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Winter break Internship search preparation. Agenda. Research. Finance Internship Opportunities Investment Banking Sales & Trading Asset Management Private Banking/Wealth Management Equity Research Consulting. Cover Letter. Keep them short and to the point
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Research • Finance Internship Opportunities • Investment Banking • Sales & Trading • Asset Management • Private Banking/Wealth Management • Equity Research • Consulting
Cover Letter • Keep them short and to the point • Do not restate the entire resume • Paragraph 1: Introduction • Paragraph 2: Background • Paragraph 3: Why you’re a good fit • Paragraph 4: Conclusion
Resume • Attention to Detail • Results Oriented • Formatting Issues
Requesting Informational Interviews • Sentence 1: Who you are • Sentence 2: How you found them • Sentence 3: What you want to ask them about • Sentence 4: Propose 3-4 dates and times (and places if you want to meet in-person) to speak with them • Sentence 5: Thank them for their help in advance • Do not attach your resume / CV
Informational Interviews Template Dear Mr. Johnson,My name is Clyde Walton and I am a junior at Penn State majoring infinance. I found your name in the alumni directory and am veryinterested in pursuing a career in investment banking. I was hoping we could set up a time to speak briefly about your job and industry inorder to gain some insight from you. I know you are busy and appreciate any time you can give me. Thank you in advance and I hope to hear from you soon.Best,Clyde WaltonCampus Box 25864Penn State University University Park, PA16802 Cwalton3@psu.edu733.394.285
Websites • Vault Guide (Access through HireSmith) • www.mergerandinquistions.com • www.ibankingfaq.com • www.business-valuation.net