What to expect as Sales and Trading Intern (GS)

Hi all,

I'm a college junior interning at GS Securities this summer and hoping to land on some of the more fundamental/principal desks for my rotations.

What should I expect in terms of the networking process to get onto desks, and what are some tips for success as an intern. The rotation is only 3 weeks long so how do I ensure that I get the rotation in the first place and make a strong enough impression to get the FT offer.

Thanks!

 

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Control what you can, be positive, be innovative (at GS you have to stand out, especially in S/T), no matter what they say.. do not concentrate on the "# of spots on the desk/intern comp they like to create. My classmate did not get a return because he was too focused on a meaningless pissing contest, rather than adding the most value to the desk/division.

 

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