Working with a variety of different people to unlock their financial, personal, and professional goals, the work of a Financial Representative is vast and unbounded. Given that there are so many different options and ways to build your financial health, representatives have the ability to use tools and resources to help design plans for their clients. 

But what does that actually look like? To find out, we spoke with Josh Chandler, a financial representative at Northwestern Mutual, about why he loves working as a  financial representative. 

Despite being at an intern level, Josh has already been given several opportunities to drive his career forward. In our conversation with him, we learn a little bit more about what working at Northwestern Mutual as a financial representative is like and how he became so successful early on in his career. 

Impacting Your Clients

When I first asked Josh what it was about financial consulting and planning that interested him, he shared an anecdote about a family member who he wished had help from a financial representative. 

Today, Josh is inspired to help other people reach financial wellness because of the story his family member went through. For him, working with people from all different walks of life is what really makes him feel fulfilled. 

Although blue-collar folks are Josh’s favorite clients to work with, they only represent a  portion of the clients that representatives get to work with. Maybe you want to help out single moms, maybe you want to work with athletes, or maybe you want to work with people like yourself who just got their first job!  

The beauty of being a financial representative is getting to build your own portfolio and working with the people whose lives you truly get to make a difference in. 

Celebrating Wins

Another rewarding part of being a financial representative is that you get to enjoy celebrating the success of your clients every single day. The work you’re doing with these people is very real and impacts their lives in very meaningful ways. What you’re doing might help someone buy a new car, pay off debt, or even send their child to college! These are all milestones that you get to celebrate with your client. 

I analyzed my clients’ assets, their income, and their goals, and I was able to make sure that they’re aligned and working in synergy. Today, whenever they reach a new goal or check one off the bucket list, that’s a goal checked off for me too. I get to live through my clients and whenever they achieve something it’s also an accomplishment for me.

Josh Chandler, Financial Advisor

It is clear that financial representatives have a really big impact on people’s lives and well-being. This means on any given day, you could be helping someone reach their goals that wouldn’t have been possible without you! It works like this that makes the day-to-day of a financial representative so fulfilling.  

Interns Do the Same Things as Full-Time Representatives

By the end of my conversation with Josh, I had to ask him again if he was still an intern because it hardly seemed that way. Josh had his own office, tons of clients, and was continuing to build his career in profound ways. 

However, a good portion of his success can be attributed to the fact that Northwestern  Mutual gives interns the chance to work as full-time representatives right from Day 1  and work with people who inspire them to succeed. Senior advisors help guide in the beginning and along the way as needed, but the role is still very autonomous. 

Interns do pretty much the exact same things that a full-time advisor does which I think is phenomenal. This is why the internship is second to none because you can test drive the career in the same fashion as a full-time advisor.

Josh Chandler, Financial Advisor

The financial representative internship at Northwestern Mutual is hardly an internship at all. Take Josh Chandler’s story as proof that you can have a limitless impact on the clients you serve while building a business for yourself, but not by yourself. 

Northwestern Mutual is looking for more people to join their internship program and start experiencing what life working as a financial representative is really like! Check out their WayUp profile for more information on jobs, news, and the company itself. 

Northwestern Mutual Financial Representatives are Independent Contractors whose income is based solely on production. 

Not all Northwestern Mutual representatives are advisors. Only those representatives with the titles “Financial Advisor” or “Wealth  Management Advisor” are credentialed as NMWMC representatives to provide advisory services. 

Northwestern Mutual is the marketing name for The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company (NM) and its subsidiaries in  Milwaukee, WI.

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To a college freshman, “finance” might seem like a pretty concrete career path. However, the more classes you take and internships you complete, you begin to learn that finance is actually a wide world of possibilities, ranging from credit risk and compliance all the way to cybersecurity and fraud investigation.

Choosing finance is easy. Figuring out which specialty you want to take is much harder. Or, at least, it was. Popular—a commercial bank with community values—offers a development program that helps new grads explore their affinities in finance to find the right role for them.

To learn more about it, we spoke to Min, a soon-to-be alumna of the development program who just found her permanent place at Popular.

A Training Program That Isn’t Just Top Down—You Get To Guide Your Experience

Popular’s development program starts with standardized training for all new employees of the bank. Min and her class of fellow associates learned about the history of the bank—which started in Puerto Rico—and how the culture of putting people first hasn’t changed in the bank’s hundred-year history. As interesting as the history and culture are, the really exciting part came after.

“My favorite part of the program is that I’ve been able to guide the way that I rotate,” Min says. “In this program, I’ve able to express my preference and be heard. I decided which departments I was interested in and my managers helped me get placed there, so I could come to fully understand how they operate.”

Like many development programs, Popular’s is centered around rotations through various business areas, but the rotations aren’t half-year sentences, and you have far more flexibility in selecting your assignments. Plus, guidance from your assigned mentors and business leaders will help you make the right move for you.

“Your professional mentor is higher up in the bank and your personal mentor comes from the associate class before you. Both of them help you navigate the program,” Min explains. “After that you speak to your manager about which projects you liked best, which business areas interested you, and from there the company matches you to your placement.”

The Culture Of Compassion Isn’t Just For Customers—It’s For Everyone At Popular

Just like the word, Popular is about people. Their motto “our bottom line is you” isn’t just a slogan either. This was something Min found out as soon as she started.

“Our mission is to provide the best customer experience, and that’s something that I felt right away,” she says. “That’s why your first rotation is in the retail bank. You learn how we interact with the customers and what they need. This helped me in every role. I know about our clients and I know how our company serves them.”

Of course, this didn’t surprise Min too much, considering how caring her mentors and managers had been about her own experience and professional development.

“It’s a helpful and caring environment. We’re still a big bank, but it’s small enough of a company that we can make connections with managers and Vice Presidents,” she says. “Everyone in this office will open the door for you and they’re willing to help you out.”

Find The Right Role, And Make An Impact Right Away

As she nears the end of the eight-month program, Min has found her permanent placement in Commercial Credit, which was her initial area of interest. And thanks to her rotations and the support she got from her colleagues, she can be confident in her decision.

“This program helped me to build a foundation,” she says. “I didn’t have that before I came here, but now I’m ready to really start my career.”

And at Popular, starting a career means making a difference—both in your department and in the world around you—right away.

Want to pick your path in finance? Check out open opportunities at Popular on WayUp!

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Not every story in the fintech world is the same. Even though most people who work in finance roles generally studied something like accounting, economics, or business, it doesn’t mean everyone did. In fact, some of the best people in the field are polymaths, with interests in both finance and technology.

Prudential—a financial services leader and a household name in the insurance industry—is full of stories like these. Their CEO and Chairman Charles Lowrey actually started his career as an architect. And that kind of intellectual diversity and entrepreneurial spirit is what makes Prudential so successful.

Here are a few stories of people who broke away from what they studied in college and found a new path for themselves—and their passions—at Prudential.

Bernardine: From Accountant To Developer

Bernardine started as an accounting major, but found that one of her favorite parts of the craft was the growing number of ways to organize and analyze data with digital tools. When she took an internship with Prudential, she found the perfect way to make this into a career.

“As someone with a non-tech background working in technology, I feel that the best thing I did was start at Prudential with an internship,” she says. “During this time I learned Tableau, the data visualization application for which I’m now a developer. I sat down with my mentor multiple times per week and learned a lot that way. I’m very grateful for that.”

This combination of informal and formal learning—through classes and training tools—allowed her to become a full-fledged technologist. Now, she works as a Tableau Developer on one of Prudential’s innovative Agile teams.

“Just knowing that my skills can span different parts of this business and that I can aid customers, customer service reps, wholesalers alike by displaying data insights in a visually creative way is really exciting,” Bernardine says.

And none of that would have been possible without the open and supportive culture she found during her internship.

Shannon: From Economics To Tech Talent Development

“When I attended Villanova University, I wasn’t someone who went into college knowing exactly what I wanted to do,” Shannon, who’s been at Prudential for almost three years now, tells us. And while she didn’t know exactly where her career would go, she knew what she wanted it to look like.

“I knew that I wanted to make a difference and serve as a resource to people. I ended up majoring in Economics and minoring in Communication. I thought this combination would prepare me well for working in the ‘business world,’” she explains.

While it wasn’t necessarily the “business world,” Prudential gave her an opportunity to do just what she set out to. After an internship in the Office of the CIO at Prudential, she found that she actually had a passion for technology talent development. Thanks to her supportive team, she was able to hone the skills involved and secure a full-time job offer.

Her current role puts her on the frontlines of talent development, where she places aspiring technologists into the right roles in the company’s summer internship program. Now, she’s a resource to both others and the business as a whole.

Abhinai: From Mechanical Engineering To Project Management

Abhinai did start on the tech side of things, but that’s not exactly where he ended up.

He studied Mechanical Engineering during college and planned on pursuing a career in the field. However, after a few internships across industries, he found that his interest in business was just as strong as his passion for technology. As you might be able to guess by now, Prudential gave him an opportunity to combine these and turn them into a career.

Abhinai now works on the business side of tech, implementing and managing new technologies that make life easier for his colleagues and the work they do more effective.

“I work on improving the employee experience by introducing and implementing new technologies,” he explains. “So this includes everything from building chatbots to help employees find information quicker or implementing the right survey tool to measure the employee experience.”

Despite his experience with business and tech, moving up on the Project Management team took a lot of learning on his part. But Prudential had his back the whole time.

“A major reason I decided to stay with Prudential was the supportive culture. My team and manager took the time to mentor and coach me. I took training and development courses offered to all employees, but the guidance from people I worked with helped me learn much more than I could have on my own,” he says.

Prudential Culture Is Built For Learners, Growers, And Doers

It’s no accident that Prudential is packed with stories like these. They seek top talent—not a predetermined list of skills and experience—especially when it comes to interns and early-career folks. And that’s a sentiment that goes all the way to the top.

Want to carve your own path at an innovative fintech firm? Check out open opportunities at Prudential on WayUp!

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A business doesn’t have to be a giant corporation. Some businesses are places where people in a community can go for advice, for help, and for real connections with people who care about them. That’s the kind of vision Edward Jones has for its Financial Advisor offices. And it was the same desire to become a part of her community that drove Dalsey to study business in college.

Less than a year out of college, the Financial Advisor Career Development program at Edward Jones gave her the opportunity to do just what she set out to: help others while building a business of her own.

Here’s a look at Dalsey’s journey with Edward Jones, from development program to financial advisor with her own branch, and how she uses her new position as a platform to help her community and the people in it.

From New Grad To Investment Professional

The FACD program at Edward Jones aims to take new grads, with less than five years of professional experience, and turn them into the type of knowledgeable, genuinely beneficial Financial Advisors upon which Edward Jones has built its reputation.

The FACD program has two paths: In-Market or On-Campus. The On-Campus program provides training at the Home Office either in St. Louis or Tempe, Arizona, and the In-Market program enables participants to experience their training with an actual Edward Jones Financial Advisor in their branch.

“I heard about the In-Market FACD program from the person whose office I would actually end up learning and working in,” Dalsey tells us. “I was in the first group for the In-Market program. The In-Market program worked really well for me; having a tie to the community and building my business while training meant so much.”

With either program, everyone starts with six months of intensive training. You start by studying for the SIE (Securities Industry Exam), Series 7 and Series 66 licenses. During your study period you are partnered with an academic training leader, a class of other program members, and a variety of resources designed to help you pass your exams. Once those are squared away, you head to in-person training to master a variety of skills from understanding client needs to building and analyzing portfolios.

“The beauty of the training aspect is that you get to focus on exactly how to do the job,” Dalsey says. “We got to talk to actual people every day. Learning about products and how they work was one part of it, but we really got to dig deep with people.”

And the mission of all this training, she explains, is to accelerate the growth of Financial Advisors at the firm. Edward Jones wants to prepare them to take on their own branch, start building their own practice, and to make them the most effective partners to the clients in their community. As lofty as that goal may sound, the program has seen a lot of success doing just that.

Building Her Own Business—And Becoming A Pillar Of Her Community

After the completion of the program, Edward Jones gave Dalsey the opportunity to open her own branch.

“My role now is a Financial Advisor here at Edward Jones,” Dalsey tells us. “I have my own branch office that I run along with my Branch Office Administrator, Sarah. Together we really strive to provide deep and meaningful service to clients in our community. We meet with them face to face to understand what their ‘why’ is, their unique situation, and how we can help them accomplish their complex goals.”

Dalsey’s branch is now a part of her community. And she has a ton of freedom not just to grow her business, but to connect with her clients in the way that she sees as most effective.

“From the very beginning, I refuse to talk financial-ese with them. I love when people walk away from our meetings feeling like they’ve been heard and listened to rather than just instructed,” Dalsey explains.

With this approach—and the types of human-centered, growth-centric investments offered by Edward Jones—Dalsey’s business has truly blossomed. In fact, they hit a major milestone goal just last week. And to Dalsey, that’s not just a sign of personal success. It’s a signal that her community is growing—and she’s a part of that.

“What we do is really so much more than just investment,” Dalsey says. “We partner with them to help them achieve their goals and their dreams.”

What could you make happen for your community?

Ready to become a pillar of your own community? Check out open opportunities at Edward Jones on WayUp!

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What makes a dream job? For many recent college grads, the answer is something along the lines of great management, stellar training, and making a difference. Most people also want exposure to a variety of fields and functions at a business so they can see what they’re best at and start planning for the long term.

All of these things are hallmarks of the Customer Support Department at Bloomberg. At least, that’s how Gustavo felt when he learned about the role during his job search last year. He found all that—and way more—when he came to Bloomberg’s Customer Support team.

What The Customer Support Team Is Actually Like

The signature of every Bloomberg early-career role is a rigorous training program. This was good news for Gustavo.

“The first time I came here for my interview was overwhelming because I shadowed someone who was very good at what she was doing,” he says. “I thought she had eight arms because she was doing so much so quickly.”

His first thought after that: “I don’t know if I’m going to be able to do this.”

That was before he began the 9-week training program, which includes instructor-led sessions in a classroom setting, guided activities, coaching, online exercises and textbooks, study sessions with peers in your cohort, and, finally, exams to ensure you’re totally prepared for the role. The training covers navigation of the Terminal, the variety of products and services provided, and the procedures that make Bloomberg’s customer support unparalleled in the industry.

“By going through the training, you get a really good vision and you have tons of support,” Gustavo says. “You start to see how much you can accomplish when things are structured and layered in a way that’s easy to follow.”

What does the role actually consist of? It’s centered around the company’s flagship product: the Bloomberg Terminal. This is the hub of Bloomberg’s financial information network. That’s where the company’s clients and customers—which include everyone from college freshmen to high-level fund managers—access what they need to do their work.

As a member of Bloomberg’s Customer Support team, you’ll be fielding calls and message requests from clients—as well as Bloomberg’s 19,000 employees—in real time. Bloomberg Customer Support representatives are subject matter experts at handling general inquires as well as technical troubleshooting, while also escalating  problems to the right people. For example, they might redirect an inquiry regarding a financial analysis to the Analytics or Global Data teams, or accounting questions to Bloomberg’s Client Financial Services team.

It’s problem-solving, multitasking, and providing high-level support to Bloomberg clients all over the world. These are essential business skills most people don’t get to practice once a week in their entry-level roles. Gustavo and his peers do them every day.

Solving Problems—In More Than One Language

For Gustavo, one of the most appealing aspects of the job was being able to utilize his fluency in English and Portuguese . For customer support roles in the US, Bloomberg specifically seeks people who can speak both English and another language, such as Portuguese, Spanish, or French.

“It was a big attraction for me because, when I interviewed, I met 10 or 11 Portuguese speakers and I had just taken a course in localization, which is essentially working with products on a global scale for a specific language and target language markets,” he explains.

“Many of my calls are in Portuguese,” he explains. “There are a lot more Brazilian users than I expected. It’s actually a very large consumer base that we work with.”

‘Bloomberg,’ ‘Finance,’ And ‘Customer Support’ Don’t Mean What You Think They Do

Despite all of these challenges and opportunities, Gustavo says, he could have never pictured himself at the company before he arrived.

