

 

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