“I never considered myself someone who could work for a finance company,” he explains. “A lot of the people I talk to now were initially in the same boat as me, but many of us have realized just how many different possibilities there are at a company like Bloomberg.”

The wide breadth of opportunities at the company isn’t just covered by the terms “finance,” “technology,” or “media”–Bloomberg is truly a global information and technology company. The company is involved in so many initiatives that, no matter what he learns about the company, Gustavo is always surprised by something new.

“One day I was here eating lunch and I spoke to someone sitting nearby, and it turns out he was working on gun control through Bloomberg Philanthropies and I had no idea that we did that,” Gustavo says. “So, you find yourself having these conversations and realizing that there are so many opportunities in this company.”

At Bloomberg, taking your career to the next level really can mean anything. It’s just up to you to figure out what that is.

Interested in finding the perfect career challenge for you? Check out open opportunities at Bloomberg on WayUp!

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Justin studied accounting and technology management, but he wasn’t interested in working for just any business. He wanted to make an impact on things that really matter in the world. That’s why, when he found Textron—a leading manufacturer of things that “fly, hover, zoom, and launch”—he was sure that he had found a match.

What he found when he joined their Finance Leadership Development Program was that there was far more to the company than he could’ve imagined, and that his career—like Textron’s creations—truly could go anywhere.

Making Things That Move People, Protect Soldiers, And Power Industries

Justin wanted to make a difference in the world, and joining Textron’s rotational Finance Leadership Development Program was an opportunity to do that in a bunch of different ways. It was also an opportunity to live in different places and learn from a variety of industry leaders.

He started with Textron Aviation in Wichita, KS. The company is responsible for a range of incredible aircraft from sleek private jets to critical training aircraft for the military. In his next rotation at the company, he went to work for Bell in the Dallas/Fort Worth region of Texas. They’re the company responsible for building the first helicopter to be rated by a civilian aviation authority, and a ton of other incredible innovations since then.

In his current role, Justin works in Maryland for Textron Systems—a branch of the company that focuses on vehicles, weapons systems, and support technology for government entities like the military and emergency services. His current focus is ongoing project finance for an unmanned military program called the Shadow^® Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System.

No matter what the product was, though, Justin found there was a unified culture in at least one way across these different business units: the company’s commitment to innovation for the end user. And that’s something he’s really proud of.

“When it comes to Textron Systems, we’re trying to innovate and build new products that align with the customer’s needs,” Justin explains. “And that customer can be the military.”

For example, Justin tells us, “We’re working on a new weapon that’s going to replace the gun that’s been used since the Vietnam era. We’re in the list of top three companies, and within two or three years, we’ll be able to say whether our NGSW will be selected. That’s really exciting.”

Diverse Projects, Diverse Experience

It wasn’t just a diverse array of products Justin got to work on in his Leadership Development Program. He was also exposed to a variety of functions and types of corporate finance. As the name suggests, programs like this prepare people for careers in senior leadership by accelerating the rate at which they learn about the breadth of the business and how it works.

He now works in a project management role, which deals heavily with compliance, record-keeping, and demonstrating continued value. However, when he started his LDP, he was in an operational finance role, dealing directly with the finance of the manufacturing of the products themselves.

“It was good for me to start as operational finance, because I got to touch the actual stuff, see the products, and see what the numbers actually mean,” he explains.

And even for people who aren’t in a Leadership Development Program, Justin tells us, this type of broad exposure is commonplace at Textron.

“Textron recommends for you to rotate around. Don’t stay in one role and get a sense of the whole business,” he says. “Each role you learn something new and you get to use that experience to do better in your next role. And the managers really support that.”

This was not only edifying, but freeing for Justin. He felt empowered to learn about a bunch of different sectors.

“You’re never stuck to one manufacturing industry. You can do planes, helicopters, and even military tech,” he says. “You get to meet a lot of people and learn a lot, which is great for your career in the long run.”

Want to see your own career fly, hover, zoom, and launch? Check out open opportunities at Textron on WayUp!

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Unless you’re a FinTech aficionado, chances are you haven’t heard of FactSet. They’re a global, multibillion-dollar financial technology and data giant. They work with thousands of the world’s most important finance professionals to equip them with the data needed to make key decisions. But that’s just their business model.

One of the things that makes FactSet stand out as a company is their reputation as a superb employer. Here’s a quick roundup of some of the things that make FactSet such a special place to work.

1. You Won’t Have To Wait To Work On Industry-Shaping Projects

You don’t solve industry-wide issues alone. In fact, most companies can’t even solve them together. But that’s why FactSet is different. Their culture of teamwork and close collaboration means everyone—from entry-level employees to executives—has a voice and an ability to make an impact. This truly sets them apart from other tech companies. Yes, they’re home to thousands of the best engineers, programmers, product managers, and analysts, but their small, nimble teams don’t operate under strict hierarchies and slow processes.

One commitment they make to every employee: From day one, you’ll be doing real work as an equal partner.

2. They’re Seriously Focused On Innovation: From Hack-A-Thons To Grace Hopper

When you work in an industry where speed, scale, and unique analysis are what make your company competitive, innovation is pretty important.

FactSet helps foster outside-the-box thinking with events like their yearly 48-hour hack-a-thon—during which employees can work on any passion project they like, no FinTech component required—and their attendance of conferences like the Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing.

Events like this remind FactSet people that breakthroughs often come when you’re least expecting them and that learning to approach problems differently can lead to amazing results. If you’re looking for a team that’s not only open to but actively seeking the next great facet of FinTech, FactSet is the place to go and build your vision.

3. You’ll Join A Community That Makes A Difference

FactSet employees did 6,700+ hours of volunteering and community service last year. Their commitment to social causes centers around four philanthropic pillars: inspiring tomorrow’s engineers, elevating education, alleviating food insecurity, and protecting our environment. Everything from coding camps to park cleanups and food drives are available to FactSet employees in pursuit of these goals.

And on top of all that, these events are a great opportunity for members of the FactSet team to bond with their coworkers.

4. Their Benefits Are Designed To Delight

FactSet’s benefits package is guided by the same principle as their innovative teams: everyone is important.

From the start, FactSet employees get four weeks of paid time off in addition to nine company holidays. They offer free working lunch Monday through Thursday, snacks, and beverages in the office, in addition to wellness programs and gym discounts. Plus, they offer a 401k program with a four percent match, an employee stock purchase program, and referral bonuses. And, of course, they offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision care at little or no cost.

If you’re like most people at the company, you’re also probably wondering about professional development. Good news: FactSet is a supporter of continuing education! For those seeking the CFA, FactSet offers bonuses to passing employees, paid time off to study, and exam cost reimbursements.

So, whether you’re looking to expand your skill set or deepen your impact, FactSet is the perfect place to kick off your career in the world of FinTech.

Want to learn more about building your own FinTech future? Check out FactSet on WayUp!

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Nearly everyone has heard of Dow Jones. Whether it’s for their prestigious publications like the Wall Street Journal or their world-class data and analytics services, the company has made its mark on the business world.

Dow Jones has also made its mark as an employer, especially with their internship program. In fact, they were named as one of 2019’s Top 100 Internship Programs. To get a little more insight as to how—and why—the Dow Jones intern experience lives up to the company’s reputation for excellence, we spoke to a few current and former Dow Jones interns.

Here’s what they told us.

1. Work In The Financial World—With A Creative, Collaborative Culture

“The best part about working here is the culture. People want to see you succeed here,” Brandon, a Media Sales intern, explains.

He’s referring, of course, to Dow Jones’s celebrated culture of training and internal mobility. Whether it’s training to help you transition roles or mentorship from managers, Brandon says, “there is a team of people here in talent development who are constantly putting on training sessions and webinars for people to learn more.”

While that’s an opportunity most people don’t get until they start their first entry-level role, Dow Jones offers these trainings to their intern team members. And that’s just one example of how Dow Jones blends the fast-paced finance world with the collaborative culture of a media company.

2. High-Stakes Projects And Responsibilities That Genuinely Touch The Business

Of course, with great training comes great responsibility. And that’s one thing that every Dow Jones intern emphasized to us: You get real work, right away.

“At the Dow Jones internship, there is no busy work or coffee runs. Interns are given real projects that directly serve their immediate teams and business areas,” Winston, a two-time summer intern, explains.

One intern shared her work on a data analysis project that affected all new hires for a fiscal year; another told us about a new solution he produced for the Customer Data Platform. All of this responsibility, of course, is only possible because Dow Jones interns are treated like real members of their teams.

3. The Capstone Competition

Chief among that business-critical work is your capstone project—and the subsequent competition.

“All interns are given the opportunity to develop a new event, product, or marketing campaign for the Wall Street Journal’s Student Memberships team,” Winston tells us. “These group projects are then judged in two rounds by senior-level managers with the hopes that the best idea can be brought to life and implemented by the company.”

Not only can you help drive the business forward, you can also network and build a lasting reputation for yourself at the company.

4. Intern Events That Connect You With Senior Leaders (And Are A Ton Of Fun)

A rich calendar of events is one of the key features of Dow Jones’s elite internship program.

“Dow Jones also organized an array of events for the interns. These events were extremely informational and most of them had participation from our executive committee, which was a great opportunity,” says Eesha, who started an intern and has since successfully transitioned to a full-time role at the company.

So whether you’re attending professional panels packed with c-suite executives—including the company’s chief executive—or you’re going on a social scavenger hunt through downtown Princeton, you’ll be finding yourself growing as a professional, and as a person alongside your fellow interns.

5. You’ll Learn From Successful Pros In A Hyper-Competitive Space

“The media landscape is changing,” Brandon explains. “And that makes it a great time to join Dow Jones, because new people at the company can be a part of the innovation in the media space.”

With prestigious brands like the Wall Street Journal, MarketWatch, Factiva, and Barron’s under the same roof, Dow Jones is responsible for a wide array of innovative and industry-leading business practices—and that’s something you can be a part of as an intern. Working alongside successful people in an industry that’s constantly shifting with the course of technology and consumer trends is the perfect way to practice for a fast-paced career.

“Dow Jones heavily invests in each intern to equip them with industry knowledge and professional skills to flourish in any setting,” Eesha says. “And one of the projects that help prepare me the most was analyzing pay data in the EMEA region and presenting that data to the VP of Recruitment.”

And the projects weren’t the only way that Eesha and her peers learned from experienced Dow Jones leaders.

“All of the interns were assigned a mentor for the 10 weeks,” Eesha tells us. “We discussed our not only our daily projects but also our career goals and path.”

6. Join A Culture That’s Diverse—In More Ways Than You’d Expect

With so many different business areas, diversity is a necessity for Dow Jones. As thought leaders in the diversity and inclusion space, they’re acutely aware of the business benefits that diverse teams can bring to a company—and what it takes to get there. That’s something that all of the Dow Jones interns noticed during their time with the company.

“The culture of Dow Jones encourages great people to be themselves. Each person is treated with kindness and respect,” Brandon says.

And that respect wasn’t just for differences in background or beliefs, it was a wider understanding that everyone’s unique skill sets and ways of thinking—throughout the company—contribute to the mission.

“There is a place for each person in the company whether they are in technology, marketing, newsroom, design, sales, etc. Each department and role is crucial to the success of the company,” he says.

Want to find your place in a diverse organization dedicated to your growth? Check out open opportunities with Dow Jones on WayUp!

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At some point in your life, you’ve probably heard that you should pursue your passion as a career, which likely factored into your decision when you were selecting your major as a first-year college student.

Through your internship search, you’ve probably seen a lot of job descriptions that call for a strict list of related majors. That’s one of the many ways BlackRock—a financial technology (FinTech) and asset management leader—stands out from other companies. BlackRock values diversity of thought and actively recruits people from a range of backgrounds–especially those that aren’t business majors.

To get a better sense of why and how BlackRock does this, we spoke to some of their employees with liberal arts degrees who are at different stages of their careers.

At BlackRock, Liberal Arts Skills Really Come In Handy

Tyler is a recent grad whose job is to communicate possible volatility, risk factors, and other market themes to Portfolio Managers—something his double-major prepared him for.

“Being able to tell a story in a succinct, articulate way is key to being successful in the role. In doing so, data visualization is of paramount importance. Art History prepared me to linearly narrate market trends, as well as articulate that story with customized visuals,” Tyler says.

BlackRock’s interest in having diversity of thought also stems from their global presence. Liz is an analyst who helps clients understand how BlackRock products fit into their financial objectives. She found that her academic background in foreign languages has helped her and her team engage more with colleagues and clients abroad.

“My educational background has significantly improved connectivity across our global teams. Speaking to someone in their native language drastically increases engagement, and I’ve found an increased level of interaction from our sales team in regions that speak Spanish and Italian ever since I’ve joined the team,” Liz explains. “Having a global mindset and background, be it educational or cultural, will always add value to a team in a global, collaborative company like BlackRock.”

There are other lessons that are just as valuable. Just ask Alan Mason. He’s a Managing Director who holds multiple degrees in music and ethnomusicology. Over the course of his 25-year career in investments, Alan’s found that the same skills that served him in pursuit of his PhD translated well to innovative finance environments like BlackRock.

“I leveraged my academic abilities to organize, communicate and deliver projects in the world of asset management,” Alan says, adding that many of the best managers at BlackRock learn important leadership skills from their liberal arts studies. “Humanities disciplines broadly prepare leaders to recognize patterns, tell stories and communicate clearly. These perspectives help managers lead and influence internal and external parties.”

These traits have certainly served him well: He started with a two-day temp job and worked his way to a senior leadership position as a Managing Director, one of the highest attainable ranks at BlackRock.

Of course, his experience with playing music helped, in addition to his academic background in it: “Music teaches the discipline of setting small goals, then practicing hard, seeking feedback, and ultimately performing at a higher level. As someone who takes pride in executing many things in a reliable way, I lead my teams by example to push themselves to do the same thing.”

Why BlackRock Pursues Liberal Arts Talent (And How It Pays Off)

“How does a company challenge the status quo? How does a company leapfrog from where it is to the future of what it could be?”

Those are questions that Tiffany Perkins-Munn, a global decision sciences leader on BlackRock’s marketing team with a background in psychology, Spanish, and applied statistics, asks herself. “A company can only do this by examining a problem from many different angles and perspectives to uncover new approaches and discover new opportunities.”

BlackRock’s commitment to innovation and their wide array of products and services have always been their competitive edge, and this drives the company’s strategy of recruiting and fostering a diverse slate of perspectives. This approach has helped them become the largest asset management company in the world (among other achievements).

Tyler saw firsthand how his background and skillset added a unique perspective last year when he attended a global meeting for his Risk & Quantitative Analysis team and presented a new take on a complex data visualization.

“I came up with a creative way of visualizing the data called a ‘violin plot.’ It is similar to a box-and-whisker plot, but adds density on the x-axis, which helps identify clustering,” Tyler says.

His approach to that problem earned him the praise of the Chief Risk Officer (who named the new plots after Tyler!) and serves as a prime example of how BlackRock truly embraces diversity of thought.

“We could’ve spent the last three weeks building the most complex analysis, but if we can’t articulate it in layman’s terms, our work would’ve been a waste! Art History has been a tremendous help in storytelling with data,” Tyler adds.

The recognition of and emphasis on unique approaches to problem-solving isn’t just another strategy for the company, either. It’s a necessity.

“We cannot afford to have ‘group think’ because we are trying to invent new ways of doing things and understand a changing world for our clients,” explains Alan, who’s personally responsible for a team of over sixty. “Diverse academic backgrounds help foster divergent thinking.”

Impressed with BlackRock’s wide array of opportunities for liberal arts majors?  The team at BlackRock also gave us some tips for using your liberal arts degree to your advantage, both in the job search and on the job.

How To Turn Your Liberal Arts Degree Into An Advantage In The FinTech World

“Use your background as an asset,” Liz says. “FinTech companies are increasingly aware of the many benefits that having a diverse team can offer, and the diversity of educational background is a big component to achieve success.”

The very reason that liberal arts majors might not consider FinTech roles—because they’re afraid that their lack of formal finance education disqualifies them—is why they should pursue them, Liz says.

“Don’t shy away from FinTech roles, because more likely than not, they’re looking for someone like you to add a fresh and new perspective to their team,” she says.

“Do your research using broad search terms so that you can learn about opportunities across many different functions or departments within financial services, how they are differently specified, and any ‘special’ skills or knowledge you may need for a specific function,” Liz says.

Tiffany can attest that employees with “diversity of thought allow for examination from every angle, which equals new approaches, new opportunities, creative problem solving, thinking outside the box and more innovation.”

There is an opportunity for everyone at BlackRock and the company values people with different backgrounds and perspectives.

Want to learn more about building a FinTech future with a liberal arts degree? Visit BlackRock on WayUp!

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Mary has always loved helping people.

In college she studied finance and personal training, which might not seem connected at first glance, but to her, they actually shared a common thread: Both subjects gave her the knowledge to help other people achieve their goals.

When she graduated and heard about the opportunity to become a Customer Relationship Advocate at Fidelity, she knew she had found a job that would let her put her love of helping people achieve goals into action, and set her up for a great career path.

Mary’s new role caters both to her passions and her future ambitions—and she loves it. We spoke with her to get a better sense of what makes the role so great. Here’s what she told us.

1. Helping People Achieve Their Financial Goals

“It’s something I’ve always really enjoyed doing, taking care of finances,” Mary says.

In her role at Fidelity, she’s accomplishing just that. Customer Relationship Advocates are the first representatives at Fidelity to speak with customers calling in and asking questions about how to navigate their accounts and explore new services.

“I’ve always liked helping people achieve their goals,” Mary explains. “It started as a personal trainer helping people reach their fitness goals. Knowing that you are helping others make their dreams come true is very rewarding for the client and myself.”

Helping people plan for their futures is at the heart of the Customer Relationship Advocate role, too—and Mary couldn’t be more suited to the task.

2. Managers, Mentors, and a Community

A manager can make or break your experience anywhere, even at your dream job. But for Mary, her managers are actually the best part of her experience at Fidelity. They all care about her long-term growth.

“Even if they’re not directly my manager,” Mary tells us, “they’re available and eager to help me. If they’re in a different division of the company, I can still go sit and talk with them.”

Mary’s management team not only makes sure she’s prepared for her role with training and mentorship, they’re also asking her what she wants to do next and helping her to achieve that.

“They really care about you, which you don’t find at every company,” she says.

3. Building the Future She Wants

“Long-term, I see the role as a platform to become a financial advisor,” Mary says.

One of the ways she both works toward her future job and excels in her current one is the state-of-the-art training offered by Fidelity.

“There are a ton of learning opportunities. Really knowing how to approach a specific position and how to be successful in it is so valuable to me,” Mary says. Describing one of these methods, called “double-jacking,” Mary explains how she can plug into a phone call alongside an experienced colleague and witness first-hand, how the job is best performed.

“I get to listen to actual conversations that they’re having on the spot with customers, and see what they might run into,” she explains.

Beyond the in-person training she receives from managers, mentors, and colleagues, Mary can also learn online. Fidelity has built out an online platform that actually lets her prepare for possible opportunities at the company.

“Fidelity’s My Learning tool lets you look up other roles and access learning materials that will prepare you to progress in your career,” she says.

In addition to the online learning, Mary is given the opportunity to visit other departments, speak with managers, and shadow people in the role she hopes to have one day.

4. Community Service Matters At Fidelity

“Another thing is the volunteering. I’ve always cared about volunteering, and they give me a lot of options to do that,” Mary says.

Fidelity is committed to investing in the communities which they serve, and volunteering is one way of harnessing its employees’ know-how and passion to accomplish that goal. Some of the activities that Fidelity helps Mary get involved in are tutoring first graders, working at a local food bank, and helping a local elementary school build affordable projects and science experiments for the kids.

Unsurprisingly, the advisor in Mary is most attracted to working with students.

“My favorite so far is tutoring,” she says. “But there are a lot of opportunities depending on which group you choose.”

Find Your Dream Job at Fidelity

Interested in helping others (and yourself) build a brighter future? Learn more about finance and Fidelity on the WayUp blog!

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The world of finance isn’t just occupied by number-crunchers and economists. In fact, financial services companies are among the most innovative and customer-oriented, which is why they need such a broad range of talent to succeed.

Sarah is a perfect example of this. She recently graduated with a degree in philosophy and has a passion for creative writing—now she works for financial services leader Fidelity Investments as a Customer Relationship Advocate.

We spoke to Sarah about how she found her way into the finance world—and why working at Fidelity is a great opportunity to build a career (even if you never pictured yourself working in finance).

How A Liberal Arts Degree Can Lead To Fidelity Investments

Before coming to Fidelity, Sarah considered becoming a teacher and worked in a retail leadership role, but she didn’t feel that either of those were her calling.

“I wasn’t sure, to be honest, where I wanted to go,” Sarah tells us. “Finance wasn’t really on my radar at the time. I kind of always assumed that to be in finance you had to study finance, and that wasn’t really something in my plan.”

“It’s definitely been kind of a 180 for me,” she says.

When she heard about the Customer Relationship Advocate role and saw that it was open to people of all academic and professional backgrounds, her mind started to change. Once she took the job and began the training program, she knew she had found something special.

From Philosophy Major To Financial Guidance Provider

“What I love the most about working here is just how great the training program is,” Sarah says. “There’s a lot of support. I spent the first month learning how to do the basic jobs. Now I’m going through licensing.”

The goal of Customer Relationship Advocates is to help Fidelity’s customers solve their problems and access the right tools and services needed to help accomplish their financial goals. Essentially, they’re the front line between the company and the customer. To be successful in the role, you’ll need both knowledge of Fidelity and its products as well as general financial services knowledge and a desire to help others plan and succeed.

“It’s really kind of like being back in school,” Sarah says. “It’s just getting paid to study and learn, which is amazing.”

Between in-person classes, an online textbook, and the shadowing of current Customer Relationship Advocates, Sarah and her cohort are picking up all the necessary skills—and seeing how their career at Fidelity could unfold in the future.

“All of this training is to get us to a point where we’re confident and comfortable helping people plan for their future,” Sarah says.

If You’re Willing to Work Hard, You Can Build an Amazing Career

Because of the superb training program, Sarah feels the job is really accessible to anyone as long as they’re patient, persistent, and an excellent listener.

“It’s about being able to ask the right questions to help them find the other options they might have,” Sarah says. “It really is available to anybody if you’re willing to do the work.”

What was important to Fidelity were Sarah’s other skills—ones that had been with her throughout her life and career: communication, the ability to educate others, and the capacity to learn quickly and thoroughly about new things.

Sarah is excited about getting to combine her newfound knowledge of the financial industry with her customer-service mindset and people skills when she begins the Customer Relationship Advocate role in earnest. But even more than the role, she’s excited about a future at the company.

“It’s about the opportunity that I see here at Fidelity,” Sarah says. “It’s really a jumping-off point and way to open a career path for me.”

And with her time in the Customer Relationship Advocate role about to begin, the possibilities for Sarah are just about unlimited.

Want to start your own nontraditional journey into the financial services industry? Learn more about finance and Fidelity on the WayUp blog!

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Jennifer knew she wanted a career in marketing. It was, after all, what she majored in and the focus of her graduate program. But she knew that people who become leaders require more than just one type of experience and knowledge to get there.

Finding a job after graduation that offered that kind of diversity of experience, people, and perspectives wasn’t easy, either. Then Jen heard about Citizens Bank’s Leadership Development Programs.

“I had an undergraduate degree in marketing and I was currently pursuing my MBA, so I was looking for something that had a rotational aspect so that I could learn more about other areas of business in addition to marketing,” she says.

The program combined all of her passions: community, learning, and—of course — marketing. Needless to say, she got the job.

But what exactly is a leadership development program — and how did its diversity of opportunities, exposure, and people offer Jen such a bright future? We spoke to her to find out.

What Is A Leadership Development Program?

Citizens Bank’s LDPs are rotational programs for recent grads that offer the opportunity to learn from a slate of departments, managers, mentors, classes, and responsibilities.

Jen was in the Consumer Banking Leadership Development Program, but the company also offers LDPs in technology, finance, capital markets, and more.

For Jen, that meant undertaking four, three-month rotations across the Digital Marketing, Operations, Retail, and Consumer Strategy departments. It also meant being assigned an executive mentor, training alongside her cohort of program colleagues, and tackling major projects across the business.

“It was very different from any other entry-level roles that I was exploring,” Jen says, citing “the rotational aspect, the fact that you have exposure to executives right out of the gate, and the networking opportunity even beyond the program.”

The goal at the end of the program was to become a better professional, with full knowledge of the company and the skills for a leadership role.

How Jen and her colleagues got there, though, is the interesting part.

Learning On The Job (And From Each Other)

The program offered Jen (and everyone else in it) the opportunity to focus heavily on professional development and learning while still taking on challenging tasks and high-impact projects for the bank.

The learning and doing mostly happened at the same time, Jen says, and it came in a variety of forms.

“We were assigned executive mentors at the beginning of the program,” Jen explains. “My mentor was Lamont Young, who is the Head of Digital Marketing here, which is ultimately the organization I ended up reporting into. So, he and I still have that mentor/mentee relationship where I can go to him for advice.”

There was also exposure to other executives who ran the program, which was something Jen said was unique about the program. If you wanted to have a conversation or learn more from a senior leader, all you had to do was ask.

Another major pillar of their development (and their work) was the projects to which they were assigned.

“One of the things that Citizens does as part of being in the development program is that you work on a project with colleagues in different development programs,” she explains. “It was really great to be able to work with cross-functional teams and meet new people outside of this office as well.”

She also got to work alongside people in her Consumer Banking LDP cohort, and those relationships turned out to be some of the strongest she made at the company.

“We do a lot of networking. We do volunteer events together. We have executive Lunch and Learns together, even still being out of the program for a few years,” she says. “We’re a pretty close-knit group. When we’re all in the same office, we’ll go out for drinks or lunch.”

Great friends also make great colleagues, Jen says: “Having a cohort is awesome because you have someone to rely on and we’ll still ping each other now if we’re working on a project and we think that their experience would be helpful.”

The Program Made Her The Perfect Candidate For Her Dream Job — Which Citizens Offered Her

One of the biggest issues many recent grads face is that they simply don’t have enough experience to qualify for the jobs they really want. The Citizens LDP gave Jen years’ worth of experience and development in just 12 months. And this helped Jen make herself the perfect candidate for her dream job on the Digital Marketing team.

“We worked on different projects, so when I was in Digital Marketing, I created a marketing plan, which is something I was familiar with in college,” she says.

“But in the Retail rotation, we spent time actually with the frontline colleagues, so it was great to see that experience. It’s one thing to hear about challenges that the branch colleagues are facing when you’re on the corporate side, but when you actually experience it and can interface with the customer, that’s valuable insight,” she says.

More than being exciting, it was the perfect experience for a marketer and a business professional—she saw both the challenges faced by people in the bank and the successes they were able to bring people.

“Toward the end of the program, we all interview for open jobs,” Jen says. And given her experience and performance, hiring her was a no-brainer.

“I ended up back in Digital, which is where I really wanted to be. I’m currently on the social media team and have been for about two years now,” she says.

Jen found her dream job — and a whole new set of skills — through the Citizens Leadership Development Program. Are you ready to find yours?

Learn more and check out open roles at Citizens on WayUp!

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When Jennifer signed up to work at Citizens Bank, she didn’t do it just because of her passion for the business.

Like most employees of the nearly 200-year-old, perennially innovative New England-based bank, Jen has a passion for giving back to the community she works, lives, and grew up in.

In fact, people like Jen are the reason that the bank’s colleagues logged more than 133,000 hours of time volunteering in 2018 alone. (That’s 7,980,000 minutes, Rent fans.)

Their passion alone didn’t power that incredible number, though. We talked to Jen, one of the volunteering leaders at Citizens, about how and why Citizens gives back to the community (and how it makes an even better place to work).

Their Company Credo Says It All

The company has always been focused on their credo, which serves both as a mission statement and a description of what they do: Citizens helping citizens reach their potential.

That’s why they focus so much on giving back to their communities and supporting causes that help build long-term growth and create happier lives for the people they affect.

This goes, on the one hand, for what the company does as a business. Their financial services and products have always been designed to empower the people who use them — whether that means helping a family pay for their child’s education or helping a couple reach retirement at an age that works for them.

But even beyond what they do for their clients and customers, the colleagues of Citizens Bank use the company as a platform for good, because there’s more to being great citizens than just being a great bank.

Giving Back Is Built Into The Company

Citizens doesn’t just encourage volunteering, they make it happen. One way they do this: the Volunteer Portal.

The Volunteer Portal is a part of the Citizens Bank internal network that employees can use to find programs, organizations, and events that need their help. No matter what your passion is, you won’t have trouble finding a way to help out.

“You can search by state. You can even filter by types of activities, whether it’s teaching financial literacy, feeding the hungry,” Jen explains. “They have different categories, so you can search for organizations that way. They’re also really good about sending out emails about upcoming activities that are in your area that you can volunteer for as well.”

Jen also uses the portal to help organize activities for her team and members of the company’s Leadership Development Programs (which you can read more about here). That’s because she’s a leader on the Alumni Advisory Board, an organization that organizes events and resources for graduates of the company’s prestigious post-grad programs.

As a graduate of one of the programs, and a big fan of the volunteer events she did while she was in it, Jen found the role came naturally to her: “It’s something I really enjoy doing, speaking with the different organizations and volunteering, so it seemed like a good opportunity,” she says.

“I have a handful of organizations that we’ve worked with before that I go back to because we agree with their mission and have enjoyed working with them,” she says.

Their Causes Help People Lead Better Lives

Citizens does a lot of work to leverage their expertise and energy to help people build better lives, which is why they focus on teaching financial literacy in traditionally underserved communities.

“There are opportunities to teach those workshops in the community at local schools,” Jen says.

They also focus more broadly on charities that give back directly to the New England community: “We work a lot with the Greater Boston Food Bank, serving the communities of Jamaica Plain, preparing food for them. Just last week we volunteered with Boomerang, which is part of the AIDS Action Committee and helped them organize clothes to raise funds for their cause.”

And the types of opportunities are limitless, Jen says, adding that, “in the spring, we’ll volunteer with the Trustees outside and help with gardening or improvement projects.”

Helping others is something that aligns with Citizens in so many ways. Whether they’re volunteering, going the extra mile to help a customer, or even working internally, it’s all part of the same philosophy.

“The culture here is built on everyone being able to reach out and ask each other for help,” Jen says. So, when the people of New England ask for help, Citizens is always there to lend a hand — whether it’s one holding a financial plan or a spade.

Want to make an impact in more than just business? Check out open roles at Citizens Bank on WayUp right now!

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Citizens Bank has been around for almost 200 years—and while things have changed plenty over the last two centuries, they’ve never stopped forging ahead with new, innovative ideas. But unlike most 200-year-old companies, the bank IPO’d just about four years ago and has dedicated itself to making banking better with technology.

Citizens has always been focused on its credo and mission: Citizens helping citizens reach their potential. But what exactly does the future of customer-empowering banking look like?

Well, according to Tony, a technology leader at the company, it could look a little something like gamification, emojis, and AI.

But while those technologies are still in the theoretical stage, we spoke to Tony about the entrepreneurial culture of the bank (which oftentimes operates more like a startup than a financial services company) and the innovative tech they’re putting into action with the company’s landmark digital transformation.

The Digital Transformation: One App (And Emoji) At A Time

The number one focus of Citizens’ technological overhaul is making banking work for the changing customer.

“We’re trying to modernize and digitize the basic banking architecture,” Tony says.

And modernization means making banking work the way people actually want it to: on demand and with amazing customer service.

“We see mobile transactions now—a year ago—overtook online banking transactions. Mobile’s becoming the key interface with our customers and obviously it’s starting to become more prevalent than branch transactions as well,” Tony explains.

That means Citizens is investing heavily in its mobile app: a user-friendly interface, convenient login options like facial and touch recognition, and all the attractive features for which mobile banking has become so popular.

That’s where interesting technologies like AI, machine-learning, and gamification can come into play, too.

Gamification is the practice of adding useful interactive elements that keep users engaged with the app. What does that look like? Tony explains: “Earning points and doing things like qualifying for certain gifts or discounts to increase usage and adoption. Just becoming more embedded in people’s lives so they use the bank like they would an app.”

As for AI integration, Tony says there are a ton of opportunities for the bank to use machine learning to make smarter offers and tailored solutions based on user preferences.

And beyond the investment in mobile and online banking tech, Tony notes that Citizens sees a ton of room for innovation in branch-based banking, too.

“We’ve just been upgrading all of our ATMs to make them more interactive and with an easier flow,” he says. And that’s just the beginning.

The Best Part? The Entrepreneurial Culture Puts People Like You To Work On These Projects

“Being a super reasonable bank and a long-standing bank, it’s a very collaborative organization,” Tony explains. And that more relaxed, collaborative culture contributes to the sense of entrepreneurship across the organization.

“In line with the technology investments, we’re also pivoting to Agile working practices,” Tony explains. Agile is a method of working that involves giving more responsibility and ownership to a small team or “pod” who can integrate creative solutions quickly, execute on quick fixes, and respond to issues that arise.

“Rather than wait for everything to be perfect, we try to do continuous releases and upgrades,” he says.

One of the best features of these working practices, and the entrepreneurial culture in general, is that it empowers interns and entry-level people to contribute more and learn more in the process.

“It brings fresh insight to our teams,” he explains. “We’ve got a group of older developers and we’ve got interns coming out of colleges or Year Up. They bring different insights to the end-user experience.”

Even if you’re not a tech person, per se, Tony says there are still opportunities for you to take advantage of the digital transformation. Agile pods put business and product people to work alongside developers and engineers.

And the company’s adoption of new technologies doesn’t just benefit their customers; the bank is also investing in collaborative software (like chat apps, screen sharing, and cloud sharing) and their new HQ in Johnston, Rhode Island, is designed to promote collaboration and seamless work.

“We’ve got big agile rooms. We’ve got a lot of technology in the rooms to help people do their jobs,” Tony says. “And having three-and-a-half thousand people on a new campus really helps with the entrepreneurial spirit, the leveraging of technology, and working in new ways.”

Ready to use new tech to make new tech? Check out open roles and more from Citizens on WayUp!

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If you’re from the northern part of the U.S., then you know all too well how that you only truly get two weeks of temperate weather every year. (Well, give or take a few weeks.) But imagine being able to wear a thin jacket during the entire winter—that’s what these warm cities offer.

Here’s to starting a new life in a city with weather you can actually brag about. Check out these five entry-level jobs in warmer climates.

1. Hedge Fund Services in Tempe, AZ

One of the first things anyone will tell you about Arizona is that it’s hot, but that it’s a dry heat—and that’s supposed to be the best kind.

Plus, Northern Trust’s entry-level Hedge Fund Services role will allow you to get involved in world-class finance without having to live in a freezing cold metropolis.

Interested? Apply right here.

2. Management Trainee in Miami, FL

Learn the ways of the Branch Manager with Enterprise as a member of its Management Trainee program. You’ll work alongside a supportive staff getting experience, chasing bonuses and promotions, and, best of all, you’ll do it all in 70 degree (and sunny) weather.

It is, after all, the sunshine state. Interested? Apply right here.

3. Sales & Recruiting in Los Angeles, CA

There’s a reason people have always wanted to live in LA, and it’s not the traffic. Despite Florida being the official sunshine state, people in California sure seem to get their fair share of vitamin D.

Working for Apex has plenty of benefits, but perhaps in this season, the most important is location.

Apply right here (and get a guaranteed phone interview).

4. Global Asset Management Analyst in Fort Worth, TX

Lockheed Martin is a leader in the aerospace and defense industry. They make deep-space vehicles, military equipment, and fighter jets that fly faster than sound.

Fort Worth is a leader in delicious southern cooking, historic “Wild West” districts, and amazing nightlife. Plus, that “North” Texas weather just won’t quit.

Interested? Apply right here.

5. Tutor in…Anywhere With WiFI

What’s better than working remote? Working remote from a resort. Take your work with you as a tutor with Varsity Tutors. Work from a sandy resort, a desert oasis, or a tropical bungalow…as long as you can get on a Skype call or the phone, you can work on your personal tutoring business.

Apply right here.

See your dream city but not your dream job on this list? Don’t sweat it. Start searching for your dream job and filter by city on WayUp.

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If you haven’t already heard, it’s side hustle season. And with all of these amazing opportunities to boost your resume, sharpen your skills, and—of course—make more money, you might be wondering what you should actually do with all that extra cash.

If you’re anything like Spongebob and Patrick, you might’ve already tried burying it, shredding it, and even giving it away.

But for those looking for something short of the Squarepants Method, here are some suggestions for what to do with all that extra cash.

1. Buy Some Christmas Presents That People Actually Want

You’re an adult now. Kind of. So maybe it’s time to shop like one. Don’t go too crazy. Your parents and friends won’t want you to blow all your money on gifts. However, it’ll be nice to buy your family and a few friends some gifts they might actually want.

2. Get Yourself The Perfect Interview Outfit

There are a ton of ways to nail the interview outfit. Whether it’s a business formal affair or a casual networking event conversation, there’s always an art to presenting your best self. The only issue: Securing the perfect outfit.

3. Get Ready To Pay Your Students Loans

Student debt is a reason that people end up taking a job out of desperation rather than waiting for their dream job (or at least a dream job). Get ahead on yours by putting away some money to pay it off when the collector comes calling.

4. Book A Spring Break Trip

Whether you’re into a traditional beach bacchanal in Cabo or an earthy road trip to the Grand Canyon, vacations cost money. They’re also really, really fun. Use some of that extra scratch to take advantage of a time in your life when you don’t have to worry about vacation days and just worry about when you and your friends are off from school.

5. Save It

We know. This is perhaps the most boring possible answer to the question: What should I do with my money? But, hey, we’ve got to give you at least one responsible answer. Put that money away and you’ll have it when you really need it…or want it.

In all seriousness, this is time to save your money. You picked up a side hustle because you have time to spare. That’s not always going to be the case. So, it’s good to put away that extra money while you can actually earn it.

No Matter What You Do, Keep (Side) Hustling

Congratulations, you’re making a ton of extra money with your side hustle. But it’s called a “hustle” for a reason. You’ve got to put in the work, so keep doing it. Whether it’s writing, pet sitting, dog walking, tutoring, delivering, canvassing, creating, or anything else, just get out there and keep doing it.

Haven’t found your hustle yet? Check out our list of the four best side hustles for your resume (and your wallet) or search for your dream gig on WayUp.

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Side hustles are a way of making money without the commitment of a full-time (or even a normal part-time) gig to worry about. In fact, they can often work in tandem with being a full-time student, having a regular part-time job, or—if you’re crazy busy—both of those things.

Some side hustles also work with full-time jobs. These are usually more freelance roles and ones that allow you to define your schedule and pick up work when it works for you. This means putting in extra time when you have it and getting extra money when you need it.

With all of this flexibility, who needs another reason to sign up for a side hustle? Well, just in case, we’ve put together a list of the top three reasons everyone should have a side hustle.

1. They Can Help You Move Up

And the best side hustles can accomplish not one, but two valuable goals for you:

1. Make money.
2. Beef up your resume.

While it’s different than a full-time job or an internship, a side hustle still “counts” as work experience and can be a major boon to your resume. Think about it: You’re still picking up new skills. You’re still contributing to the functions of a company. Plus, you’re actually demonstrating next-level time management skills by showing that you’re able to handle your current job, studies, or whatever is your primary occupation while also killing it at a different job entirely.

Side hustles can also demonstrate talents that you might not otherwise get the chance to show off. For example, finding a gig as a full-time journalist or writer can be pretty difficult, even with the proper experience on your resume. However, tons of online publications and companies need writers to make digital content for them on a freelance basis. That’s a side hustle that works wonders on your resume AND makes you money. And that’s just one example.

Your resume should show what you’re passionate about, what skills you’re most proud of, and where you want your career to go. A side hustle helps you illustrate that a lot better—and shows that you’re serious about pursuing your goals, no matter how lofty or ambitious they might be.

2. You’ll Get A Taste For The Entrepreneurial World

When you’ve got a side hustle, chances are that you’re—in a sense—your own boss. You set your schedule, you pursue new clients, and you build lasting relationships with customers. While this might not seem like a lot, it actually makes you the owner of your very own business.

Consider side hustles like being a Tutor at Varsity Tutors or a Pet Sitter/Dog Walker/Animal Lover @ Rover—at these companies, you’re basically running your own small business. They connect you with students, clients, or adorable puppies, and it’s up to you to make those relationships as profitable and potent as you can.

You’ll be the face of your own company, learn the value of your time, and see how important it is to market yourself properly to get referrals.

These skills are important for everyone, no matter what kind of career they want to have. Even if you’re not interested in entering the business world for yourself one day, you can still benefit. Intrapreneurship is the practice of creating new products or services and capitalizing on market opportunities within an established organization. Being able to execute on new initiatives like a true entrepreneur will help you move up any corporate ladder fast AND lead to a more fulfilling career overall.

That’s a benefit you can’t get with just any kind of job.

3. You Can Make Connections That Lead To A Full-Time Job (It’s Called Networking!)

At this age, connections are more valuable than ever. With only a couple summers of internships and (maybe) a year of work behind you, chances are the “experience” section on your resume won’t always be enough to get your foot in the door of your dream company. That’s why networking, whenever possible, is important. And a side hustle can help you do just that.

Not quite understanding how a side hustle can help you network? Let’s go through a few examples.

You’re working in a gig economy job for a new tech company. You start to understand their operations, build a relationship with the regional leader, and—perhaps—you find yourself in a position to ask for a recommendation when it comes to applying for a full-time business or tech role at that company. You could even ask your point of contact at the company if there are any openings at the company for someone like you. This is how some of the best jobs are found.

Let’s say you’re working as a tutor, then you’ve got yourself a list of clients. Hopefully you’ve shown your students (and their parents) that you’ve got both a special skill/talent and the ability to communicate effectively. This can mean a recommendation to the company where they do their internship or where their parents work. Plus, it’s more than just recommending a friend; it’s a recommendation from someone who’s known you both as a person and an employee.

Find Your Side Hustle, Right Now

If you’re sold (and you should be), then now is the time to get cracking. Pick a skill or a passion, find a way to get paid for it, and then apply to that side hustle on WayUp. Whether it’s freelance writing, dog walking, tutoring, field marketing, or something else altogether, you can find it on WayUp.

We’ve even put together a handy list of the four best side hustles for your resume, so check it out and get applying!

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Ralph Lauren isn’t just a clothing company. It’s a group of retail brands that design, produce, and market authentic apparel, home products, fragrance, and way, way more.

And working there isn’t just a job. It’s being part of a family that makes amazing things happen, both in the markets they serve and in the communities they work.

Here’s a look inside what makes working at Ralph Lauren so different—and a few things you might actually be surprised to learn.

1. It’s A Team Deeply Inspired By Ralph Lauren’s Dream

Ralph Lauren began his career selling ties out of a drawer in the Empire State Building. Through talent, perseverance, and an entrepreneurial spirit Ralph Lauren grew a team of like-minded creators and businesspeople and built one of the most recognizable, iconic brands in the world.

The company is built on collaborative relationships, on strong friendships, and on the collective effort of an incredibly diverse team. After all, you can’t make thousands of premium products without a team of thousands of uniquely talented people.

Teamwork is, in fact, one of the company’s biggest strengths and, as a team, Ralph Lauren  employees make a serious impact in the communities where they live and work. Philanthropy at Ralph Lauren is about more than corporate donations, it’s about the Ralph Lauren family getting together to work on causes that matter to them.

Throughout the year, RL teams around the world get out into their communities and create the change they want to see. Whether it’s supporting cancer care through Pink Pony, Ralph Lauren’s global initiative in the fight against cancer or building homes for the underserved through Habitat for Humanity, Ralph Lauren employees make a difference in their communities.

2. It’s Not All Fashion Jobs (Ralph Lauren Has A Corporate Internship Program)

Even though the Polo horseman is a fashion staple, Ralph Lauren is more than a fashion brand. Creating, marketing, and distributing the many products they offer takes a lot more than just designers.

While the team still looks for the same creative, entrepreneurial spark in all of their interns and new hires, they know that X factor comes in a ton of different forms. There are, after all, many ways to be marketer with an entrepreneurial spirit or a financial analyst with a knack for creative problem-solving.

Some of the departments hiring for the company’s 10-week, elite corporate internship program include Information Technology, Human Resources, Hospitality, Finance, and Innovation. All of these departments work with technology and utilize skills that allow them to succeed in an incredibly competitive industry—which means you’ll be working alongside the best.

Here’s why that might come in handy.

3. They’re Constantly Learning New Skills

Ralph Lauren operates in the fields of e-commerce, digital advertising, complex supply chains, and more. The company is constantly evolving to stay true to its vision and to meet the growing expectations of its customers. That means the people are constantly adapting, too.

Ralph Lauren’s culture of learning and teaching gives its employees a ton of opportunities to learn new things on the job, from their peers, and from their mentors and managers. Most of the learning comes on the job, while you’re working through new responsibilities. But that doesn’t mean you’ll be left in the deep end without a lifeline. Ralph Lauren encourages collaboration, peer-to-peer knowledge sharing, and mentorship to ensure that you can add value to the company AND grow as a professional.

Working for a company like Ralph Lauren means learning how to apply your skills to one of the world’s most adaptive e-commerce and consumer goods brands. That’s something that will help you in tons of different careers.

Think your unique talents can contribute to Ralph Lauren’s global mission? Want to grow and learn from the best? Check out jobs and internships from Ralph Lauren on WayUp right now!

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Don’t miss out on insights from three amazing finance professionals with exciting careers outside the banking world. Join us on October 30 in person at WayUp’s NYC headquarters in the Flatiron District or watch at home as we stream the event on Facebook Live.

RSVP today and get the best seats in the house for food, networking, insider insights, and more.

Studying or interested in finance, but not in the traditional path of banking? You’re in luck.

There are plenty of options for people with financial skill sets outside of the banking world. Corporate Finance, Accounting, and even Venture Capital are all paths available to finance-types without a desire to enter the traditional banking grind.

And thanks to Johnson & Johnson, some of the leaders in those spaces are headed to WayUp on October 30 to talk about how people like you can start their finance careers, entirely free of the banking world.

One of the expert panelists, Vinny Pujji, is a 2014 graduate of UPenn’s elite Huntsman program in Economics and International Studies. After founding two startups in online payments and education, Vinny joined the team at Insight Venture Partners in New York City where he serves as an Investment Associate. He’ll talk all about combining a finance skill set with other passions to fuel a career in one of the most exciting, rewarding industries: Venture Capital.

Our other panelist is a veteran of Corporate Finance: Scott Trzaskawka, who works as the VP of Global Finance Talent Development at Johnson & Johnson, where he oversees the development of hundreds of recent grads and new hires on Johnson & Johnson’s finance team. He’ll talk about how finance plays a role in major corporations and how you can utilize more than just the number-crunching part of your brain when you get a job in Corporate Finance.

Finally, we’ll be joined by WayUp’s own Director of Finance and Accounting, Jess McKean. She’s worked for both large corporations and in fast-paced startups as an accounting and finance expert.

The event is sponsored by Johnson & Johnson. They’ve remained a leader in healthcare and consumer goods for more than a century by embracing technological trends, constantly innovating, and—most important—hiring only the best talent for all of their teams.

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The good fight doesn’t always look like you think it might.

Sometimes the fight against climate change looks less like an activist chaining himself to a tree and more like consultants in business casual poring over Excel sheets. (Not that we don’t need both types!)

Enter CohnReznick, an accounting and advisory firm with a conscience and a nose for the business interests of the future. Lucky for them, those passions align with one of the most important facets of the fight against climate change: renewable energy.

Here’s how CohnReznick uses its business acumen to make major headway in the fight against climate change.

Tax Warriors For Renewable Energy

As one of the country’s premier accounting firms, CohnReznick is full of tax experts. Though it might surprise you, this quality makes it the perfect ally for innovative companies trying to push the bounds of renewable energy.

With the renewable energy space comes the complex legal jungle of permits, regulations, and tax credits. The energy industry is set up—for better or worse—with a mountain of hurdles that prevent newcomers from making it to market. There are tax credits and government assistance programs that can help get these altruistic energy providers off the ground, but those are very hard to access without immense knowledge of the legal system and tax codes.

That’s where CohnReznick comes in.

Interested in how, exactly, this works? It provides tax expertise, helps renewable companies close deals with investors, and even teams up with its sister company, CohnReznick Capital, to offer full-service partnerships with companies doing the most to change our society for the better.

They arrange for investors to get involved, and they can also assure them that the books are sound. This industry expertise has been huge for young renewable companies.

Consulting Captain Planets

With more than 100 partnerships in the renewable energy sector, CohnReznick’s strategic focus has made it a leader in the renewable energy world, all without having to actually generate a single volt of electricity. CohnReznick’s commitment to renewables exceeds that of a purely financial interest—it’s a thought leader and an innovator in its own right.

CohnReznick partners with groups like the American Council on Renewable Energy, the Solar Energy Industries Association, and the American Wind Energy Association, so it can reach the companies who could most benefit from its advice. It also hosts a yearly Renewable Energy Summit and Accounting Forum.

Its climate change expertise doesn’t just extend to renewable energy, though. It also fights the disastrous effects of hurricanes and other natural disasters, which have intensified because of climate change.

Partnering with FEMA and other disaster relief agencies, CohnReznick has been in charge of administering billions of dollars of government aid to the victims of catastrophes like Hurricane Irma. It also helps mitigate the damage, arriving in places like Texas and Louisiana days before the storm struck, providing guidance and advisory services to local businesses and agencies before the disaster even happened.

Smart Consulting + Renewable Energy = A Better World For Everyone

Members of the CohnReznick team aren’t just a part of a consulting firm—they’re a part of a group of intelligent human beings putting their minds toward tasks bigger than themselves.

Whatever your passions are, you can leverage them at CohnReznick to become more than just an accountant.

Interested in being part of the smartest team in consulting? Check out fun facts, perks, and jobs and internships from CohnReznick on WayUp right now!

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School’s back in session and it’s not all classes and books. The fall semester is also the biggest time of year for recruiting—especially when it comes to the most competitive, sought-after jobs for business, accounting, and finance students.

1. Be Excellent

Now if this one seems kind of obvious, then just hear us out. Big 4 Accounting Firm jobs and internships are incredibly competitive. Preparing for them can take years of school, clubs, and other accomplishments. If you’re a sophomore and you’re finding yourself a lackluster candidate compared to your peers, it’s gonna be hard to beat them in the process without some sort of miraculous, stand-out trait (and the ability to prove it). You can take a semester (or even a year) to beef up your application just in case it doesn’t get accepted the first time around.

All that’s to say, make sure you’re at the top of your game before you apply to one of the Big 4 accounting firms (or even other top accounting firms). There are thousands of would-be accountants and consultants all over the world hoping to secure a spot in one of the top global internship programs in professional services. You should be a leader among leaders, an ace in the classroom, and a dedicated worker.

But just being excellent isn’t always everything…

2. Show Them That Excellence, Stand Out

But if you’re here, chances are you’re ALREADY excellent. So let’s talk about how to make that really count: Show it on your resume and in your application.

For example, let’s say you’re the President of the Accountants For Good Club at your school. It’s a club that combines charity with the magic of accounting. Sounds pretty good, right? Even something as relevant and impressive as this should be properly showcased, though, if you want to get the proper mileage out of it.

Here’s why.

Being the President of the Accountants For Good club is great, but there are a ton of club presidents at a ton of great schools. Some might even have experience more relevant than an accounting and community service club. So, in order to stand out among stand-outs, you’ve gotta know how to translate that club experience into working experience, right there on the resume page.

It’s all about how you say it.

Take that accomplishment and explain why it matters. For example, under “President of the Accountants For Good Club,” list out some of the things that happened under your leadership. For example, “raised $15,000 for victims of Hurricane Irene in Puerto Rico.”

This can be followed up with some relevant business skills, too. One example: “Executed transfer of funds to charity.” You could also try, “managed collections of funds,” or “created a system for tracking funds.”

Basically, that’s everything that has to happen with every club fundraiser, but you just said it in a way that translates it perfectly into actual skills. And it doesn’t have to be about accounting, either. This can be done with leadership skills, management skills, event-planning skills—really anything you can think of that’s done in a club or organizational setting.

Let them know that your activities and experiences are preparing you to work for them.

3. Pursue Your Passion (At The Firm)

The Big 4 Accounting Firms (and many of the other ones, too) are massive corporations with tens of thousands of employees. Their people work in all different departments and offer a ton of different services (that’s why most of them prefer to be called “professional services firms,” rather than just “accounting firms”). They offer clients assistance in the form of business management, tax, accounting, IT, and even human resources consulting.

These accounting firms are full of all stripes of business brainiacs. It’s fine if you’re interested in one of the less traditional routes. It can actually be an advantage for you to have unique interests. If you’ve got a classic business background in school, but an extracurricular interest in technology, then you could be the ideal candidate for someone specializing in business technology.

There are a couple ways to leverage this. First, you can see if the department that interests you the most is available directly through the application. Then, just be sure to optimize your resume toward that department and check the right box on your application. Another way is to actually ask a recruiter about it: either in person or over email. Let’s say you really are the President of the Accountants For Good Club at Your School University. You could ask a Big 4 recruiter whether there are openings in that department and how to apply.

4. Be Professional, Very Professional

All joking aside, this is truly the key to impressing your recruiters: Be professional. You should remain prompt, polite, prepared, and personable at all times. It’s okay to be nervous. But even with nerves, try to show them what you’ve got. Send flawless emails, arrive on time for interviews and events, and be prepared for the interview.

Qualities like these mark leaders and otherwise excellent candidates. While you can still get the job without them, it sure makes it a lot easier to stand out in their memory (or at least not stick out negatively) if you’ve flawlessly executed the simple responsibilities and details of the recruiting process on your end.

A few things that could make the difference: Researching the company, position, and department before your application and interview; answering any phone calls with a polite and professional, “Hello, this is ___.” instead of just a “hey;” following up within 24 hours of the interview thanking them for their time and letting them know you look forward to the next steps.

Now, Go Get Your Dream Job

There’s a place for all types of talent at these (and many other) illustrious accounting firms. They’re a great way to start a career in so many fields, because you gain exposure to the inner workings of not just one company, but all the clients that you’ll handle.

Ready to start your dream career in consulting or accounting? Recruiting season is in full-swing and all the best accounting firms are hiring right now on WayUp!

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Summer’s over and it’s an absolute tragedy. Waterparks have shut down. The ice cream man has stopped showing up to your pick-up games. And—of course—your summer job (or lack thereof) has gone out of style, fast.

While we can’t help you with the water slides or the King Cones, we can certainly help you get a better gig now that it’s a more temperate, businesslike season.

It’s time for a full-time job—and we’ve got the hookup.

Here are 10 full-time, amazing jobs hiring recent grads right now.

1. Ops Associate in the Emerging Leaders Program @ Nielsen

Nielsen sets the gold standard in market research and analysis. Your first full-time job could be as an Ops Associate in their ELP.

The Emerging Leaders Program trains the next generation of data tech executives. If you’re a tech person or a business-minded recent grad, this is an amazing opportunity to get into the world of market research.

2. Sales Analyst @ Unilever

Unilever products are used by a third of the Earth’s population on any given day. That’s more than 2.5 billion people. If your first full-time job is with Unilever, you’ll be a part of one of the world’s biggest companies.

They’re hiring Sales Analysts for some of their brands. You’ll be analyzing sales data, identifying patterns, and providing business solutions to the company. An excellent first job in the consumer goods industry, this role is great for number-crunchers, business brainiacs, and more. What are you waiting for? Apply now!

3. Inside Sales Representative @ Dell

Want to start a career that combines business with tech? Try sales at Dell. They’re innovators in every field, including salesmanship. If you’ve got a passion for technology that makes life better, a gift for human interaction, and problem-solving skills like no other, then you should definitely apply to this role.

4. Software Engineer @ Avanade

Avanade is a business tech consulting firm, which makes it the dream company for recent grads. You can travel, learn about all types of businesses, and get the full consultant experience while remaining in a tech-first role. Personable, practical programmers should definitely apply!

5. Research & Development Development Program @ Belden

Belden is all about sending signals, literally. They make the best tech for communications, network architecture, and even information security. Here’s a chance to help build what’s next in an industry that touches, well, everything.

6. Recruiting/Sales Specialist @ TEKsystems

Recruiting and Sales skills are like peanut butter and jelly. They go great together and one of them is pretty hard to get anything out of without the other. That’s why TEKsystems, a leading staffing firm, looks for people eager to break into sales/recruiting and offers a killer starting salary of $60k.

7. Business Systems Analyst @ Travelers

Join the legendary insurance company’s Technology Development Program as a Business Systems Analyst. You’ll work and train alongside professionals on the cutting edge of business tech. This is an amazing first job as it sets you up with skills that work well at any company.

8. Apparel Designer (Women’s) @ Under Armour

Worry not, creatives. There is, in fact, something for you on this list. Under Armour makes amazing gear for amazing athletes. And here’s your opportunity to use your creativity to contribute to that in their trendy New York office.

Your first full-time job could actually be designing some of the items that clothe the world’s most renowned athletes like Lindsey Vonn and Tom Brady.

9. Supply Chain Trainee Program @ Ferguson

Supply Chain is one of the most exciting fields in business. It’s action-packed, high-intensity, and it rewards its experts with authority and competitive salary. But breaking into the industry can be hard. That’s why Ferguson’s Supply Chain Trainee Program is the perfect first full-time job in the industry. It’s an awesome way to get your foot in the door.

10. Electrical Engineer @ Raytheon

Raytheon’s a defense contractor that makes amazing stuff for the government, military, and even space agencies. It’s a patriotic, high-stakes job. Don’t miss it.

These are just the beginning of the amazing jobs hiring on WayUp right now. No matter what your major was or your future goals are, you can find your next step on WayUp.

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It’s true that not every internship is created equal. To be an intern with OppenheimerFunds is certainly an exception to that rule. Don’t believe us? Watch:

With offices across the country, OppenheimerFunds is a leading global asset manager dedicated to serving the diverse needs of our clients that range from institutions to financial advisors to individual investors.

Founded in 1959, the firm has a proven track record of identifying rewarding opportunities for clients by following these four principles that make up The Right Way to Invest: make global connections, look to the long-term, take intelligent risks and invest with experience.

The firm’s investment staff comprises 17 independent but collaborative teams that specialize in equity, fixed income, alternatives and multi-asset investment strategies, and smart beta solutions.

If you’re interested in joining the team, you check out their company profile to learn more!

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Over the past few years, cryptocurrencies have gone from a hopeless meme to an emerging trend drawing reactions from markets and governments around the world. But while most business behemoths have kept crypto-related tech at arm’s length, that doesn’t mean they aren’t willing to learn from some of the technologies that are associated—though not interconnected—with it.

One such innovative firm is Northern Trust. The global financial institution has recently employed the blockchain technology used by cryptos and launched the first-ever blockchain-based ledger for private equity. What, exactly, is that? It’s a cutting-edge software tool that shifts the method of recording and verifying financial transactions, particularly complex ones, in ways that can save time and money.

To better understand Northern Trust’s culture of innovation, we spoke to Arijit Das, IT Developer and Blockchain technology expert at the company.

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What Is The Blockchain? 

If you’re interested in finance, tech, or business, you’ve probably heard about blockchain before. A blockchain is a shared record, in which all data kept is universally standardized and unchangeable (without leaving a trail, at least) for the participants. This decentralized method of data storage is, theoretically, unhackable, because there’s no single server or unit to breach and tamper with. (Hence the “chain.”)  A completely separate technology from cryptocurrency, blockchain technology is a tool that forward-thinking Fin-Tech firms are increasingly finding new and innovative uses for.

“The way we see blockchain benefitting us right now, is more along its functions as a distributed ledger technology,” Arijit says. “It benefits the business by sharing data in a trusted manner between the different parties.”

The most interesting aspect of this tech, Arijit stresses, is that it tells you which data you can trust. This alone puts Northern Trust in the lead when it comes to security. But there are other substantial business benefits as well.

As Arijit explains, ledgers have always been an essential but very complicated aspect of the banking business. Both investors and firms need to have a clear record of who took what from whom, and both parties have fallen victim to error and dishonesty in the past. Even with the advent of digital record-keeping and the internet, ledgers have been difficult to keep both secure and consistent among all parties.

In the past, parties involved in transactions were forced to rely on outside partners like government agencies or contractors to verify information. This process, however, was expensive and slow. Blockchain eliminates this necessity, enabling Northern Trust to be a much nimbler partner for its clients.

That’s why, even in an industry where the game has been changed quite a few times, blockchain stands out as such a game-changer: It automates processes that people couldn’t previously trust programming to handle.

How To Deal With The Data Deluge

Given the obsession we as a society have with data and its collection, it might be surprising to learn that one of the biggest problems with big data is that we don’t know what to do with it.

“Ninety percent of the world’s data was created in the last two years,” Arijit says. “And only about 0.5 percent of that data is actually used.”

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And thanks to things like the growing network of smart devices, satellites, and applications, the amount of data will only continue to expand.

“It’s very dangerous to have data [that] has dubious sources. We all know what happens when things like that occur,” Arijit says. “As data proliferates all over the world, it’s essential that we have some means of tracking problems and tracking where it originates from and whether it’s trusted. And blockchain provides you with a technology to be able to do that.”

The Future Of Banking: Robotics, AI, And The Blockchain “Ecosystem”

There’s more than just blockchain tech being developed at Northern Trust. “We’re also very active in leveraging things like robotics and artificial intelligence,” Arijit says. “We have several programs going on where we’re looking at utilizing AI to predict certain data or certain patterns.”

According to Arijit, AI can have a profound impact on the banking industry, where being the first to analyze minute shifts in data can mean either capitalizing on big opportunities or protecting yourself against losses.

“We’re also using some of the new big data techniques. We’ve got specialist big data tools from Silicon Valley startups. We’ve got big data processing facilities and technologies,” Arijit says.

On top of all that, they also have a new UX design lab dedicated to maximizing the ease and effectiveness of the user experience.

It’s this unique mix of creative, technical, and financial experts that makes Northern Trust an extremely versatile company—both as a business and as an employer. And it’s this innovative culture that enables Northern Trust’s employees to find and create new roles for themselves, all without ever leaving the company.

If you’re interested in working at the corner of finance and innovation, then check out open positions at Northern Trust—they’re hiring on WayUp now!

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Banking: It’s the oldest industry in the modern world—but it’s also the one that’s been transformed the most by technology.

You can attribute this evolution to the rise of Financial Technology (FinTech). It’s one of the economy’s fastest-growing sectors, and it has turned the smartest banks into tech powerhouses.

However, not all banks deploy their tech prowess in the same way. Take Deutsche Bank, which continuously looks for driven and passionate people to join their team. Here’s a look at some of the innovative, impactful work Deutsche Bank’s Tech Team has created.

The DB + Cure Leukaemia Foundation Hackathon

Hackathons are a regular part of a technical team’s development. Why? They’re a great way to get a working prototype of a product off the ground.

Except this time, it wasn’t about making a banking product. It was about improving the lives of leukemia patients.

Deutsche Bank’s chosen method? Devising an app that could connect patients with the Cure Leukaemia Foundation, a charity based in the United Kingdom. They provide resources on everything from self-esteem and mental health support to information on different treatments and diets for patients undergoing treatment. (If you’re curious about the different spellings, it’s because leukemia is spelled “leukaemia” in British English.)

Deutsche Bank is a global company, so they had technical teams from around the world competing to code the best app in only a day’s time. Squads of tech whizzes from Germany, Romania, the UK, Russia, Hong Kong, Singapore, and the US worked around-the-clock to create an app built off Deutsche Bank’s dev platform, Fabric.

The final product? An app that could truly change the way people with leukemia live with and respond to the disease.

The winning team was “She Hacks,” who represented Deutsche Bank’s London tech group. The all-female coding team built Sanguine, an app that connects patients based on their symptoms and individual diagnosis to help them cope and stay strong during the treatment process.  This approach helped solve one of the daunting obstacles leukemia patients face: They struggle to find the kind of information that can help them feel “normal” and confident during treatment.

Sanguine uses factors like gender, diagnosis, age, and more to connect patients and demystify the treatment and recovery process. It curates articles and advice from trusted sources in the Cure Leukaemia network, and it also collects their well-being data, which they can choose to share with doctors, family, and friends.

From Charitable To Cutting Edge: Tech At Deutsche Bank

Technologists at Deutsche Bank also make some of the most cutting-edge solutions in FinTech. The bank has a centralized tech advancement center in its native Germany, called The Digital Factory. It serves as a hub for Deutsche Bank’s global tech projects.

Some of these incredible initiatives include a digital currency exchange platform, a mobile payment system, and a multi-banking online hub for clients with complex accounts. Yet another one is the Deutsche Bank Digital Safe (also known as eSafe), which is a highly secure digital platform for sensitive documents, information, passwords, and more. The variety of projects Deutsche Bank technologists work on means they seek experts and rising talent from all types of specialties and backgrounds – making it an excellent place for interns and recent grads to learn more about a certain skill set.

No matter what the project is, though, Deutsche Bank is looking for technologists who create and think with passion. Whether your app changes the way leukemia patients connect with a support network or the way investors access their projected data, the enthusiasm for entrepreneurial thinking and desire to work on outcome-oriented projects remains the same.

Think you’ve got what it takes to be a Deutsche Bank techy? Check out fun facts, videos and amazing job opportunities from Deutsche Bank on WayUp today!

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For a lot of the most exclusive companies, it’s recruiting season. That means coming out to Career Fairs, Job Fairs, panels, networking events, coffee chats, and way more. Top companies are doing everything they can to get on campus and meet with top talent.

But there’s only so much time to look for great talent—which is why you have to make yourself easy to find.

Here’s how to stand out at a Career Fair, networking event, or any other in-person, professional opportunity.

1. Research, Plan, Strategize

One of the best ways to succeed at a Career Fair or networking event is to do your homework. Here’s some of the stuff you’re going to want to find out:

• Who’s going to be there
• Basic info on the companies showing up
• What sorts of roles they hire for

This info will help you make your top ten or top five list, which is a good way to set goals. For example, I’m going to put my resume in—at least—the hands of recruiters from eight of my top ten companies.

Learn a little bit about each company: what they do, how big they are, and what kinds of roles they hire for. This way, you can know whether or not they’re right for your experience, skills, and long-term goals.

2. Come Prepared

You want to look cool, calm, and collected at a Career Fair (or any other event), so pack and dress accordingly.

In terms of dress, you want to look nice, but not naive or tactless, so dress accordingly (check out the “Networking Guru” outfit in this interview/event style guide). Make sure you follow event-specific dress codes (if there are any). You don’t want to be uncomfortable or overly sweaty, and given that these usually take place in crowded conference halls or gymnasium-type places, that can be a risk when wearing a heavy suit or jacket. So, avoid the three-piece, wool suit and opt for a “smart casual” look instead. A nice button-down or blouse and dark jeans are usually entirely acceptable.

Don’t bring too much to a Career Fair or networking event. You’ll look silly carrying around an over-stuffed backpack or a pulling a resume out of a huge bunch of papers. Just bring a small bag (if any), a folder or leather folio containing copies of your resume, and yourself.

3. Make The Transactions

You want to make a genuine connection with your interviewers, but at the end of the day, going to a  Career Fair or networking event is all about the “next steps.” And the only way to move on to the next phase of the process is to take action while you’re there. Here’s what you need to do:

After making a polite, enthusiastic first impression, listening to their spiel, and telling them what you’re passionate about, give them a copy of your resume and ask for a business card. Let them know you’re going to follow up and you look forward to connecting and learning more. If they give out any other next steps (like “go to this website” or “submit an app through our system”), then be sure that you do that before you reach out.

It’s great to connect with recruiters as a fellow human being, but at the end of the day, it’s going to be hard for them to really remember each person they’ve talked to and what they’re about. That’s why you need to get your resume in their hands and their business card in your wallet.

The same goes for you: You might not remember the details of every conversation at the end of the event or the day, so make sure you take notes somewhere about the important details, conversational highlights, and any specific actions you need to take. (Pro-tip: Don’t take notes while talking to the recruiter, rather, use their business card as a place to jot down key talking points to help jog your memory later on.)

4. Follow Up With Action Items

After you’ve successfully completed the above three steps, you’re going to want to follow up with the recruiter you spoke to at the event. Be sure to touch on anything specific you may have noted like a personal detail you remember about them or a website/application they told you to check out.

Things to do in your follow-up:

• Thank them for their time
• Tell them it was nice meeting them
• Include an interesting personal detail to stand out
• Let them know you submitted an app and look forward to hearing from them
• If there’s no app, try to ask an insightful question or for specific advice to establish a rapport

Avoid doing stuff like this:

• Sounding like a template (if it reads like a generic response, it is and they won’t care about your follow-up)
• Being awkward, unprofessional, or try too hard to be funny (it’s a business transaction)
• Asking them questions that you can easily have answered on their website or Wikipedia (it’s okay to ask some questions, but you don’t want to seem unintelligent or unresourceful)

The follow-up email is an excellent touch of professionalism, which is one of the few traits you can actually demonstrate in this type of limited interaction, so don’t waste this opportunity.

One Small Step For You, One Giant Leap At A Career

None of these steps take much effort on your part. However, any one of them can end up being a major signal to recruiters that you’re a person who is prepared for the working world. One of these tips could help demonstrate that you’re ready for the big leagues of a major internship or full-time, post-grad gig.

So, be thoughtful about your next Career Fair or networking event, and you might just end up with a job that starts an amazing career.

For more recruiting, interviewing, and application tips, check out the WayUp Guide.

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If you’re like most people and your boss told you, “I think it’s time you got a new job,” then your first reaction would probably be to totally lose it. But if you worked at Northern Trust, a Chicago-headquartered global financial services giant, then you’d know that changing jobs is just a part of the company culture.

At Northern Trust, there’s no such thing as getting stuck in a rut. They don’t only allow you to change teams, departments and business units—they encourage it. This means you can continue to grow and learn in a meaningful way, long after you’ve passed the internship phase of your career.

Here are three job-switching success stories that demonstrate the power of changing lanes.

HANNA, Scrum Master On The Blockchain Project: Finding The Tech In “Fin-Tech”

Though Hanna was a finance major in college, she didn’t know exactly what in finance she wanted to do. But after getting her first post-grad job at Northern Trust, she was able to find her way to the business-meets-tech role that she occupies now, all thanks to their flexibility.

“I kind of did a weird roundabout into tech. I was in financial reporting for a little. I was in the project management office for a little bit. I’ve already gotten to see different aspects and departments of Northern Trust in a short amount of time!” she says.

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“It was nice that there was flexibility, and I was able to find a department where I thought my skillset aligned. Where I ended up excelling was in a liaison role between business and tech,” she says.

Getting a new job at Northern Trust wasn’t a punishment—it was something she chased down in pursuit of an even more fulfilling role. And it wasn’t just promotion-hunting, either. “It’s not always about climbing upward,” Hanna says. “It’s about finding a role where you can develop professionally and diversify your career path.”

After being exposed to multiple positions during her time at Northern Trust, Hanna found a challenge that brought out the best in her—to everyone’s benefit.

SHAREE, Client Services Rep: From Customer Service To The Investment Track

Sharee started as an intern at Northern Trust. So, for her, getting a new job at the company has always meant moving up. After graduation, she was hired as a Client Services Representative, taking calls from clients to help them sort out any questions or issues they had. This summer, she moved onto the Investments Track of the Northern Trust Rotational Development Program.

“The skills I picked up—teamwork, being able to anticipate clients’ needs, background knowledge from private equity—helped me transition to my current role,” she says. She credits her success not only to the skills she acquired along the way but also to the relationships she made.

After connecting with her peers and mentors, Sharee learned what it took to move up into this new role, which made the process more straightforward and transparent.

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The flexibility of Northern Trust’s corporate structure allowed Sharee to build the skills she needed to genuinely advance her career. It also gave her the satisfaction of well-earned success. “Moving from [being an] intern to being in a full-time position made me feel proud,” she says.

IVAN, Rotational Development Program Credit Track: The Teenager-Turned-Banker

Ivan started as an intern, too—when he was in high school.

Tons of companies pay lip service to the idea that they invest in their employees’ potential. But few companies can say they truly take you from point A to point Z (and beyond) like Northern Trust has with Ivan (and many others).

Though while growing up he wanted to be a doctor, Ivan says that working with Northern Trust “definitely opened up my eyes.” After that, Ivan knew that he wanted to study something related to finance. On that front, his mentors at the company even helped him pick his college major.

In the time since, Ivan has tackled a handful of positions at the firm that rounded out his education. Now he’s right where he wants to be on the credit track. His moves were fast, but, he says, he’s been prepared for them. “I’m not surprised by anything I’m currently doing in my role,” he explains. “But taking a step back at my entire journey, what’s surprising is Northern Trust’s willingness to work with me on identifying what I actually want to do.”

For Northern Trust, Investment Is More Than Just A Banking Term

If an employer constantly challenges you to get new skills, it’s an excellent sign that it’s a firm that wants you to stay for the long haul. But it’s no wonder that a company that has guided people like Ivan and Sharee since high school and college is so open to letting them build skills. At Northern Trust, they know that the talent they bring in can and will become the future leaders of the company—especially when you give them the opportunity to get there.

Want to work for a company that invests in its employees? Northern Trust is hiring on WayUp, so check out their open positions and apply now!

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There is an incredible diversity of cultures, locales, and languages across the globe. Yet that same diversity is what makes it so difficult for many international businesses to figure out how to tap into far-flung opportunities.

Identifying how money might enrich those myriad markets, though, is exactly the business of OppenheimerFunds. The tricky nature of designing investment solutions that work throughout the world is why they hire so many passionate learners and experts.

Here’s a quick look at the strategy behind how the innovative investment leader operates beyond borders in a global economy.

Investment Challenging Borders

“Global trade occurs at the speed of light,” says OF’s Chief Investment Officer Krishna Memani. “There are opportunities in countries and markets all over the world.” That, he says, is why you can’t box your thinking into one country’s way of doing business.

But you can’t just snap your fingers and suddenly become successful outside of the United States and other Western financial markets, either. You need to be knowledgeable about each of the different cultures and their needs. OppenheimerFunds has a strategy in place for this, too.

“Companies that operate in different countries have different cultures. They have different ways of doing business,” Memani says. “You get to be an expert of those markets by visiting those companies, by interacting with them. OppenheimerFunds is special in this regard, because we have been doing this for nearly 60 years.”

For example, the OppenheimerFunds Emerging Markets Innovators Fund invests more than $500 million in businesses and operators in places like South America, Africa, Asia, and Eastern Europe. This not only generates new wealth for their clients but also enriches economies around the world to help create better lives for people in all types of situations.

Thinking Bigger Than The Big Apple

“If your portfolio is only focused on what’s happening in New York, then you’re only missing out on what’s happening in 38 other time zones,” Memani says. (That’s a lot of time zones.)

OppenheimerFunds has devoted decades toward becoming a leader among financial institutions when it comes to taking serious bets on emerging market economies. These types of investments have made the firm a trailblazer in asset management and contributed to its global mission and success: The company manages more than $250 billion in assets for more than 13 million clients.

But it wasn’t just profit that fueled OF, Memani stresses. It was the curiosity of the company’s employees, who pushed boundaries as they sought to test what they could achieve and how they might operate in new markets. “It’s that curiosity that leads us to innovative ideas,” he says. It also serves as the foundation for forward-thinking projects like the Oppenheimer Fundamental Alternatives fund, which scours the Earth for technological and business innovators to power portfolio growth.

“Innovation can come from Calcutta just as it can from Silicon Valley,” he says.

According to OppenheimerFunds, that’s how you beat borders: You think beyond them. The reward for doing so is versatility, improving the world beyond your sights, and—of course—beating the market to the next big profit source.

Think you can beat the market? So do they.

So much of what OppenheimerFunds does is about getting and processing the right information before anyone else can. That means they hire a diverse group of people, from data whizzes to communications experts. What characteristics do they share? They’re passionate, extremely knowledgeable, and can handle a challenge that races against the clock.

If you think you can spot the next big thing before the market does, then you might be the perfect fit for OF’s transformational investment platform.

Do you want to utilize your passion to shape an investment career? Check out opportunities from OppenheimerFunds on WayUp right now!

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What makes the perfect internship in finance or tech? Is it the opportunity to receive world-class training? Is it working for a company that operates all over the world? Is it being given the freedom to work with innovators on the next big thing so you can get a head start on industry trends? How about all three—and way, way more?

If you said yes, then you’re in luck, because that’s what you’ll find at Nasdaq’s internship program.

Here’s a look at why a Nasdaq internship is the perfect way to start your career in tech or finance.

1. They Operate On 6 Continents, So You Can Set Yourself Up For A Globetrotting Career

Nasdaq isn’t just a stock exchange in New York City. They’re the primary securities (stocks and bonds) market for major global companies. And they’re especially popular in the technology sector.

That means working for Nasdaq opens the gateway to working in markets all over the world. If you’re interested in a career with exciting opportunities to travel or in working abroad in general, then Nasdaq might be your perfect match.

In an interview with WayUp Co-founder and CEO Liz Wessel, Nasdaq CEO Adena Friedman highlighted the range of countries where Nasdaq operates. “We are not only the capital market in the US. We’re the capital market in the Nordics,” she says. “We also provide the technology that powers over a hundred capital markets around the world.”

Nasdaq interns train for a company that operates on six continents, so they’re ready to work anywhere when graduation comes around.

2. Nasdaq Is Bringing Its World-Renowned Technology To The Booming Crypto Marketplace

Finance can be decidedly old-school when it comes to its place in the economy. But Nasdaq, which defines itself as a technology company and markets operator, completely defies that stereotype. This kind of outside-the-box thinking starts with Friedman.

“We are seeing a lot of crypto exchanges trying to become more self-regulated, that they have fair market rules, good technology, and surveillance,” Friedman tells Bloomberg TV. “We are the tech provider to a few of the crypto exchanges and we see an opportunity to provide our market technology and surveillance technology in this space,”

Nasdaq isn’t shying away from what some consider an important development in the future of finance. On that front, they’ve  become a technology partner to several crypto markets, including Gemini, a crypto-firm founded by Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, the Bitcoin investors famously depicted by Armie Hammer in The Social Network.

3. They’re Serial Tech Innovators Always Looking For New Ideas

Their innovations don’t start or stop with crypto, though. They’re working on integrating artificial intelligence, blockchain, and cloud computing technologies into their exchange systems (among plenty of other exciting pushes).

If you’re interested in finance, tech, or the intersection of the two fields, then interning at Nasdaq is an amazing opportunity to get experience with an established, big-name company, and to actually prepare yourself for what’s next in finance.

Knowing more about next-gen tech will make you an ideal candidate for important, promotable  roles all over the financial sector.

4. Their Business Practices Govern Nearly Every Financial Market In The World

Nasdaq doesn’t just offer a stocks and bonds market to companies all over the world. They offer financial and business expertise in the form of consulting services. That means, even in places or developing markets where Nasdaq isn’t the primary exchange, their business practices and methods are still the standard.

This is especially true in emerging markets in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Nasdaq’s expertise influences these rich new markets and the way their exchanges do business. That means being trained by Nasdaq is being trained for emerging markets, which makes you an incredibly valuable candidate for future jobs.

5. They Offer So Many Services That You Can Start A Career In Any Specialty

One of the biggest misconceptions about Nasdaq is that they’re just an exchange.

They provide services like investor relations, capital markets technology, commodities and equities, and even more than that. They’re a 360-degree financial markets and business brand. So, if you’re interested in starting a career in consulting, analytics, marketing, technology, account management, sales, and—of course—finance, then Nasdaq might just be the perfect company for your next summer internship.

You can also discover an entirely new passion while working and learning at Nasdaq, according to Friedman. “I think that one of the great things about Nasdaq is that you can find your way into the organization through one group, and move to other parts of the company. But you have to have your own sense of self-reliance, self-starting,” she says.

Think you have what it takes to carve your own path with an innovative finance leader? Check out fun facts, videos, and amazing job opportunities from Nasdaq on WayUp right now!

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From films to finance, New York City gets an inordinate amount of attention when it comes to, well, most things. But here’s the deal: New York is by no means the only city worth moving to and living in. In particular, there are now many more exciting options to develop a world-class financial services career outside of the Big Apple.

Skeptical? Well, have you heard of Chicago? (Trick question, we know you have.)

From world-class museums and restaurants to shopping and cultural attractions, Chicago is a major global city and a finance hub in its own right. The Windy City is home to economic engines like the Chicago Mercantile Exchange and the Chicago Board of Trade. In fact, financial products prevalent in modern capital markets like futures, derivatives, and options were all invented there. That’s probably why world-renowned business schools such as the University of Chicago, Northwestern University, and dozens of international financial institutions choose the city as their home, too.

The largest financial services firm in Chicago is Northern Trust, a global company that serves the world’s most-sophisticated clients—from sovereign wealth funds and the wealthiest families to the most successful hedge funds and corporate brands. Headquartered in Chicago with offices around the world, Northern Trust offers its employees the ability to work for a major brand in finance without having to live in New York. (Though full disclosure: They do have an office in New York and many other US locations.)

We spoke with employees in both their Chicago and Tempe, Arizona, offices to bring you the lowdown on how you can work in finance outside of NYC.

FinTech And Fun Runs in Chicago

Growing up in a nearby suburb, Kristin always felt the pull of Chicago.

So, while studying finance and economics in college, she was thrilled to get an internship with Northern Trust. Signing that offer letter meant she could finally work in the business hub she’d dreamed of, and she wouldn’t even be too far from home.

“I always thought I would end up in Chicago,” she says. “Chicago is a big city, but it’s also small, in a sense, where you can have great connections with the people in your community. Even if it’s just going out to lunch, you might see someone you know.”

When she got hired full-time for Northern Trust’s rotational program in the fall of 2013, Kristin was able to stay in Chicago working at the company’s headquarters. This came with some benefits that a branch office would have lacked, she says. For example, she got to meet with the CFO and was able to work at multiple Chicago offices across different sectors of the business.

Danny, another Northern Trust employee, agrees that his career got a boost by making the move from New York to Chicago. “There are a ton of opportunities to work in financial technology at our office in Chicago,” he says.

But it wasn’t just business that drew Danny to the Windy City. “The food scene in Chicago is absolutely spectacular,” he says. “Chicago’s home to some of the best restaurants in the world and has a diverse selection of cuisines.”

Plus, both he and Kristin said they love being close to Lake Michigan—a lake so “great” that it’s basically an inland oasis, home to harbors, boating, and beaches. Many take advantage of all the Chicago lakefront has to offer including bike paths, team sports, and restaurants. One of the highlights for Kristin, she says, is a yearly charity run by the water in Chicago’s famous Grant Park. This and the many other parks in Chicago are home to festivals and concerts, including Lollapalooza.

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Lakes, Mountains, And Project Management In Tempe, Arizona

Palmira is a Project Manager for Northern Trust. Like Kristin, she also grew up in the Midwest, on the South Side of Chicago. She, too, was lucky enough to score a Northern Trust internship that turned into a full-time job when she graduated from the University of Illinois at Chicago.

Now she works out of their office in scenic Tempe, Arizona. Surrounded by mountains and just 20 minutes east of Phoenix, it’s the ideal middle ground for those less interested in the nonstop action of big-city life, but who still have the talent and drive for finance. As Palmira explains, there’s a lot to love about Tempe. “The mountains! I love being able to hike on the weekends,” she says.

The weather in Tempe is bright and sunny all year, with only nine inches of rain and, yes, zero inches of snow. Northern Trust isn’t the only firm to notice this, either: Dozens of other companies keep their headquarters or major offices in Tempe, so there are a ton of people to network and connect with.

In the summer, Palmira says, the heat means you might even get to deviate from the traditional corporate dress code. “We still have a great culture as far as the work environment goes,” she says. “But there are different adventures out here that you can be a part of.”

Whether you’re looking to work on the cutting edge of FinTech or to find your fit as a financial professional, be sure to check out all the exciting opportunities at Northern Trust on WayUp right now!

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Adena Friedman is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Nasdaq. Chances are, you’ve probably heard of the company, which started out managing the world’s first electronic stock market.

Friedman began her career at Nasdaq after graduating from Vanderbilt’s MBA program. Looking for her way into both finance and the product management side of the tech world, she landed an internship at Nasdaq. She’s since seen (and overseen) the company’s evolution from stock exchange to global technology leader.

WayUp Co-founder and CEO Liz Wessel sat down with Friedman to learn more about Nasdaq, her story, and how you could be the next intern-turned-CEO (with her advice).

What Is Nasdaq?

Nasdaq originally stood for the National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations. It was an electronic quotation system (providing potential buyers with stock prices) and the world’s first electronic stock market.

Being the more technologically adept stock exchange, Nasdaq also manages the Nasdaq Composite, which—like other industrial averages—tracks the combined stock prices of major technology companies. Traders and economists use the Nasdaq composite as a bellwether for the health of what is arguably America’s most important industry: tech.

But Nasdaq has evolved a lot over the years. They’re a leader in technology in financial services, working on integrating everything from artificial intelligence to the blockchain technology behind digital currencies into exchanges.

“It really is a technology product company in the financial space,” Friedman explains to Liz.

Essentially, Nasdaq works on everything that changes the way financial markets work. If there’s a new technology that affects trading, pricing, or transactions, you can safely bet that Nasdaq already offers it (or it’s in the works).

That’s what excites Friedman so much about being its leader: She grew up alongside the company, and they’ve both come a long way since her first day at Nasdaq.

How Adena Friedman Went From Intern To CEO

Friedman credits her success to not only seizing every opportunity but also adding something more to them.

As Friedman sees it, you can’t just do what’s asked of you. You have to understand the business and go above and beyond in your work to make sure you’re genuinely adding something to the company’s value. That kind of holistic business curiosity is something Friedman says she values in all her employees—no matter what their roles are.

“Something that we look for in all our candidates is intellectual curiosity: We look for people who want to understand more about the world around them. We look for people who want to understand more about the capital markets and how they shape the economy,” Friedman says.

Friedman and Nasdaq hope that this viewpoint will influence the way potential employees do their jobs. That sort of forward-looking thinking is how she managed to advance her career (plus Nasdaq’s entire profile and service portfolio).

Friedman’s climb up the corporate ladder took her to the CFO role at the exchange, followed by a stint at a private equity firm. When she returned to Nasdaq, she did so as their President and Chief Operating Officer (COO). In January 2017, Friedman was promoted to the role of Chief Executive Officer.

And you could be next.

“One of the great things about Nasdaq is that you can find your way into the organization through one group, and move to other parts of the company,” Friedman says. However, those moves and promotions won’t come for free.

“You have to have your own sense of self-reliance, self-starting,” she says.

Interested in following Friedman’s philosophy of holistic business thinking and taking the entrepreneurial initiative for a company that’s always growing? Check out fun facts, videos, and amazing opportunities from Nasdaq on WayUp right now!

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Unilever isn’t your average company.

On any given day, 2.5 billion people use Unilever products. For some perspective, that’s one-third of the Earth’s total population. But that’s just its reach.

Unilever employs more than 161,000 people. And when it comes to hiring, it does things entirely its own way.

The Unilever team threw out the old school resume and phone screen formula so that they could start finding modern talent in a modern way. They now use a digital process that’s fast, fun, and authentic.

Here’s how it works. You’ll start by applying online. Then you’ll play games that assess your skills, personality, and potential. After the games, you’ll complete a video interview. Finally, if you pass those rounds, you’ll go in-person to a Unilever Discovery Center to meet your peers and potential co-workers, and to see what life is like at Unilever. Shortly after that, you’ll (hopefully) get an offer!

Here are five tips from the recruiting experts at Unilever that will help you nail the interview process and land a job at one of the world’s top companies.

1. There Are Games—Have Fun With Them

When you apply to Unilever, you’ll be asked to build a digital profile. Part of that means playing 12 games to test your personality, skills, and hidden potential. This isn’t a hazy or hush-hush process, either. After every game, you’ll get direct feedback, and they’ll tell you what they think they found. There’s no right or wrong answer; they’re just looking to see how you play.

That’s why it’s so important to have fun with the games. Don’t stress about winning or doing things a certain way. Do it how you would do it—and have fun with it. Play calmly and confidently, without stressing about doing it “right.”

And above all remember this: It’s about who you are and how you play, and NOT about winning or losing.

2. Make Eye Contact With The Webcam

The digital interview is a real interview. Though you record your answers on your own time, treat it like there’s someone sitting in front of you.

Even though the questions are pre-recorded, there’s a real person on the other end who thought about those questions and wants to know your answers. So, sit up straight, look the camera in its metaphorical eye (the lens), and speak like you normally would to any interviewer. You can even re-record your answers a few times, so it’s potentially even less stressful than an in-person screening.

But that’s just how you’re speaking. The next three tips will help you make sure WHAT you’re saying is just as good as the presentation.

3. Know The Brands

Unilever is a megabrand. It has thousands of products under a ton of subsidiaries around the world. If you only do research on Unilever, you’ll be missing out on a ton of the important (and genuinely interesting) info about the company’s past, present, and future.

So, know your region’s brands (like Ben & Jerry’s, Dove, Axe, and Lipton). That way, you can speak with confidence about your experience with the products, your perception of them, and what you can contribute to the mission of the company that makes them. You’ve almost definitely used a Unilever product, so draw on that experience to bring insight to your interview. That will really help you get to the next round.

4. Know What You Want, But Be Open To New Experiences

So many of Unilever’s jobs and internship opportunities are in different locations around the country. They’re also spread out across departments and sectors you might never have imagined for yourself. So, even though it’s important to know what you want going into an interview, being flexible will make hiring you all the easier.

Plus, if you’re open to something you might not have expected, then you can discover your dream job! New experiences almost always teach you something valuable about yourself. Think flexibly, and you might find yourself with an amazing new job or internship!

5. Learn About Its Values, Especially Sustainability

It’s always important to learn about a company’s values beforehand and think about how the work that you want to do for them can engage with those principles.

One of Unilever’s most important values is promoting a healthy relationship to the environment with their Unilever Sustainable Living Plan. This ambitious project aims to double the company’s growth and halve their environmental impact by 2020. Think about why this matters to you and how you’ll act on and support the effort.

Pro-tip: It’s really important to use concrete examples when talking about something high-minded like values. Translation: Don’t forget the specifics.

For example, if diversity and inclusion are values of the company (like they are for Unilever), and you’re applying for a Supply Chain Management job, you could talk about how ensuring you work with diverse, high-quality suppliers would be a priority for you. Concrete examples like this show that you did more than just Google “Unilever company values.”

Now Go Get Your Dream Job

Now that you have the inside scoop on Unilever’s recruiting process, there’s nothing stopping you from getting your dream job at one of the world’s most successful companies.

If you want to join the mission of making people feel good, look good, and do good, check out internship and co-op opportunities from Unilever on WayUp right now!

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How many times have you been preparing for an interview (or even sitting in the actual interview) and thought, ‘What if I could just read their minds and find out what they want me to say?’

Well, OppenheimerFunds—home to one of the most competitive financial services internship programs in the country—has heard your cries. The global asset management firm gave us an exclusive look into what its interviewers look for during those critical few minutes you get with them.

Here are five things that OppenheimerFunds wants you to do during an interview.

1. Know Thy Company

OppenheimerFunds is a company that’s always on the cutting edge of its field. It has changed the face of asset management with innovative funds and continues to do so by investing in new kinds of FinTech.

This means there’s plenty of opportunity for you to show that you’re knowledgeable about the business, where’s it been, and where it’s headed. You don’t have to write the book on OppenheimerFunds. But make sure you check out its website, read pertinent articles, and familiarize yourself with its history. Know what the new products and initiatives are, and make sure you understand the industry.

After all, if you’re going to be adding value to the team, you have to know what value means for that team in the first place.

2. Be Prepared To Discuss How This Position Sets Up Your Future Goals

OppenheimerFunds isn’t a massive company. With around 2,200 employees, it makes sure that it invests in every person it hires—full-time or intern. That’s why you have to be sure that you can spell out—to a reasonable degree—what working at OF would mean for your career.

But don’t worry, it doesn’t have to be a 30-year plan (or even a 10-year plan). Just be honest about how the company help you. If you’re unsure about what you want to do in the future, think hard about why OF is the right stepping stone. For example, you could say, “OF would be a great fit because I’m interested in building a career in public finance. Learning more about the company’s infrastructure fund would help me understand the industry while utilizing my talent for investment.”

This way, you’ll make sure that when your interviewer asks you why you want the position, you don’t just say, “Because I need a job.” or “Because I want to work in finance.”

3. Show That Your Skills Can Help The Company Grow

The best internships and entry-level jobs aren’t just about your development. They’re about contributing to the company’s mission. This is a blessing and a burden, because it means you have real responsibilities.

To show you’re ready for this, you’ll need to demonstrate that you have the skills and the ability to handle the job. At this stage of your life, you’re not going to be able to talk about your extensive professional experience. But you can communicate soft skills like interpersonal communication, detail-orientation, and analytical problem-solving. Just be prepared to give examples, whether they’re from previous internships, part-time jobs, the classroom, extracurricular activities, or even hobbies.

These types of broad skills make you a versatile and exceptional candidate for a company like OF, which invests so much to train and educate its employees.

4. Show That You’re Always Learning

To work at a company that invests in your future, you need to be genuinely receptive to actually growing. You have to make sure that your interviewer knows that you’re a quick study and a dedicated learner. This is so critical for any entry-level job or internship because, regardless of your achievements, you still have so much to learn.

A fast learner who admits she has plenty to learn is always more appealing to an interviewer than someone—no matter how impressive—who prematurely claims to be an expert.

5. Do NOT Gloss Over The Details

All of this only matters if you’re on time, appropriately dressed, showcase your experience, and actively engage with what the interviewer(s) is/are saying.

So much of the interview process is demonstrating that you’re a person who can listen, understand, and engage with the people and places around you. Don’t get in your own head and BE PRESENT! That means not only answering but also asking the right questions.

Are you a detail-oriented, proactive, and soon-to-be expert who wants to start a career in an innovative asset management firm? Then check out opportunities from OppenheimerFunds on WayUp right now!

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So, you’ve got the curiosity and courage necessary to leave your home country and get a degree in the States and experience it all. But now you’re ready and willing to return back home. If you’ve got the entrepreneurial spirit, ambition to advance quickly, and desire to jumpstart a career in finance, then we’ve got good news for you: Your job doesn’t have to begin on Wall Street.

For those students who came over from Asia to study, you should consider starting your career back home in Asia.

Believe it or not, J.P. Morgan allows you to hit the ground running back in your home countries in Asia! To help you get started, here are five reasons why you should consider pursuing an internship or early-career position with J.P. Morgan in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region.

#1: Become A Key Player In An Entrepreneurial Culture (While Securing A Killer Post-Grad Job)

In case you’re not entirely familiar with APAC, it’s one of the most diverse regions in the world with a ton of unique languages and cultures, accelerated growth, and new opportunities. Internships and graduate opportunities are available across places like China, Japan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Australia, South Korea, India, and the Philippines. With some of the world’s leading financial hubs in addition to high-power emerging markets, the region requires leaner, more versatile, and high-performing teams to provide impactful solutions to clients across industries.

Working in one of the APAC divisions, you’ll be on a smaller team where you’ll have meaningful responsibilities early on. Your voice and work will not only be heard but genuinely valued at roundtable discussions with all tiers of leadership—even as a junior analyst or working as an intern. This means proving yourself with real work and building relationships that can lead to full-time offers and promotions. These summer analysts become an essential part of the team, so converting the interns to full-time roles after graduation is a top priority for the APAC offices.

#2: The Same Great Training (Plus APAC-Specific Skills)

One of the reasons J.P. Morgan produces top talent is their elite global training program in NYC. It’s no different for starting analysts and associates in their APAC teams. You’ll be trained in the heart of global finance alongside other new analysts and associates from programs in other regions around the world, meeting senior leaders from the organization and building a great network along the way.

After the global training program, the increased exposure you’ll get to senior mentors and new businesses in APAC will make you a strong talent in a high-growth region.

#3: See More, Do More, Gain Exposure

Because financial markets are so globally connected, you’ll need to learn how to work alongside colleagues all around the world on the same project. And there’s no better place to learn than at J.P. Morgan. The firm has been an established global organization for over 140 years, across more than 100 markets.

In Asia, the exposure to different businesses is much broader compared to more mature markets in the U.S. and Europe where coverage is more specialized. You’ll have opportunities to travel to attend conferences, work out of regional offices, and meet with clients in other countries.

#4: Work With And Learn From Diverse Clients

Since J.P. Morgan is present in more than a dozen APAC markets, you’ll have access to a variety of different conferences, presentations, meetings, and—most important—diverse cultures. In each region, the regulatory regimes are different and the way that clients do business is different.

You’ll learn to fully understand the needs of diverse clients, find solutions for each of them, and then learn to navigate regulatory and state-influenced aspects of doing business in each region. These are extremely desirable skills that will help to boost your recognition in the workforce.

#5: Life Beyond Work In Asia

Living and working in Asia is more dynamic and fulfilling than you think—your lifestyle will include a mixture of different cultures, foods, and a variety of ways of doing business. You’ll be close to many central and key locations, with a ton of accessible travel opportunities for holidays and vacations.

Ready to pack your bag and head back to Asia?

Check out these networking events and information sessions to meet the J.P. Morgan APAC team traveling to the States. Make sure you apply for a spot by September 16, 2018 (just click the bullet to see the application).

• • September 23, 2018 in New York
  • September 26, 2018 in Philadelphia
  • September 27, 2018 in Chicago
  • September 30, 2018 in Los Angeles
  • October 1, 2018 in Claremont

If you’re already sold and want to get a head-start on these exclusive programs for 2019, then check out the following links to apply directly through JPMC’s applicant portal.

• Global Investment Banking Opportunities
  • Summer Analyst – East Asia Coverage (HK/SG) — Apply by September 9, 2018
  • Summer Analyst – China Coverage (HK) — Apply by September 9, 2018
  • Summer Associate – East Asia Coverage (HK/SG) — Apply by December 2, 2018
  • Summer Associate – China Coverage (HK) — Apply by December 2, 2018
• Markets Opportunities
  • Summer Analyst (HK/SG) — Apply by September 9, 2018
  • Summer Associate (HK/SG) — Apply by December 2, 2018

And don’t forget to check out fun facts, company info, and more about J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. on WayUp right now!

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Just a few years ago, if you told candidates from JPMorgan Chase’s Technology Analyst Program that they’d be working at a bank after graduation, they wouldn’t have believed you. After all, they majored in information technology and information management systems—not finance. So what changed? We’ll let them answer that. This three-part series takes you inside the tech careers of JPMorgan Chase employees. Today, meet Technology Analyst Kelly Halberstadt.

What do you do at JPMorgan Chase?

I recently finished the Technology Analyst Program, which is a program for recent college grads. You join as a Software Engineer or Infrastructure Engineer and then you go through a six-week hands-on training with your team. At the end of the training, you are placed in a specific job area. I became an Agile Scrum Master on the Home Lending team, where I make sure new technology releases launch smoothly. With Agile being a big focus, I am responsible for coaching team members, helping write user stories, planning releases and more. I also support events like Code for Good, a series of 24-hour coding challenges where students work alongside employees to solve real-world problems for social good organizations.

If someone told you a few years ago that you’d be working for a bank, what would your response have been?

In college, I didn’t realize the depth of opportunities in financial services. I met with recruiters and did a lot of research to understand where my technology background would be a good fit. Then I started as an intern at JPMorgan Chase and discovered there are so many departments to choose from and there are opportunities to experience different tech careers. This was really important to me. Seeing all sides of technology has benefits, and I’m glad I could experience this at JPMorgan Chase.

Can you share an example of how JPMorgan Chase helped you grow as a professional since you joined?

My manager is fantastic. We have weekly one-on-one meetings to talk about what I want to do with my career and he encourages me to network with people. There are also lots of opportunities to keep learning and growing—whether they are formal training programs or informal one-on-one sessions with mentors.

What would you say to someone who’s skeptical about a technology career at a bank?

You’re working on products and services that customers use every day. I can see the things my team works on get pushed to the My Chase Mortgage site every month. Whether it’s cloud development, big data and analytics or cybersecurity, we’re constantly innovating and evolving, and there’s always a new project on the horizon.

Ready to start your technology career at JPMorgan Chase? Explore their open positions and apply on WayUp!!

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Sam, Emily, and Liam work on various teams across Capital One, including the credit card division, operational risk department, and human resources department. Those may not initially sound like places where innovative ideas are the status quo, but their stories might just change your mind.

To give us a peek behind the curtain, these three recent grads took us inside their jobs at Capital One.

Sam S., Product Manager and Emory University Grad

What do you do at Capital One?
I’m a product manager in the credit card division. My team determines a customer’s risk level when they apply for a credit card.

What’s one thing recent grads should know about working there?
Capital One puts a lot of time into caring about recent grads and preparing you for your career here. They have development programs and experiences designed specifically for recent grads, like the Analyst Development Program that I was hired into.

How have you and your teams made Capital One a more innovative place?
I’ve only been on my new team for a couple of weeks, but on my last team, I was a product manager in consumer banking. While on that team, we worked on a few website features to help Capital One become a place where customers can do everything related to banking online no matter where they are. Before, we had separate websites for all lines of business. I worked on a project to bring all of those together, and doing that required working across the company to update the technology, features, and design.

How does this job compare to what you expected from a job at a bank?
Before researching Capital One, I thought of banks as old-fashioned, big companies where it’s hard to move things along. But Capital One was founded with the mission of disrupting the credit card industry. They’ve put a huge emphasis on being a technology-first, nimble company that innovates, tests, and pushes the boundaries. There’s a huge focus on pushing the envelope here.

Any advice for landing a job at Capital One?
Don’t worry if your major isn’t the perfect fit for a job—apply anyway! I work with people who have an engineering background and a teammate who got his masters in Sanskrit, and I myself majored in physics and economics. Capital One will hire smart people no matter what their background is.

Emily M., Associate Project Manager and James Madison University Grad

What do you do at Capital One?
I came through our Management Rotation Program which allows exposure to many different projects and teams. I work in the operational risk management department as a project manager, risk manager, and scrum master. I work on large, regulated internal projects and initiatives and help our team meet deadlines to make sure all our lines of business are protected.

What’s one thing recent grads should know about working there?
I chose to work at Capital One because the people are phenomenal to be around. I work on a team of six women, and we all have specialized roles. The way we work together and support each other is so unique. Yesterday, I had an event that I completely project managed myself and they came to support me. Even though none of the work pertained to them, they knew it was huge for me and that I’d been working on it for the past couple of months. I was super nervous about speaking in front of 450 people at the event, but having them there made my nerves go away.

How have you and your teams made Capital One a more innovative place?
My first role here was in human resources, where we brought in a tool to help about 20 different HR teams track their work and make it more effective and efficient. Then, I helped lead the migration of about 250-300 associates to the new platform. It was one of the coolest projects I’ve worked on because it challenged me to learn a tool I knew nothing about, and ultimately through that journey I became a subject matter expert at the company. Now, the HR system is being expanded to international partners and I’m using the experience I gained to work on a similar project for my current team.

Any advice for readers considering a job at Capital One?
You don’t have to know right away what you want to do. Having confidence in my abilities and clearly communicating what I’m interested in has helped me out a lot here. Through your rotation program, you can rotate to different roles in different organizations to grow as an individual. It’s okay to try different things, it’s okay to fail, and it’s okay to explore new things.

Liam D., HR Rotation Program Senior Associate and Georgetown University Grad

What do you do at Capital One?
I’m getting close to finishing the HR rotation program, which includes three rotations at different parts of the company over two-and-a-half years. My final placement will be as an HR technology consultant, which means I’ll be a liaison between our technology and human resources teams.

What’s one thing recent grads should know about working there?
Every day, I see how much Capital One respects associates. They place a heavy focus on diversity and inclusion so everyone can be themselves at work. I didn’t realize how important that is and how quirky teams can be as a result. People at all levels at the company are making sure conversations are happening so employees feel comfortable joining different business resource groups, sharing their identities, and relating to each other.

How have you and your teams made Capital One a more innovative place?
I like to focus on innovation from a cultural perspective. We’re always told: “Don’t go where the puck is. Go where the puck is going.” The cool thing about my program is the ability to rotate through different roles and pull from your experiences during prior rotations. Because of my rotations, I’ve learned to be comfortable saying “this isn’t relevant anymore and we need to tear it down and rebuild or tweak it significantly to stay relevant”.

Why should someone apply to a job at Capital One?
Think about the teacher and not just the class. The work you’ll be doing here is important, but it’s equally important to know that you’ll be doing that work with great people, and that you’ll have space to be yourself, create, and innovate.

See yourself at Capital One? They’re hiring now! Head over to WayUp to explore their open positions.

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Each year, in 11 cities across the US, accounting students gather for CohnReznick’s two-day Summer Leadership Program. The best part? You may walk away from the program with a winter or summer internship at CohnReznick (ranked one of the top internship programs in the country by WayUp). Landing an internship there will also up your chance of landing a job at the firm after graduation.

Here’s what happens during those two days:

You’ll learn what it takes to build a successful career in public accounting
Four-hundred current CohnReznick employees attended the last Summer Leadership Program. They represented all career levels at the firm, all the way up to Partners, giving students a one-of-a-kind networking opportunity and a chance to hear about life at a mid-size national accounting firm from the people who experience it every day. You’ll also walk away with a better understanding of the career opportunities CohnReznick offers.

You’ll participate in a leadership skills workshop
At CohnReznick, leadership isn’t just reserved for employees in top roles at the firm. Interns are encouraged to make their voices and ideas heard. On day one of the program, last year’s students were challenged to define what it meant to be a leader by reading quotes from famous leaders and discussing which ones they identified with the most.

… and a communication skills workshop
Whether you’re a student, an intern, or you’ve been working in the same job for decades, there’s always room to communicate better. For the second workshop of the Summer Leadership Program, students were split into groups and given LEGO blocks. Each member of the group had a specific role in the project, challenging students to communicate clearly and effectively to build the best project possible before time was up. At the end of both workshops, CohnReznick employees reviewed the results of each workshop and gave valuable feedback that students would use to help them win a case competition the following day.

You may walk away with a winter or summer internship
Can a two-day event really change your accounting career? The answer is “yes”. No matter what, you’ll walk away with new skills and a better understanding of the accounting industry, but those 400 CohnReznick employees who attend the Summer Leadership Program are also there to identify students that are a great fit for a CohnReznick internship. How many companies offer an opportunity like that?

Last year, over 200 students from 74 schools across the country attended CohnReznick’s Summer Leadership Program in their city. Will you be one of them this year? Head over to WayUp now and apply.

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On November 9th, WayUp hosted an incredible event for students and grads in New York City interested in launching a career in finance.

It was not your average “networking” event. We brought together 60+ future finance leaders (and hundreds more who tuned in on Facebook Live) together for a discussion with three top-notch speakers to discuss how to navigate a career in finance, and what diversity in finance means today. Our speakers were very candid with the audience and gave genuine, unfiltered advice on everything from finding a mentor to how to work with people from various backgrounds.

Want a quick recap of some of the best advice and knowledge the speakers shared? Read below!

1. A mentor can block for you, but you need to score the touchdown.
Kellen Carter, the Chief Compliance Officer at investment firm ARK Invest, told students that while mentors can help you find opportunities, it’s up to you to seize them. He gave a football analogy to explain this by saying that, “a mentor can ‘block’ for you, and get you to the five-yard line, but it’s up to you to score a touchdown.”

Mentors can undoubtedly open doors and give excellent guidance, but they can’t nail down a new job or internship for you. It’s up to you to take advantage of the opportunities and advice they provide.

2. Spend time cultivating a network of peers in your industry.
General Catalyst venture capitalist and Rough Draft Ventures founder Peter Boyce II told guests that the worst advice he ever got was from someone who told him not to spend time with other people in venture capital. “Friendships and relationships are vital in the venture community. Sharing notes and insights is a great way to collaborate to find the best investments, even though it’s a competitive space.”

Even though you might be going after the same deal, job, or client, it’s always worth creating a network of peers that you trust who you can rely on. Maintaining quality professional relationships becomes especially key for when you are ready to make your next move!

3. Understanding different cultures and norms is a must in today’s globalized world.
Chris Oglesby, an investment banking associate at Citi, told the audience that Citi is one of the most global organizations he has ever seen. “Citi is a massive company with offices all over the world. I speak to people on my team across many different time zones. It’s critical to understand cultural norms and customs of all of these places to accommodate others and foster a productive working environment.”

Working for a global company comes with lots of perks, but it’s vital to be respectful and understanding of your coworkers—no matter where they are from or what they look like.

4. Push value before you take value.
Peter Boyce II gave some honest advice on cold outreach. “No one drinks more coffee than I do, but when you are asking someone for coffee, give them something of value. Don’t just take, but give.”

All too often in networking, people will ask for a favor or a connection without giving anything in return. To be a more genuine (and effective) networker, offer up feedback or an idea in your outreach. If you can prove that you are insightful and helpful from the start, people will be much more receptive to your outreach.

5. Work twice as hard as the next person.
Kellen Carter graduated from law school in 2010, when the job market was at a low point. However, he believes he was able to land a role at the SEC because he hustled more than anyone else. “Even in a down market you can make it happen. You have to believe, and work twice as hard as the next person.”

Kellen believes that perseverance is the key to success. He’s a big believer that failure should motivate you to work harder, and that rejection should motivate you to improve, not give up.

Want more? Check out the full panel discussion here:

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WayUp teamed up with seven Unilever interns who wrote about what it’s like to work for a company that makes products used by 2.5 billion people around the world. Today’s post is from Fiona Iriarte, a student at the University of Illinois and a former Customer Development Finance intern. Here’s what she had to say about her finance internship:

I’m studying finance and international business management at the University of Illinois, and I knew I wanted to intern in corporate finance at a large, international company.

I also wanted to intern for a value-driven company. Unilever’s Customer Development Finance internship caught my attention because of its purpose-driven brands and commitment to growing its business in a sustainable way. I was inspired by initiatives focused on improving global health and promoting sustainable agriculture because they demonstrate how corporations can make an impact beyond the office.

It was definitely the right choice. Throughout my internship at Unilever, I have met and worked with extremely smart, driven, and passionate individuals.

Unilever trusts interns with a huge amount of responsibility, which has been extremely helpful for developing my technical and professional skills. Owning a project from start to finish is definitely a rewarding experience, and knowing that my work has made a lasting impact on the business is something that I’m proud to take away from this summer.

Head over to Unilever’s page on WayUp to check out open opportunities and apply! And click here to read what other Unilever interns had to say. 

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To find out what it’s really like to intern at American Express, we went straight to the source. Eric and Raina spent their summers at Amex offices in Florida and New York City. They agreed to give us an inside look at everything from the projects they worked on to the intern events they participated in. Here’s what they had to say:

Eric Suarez, University of Florida Class of 2017

Eric just finished up his Amex experience on the Technology Team in Sunrise, Florida. Now, he’s headed back to school to finish up his computer science degree.

Why he decided to intern at American Express:

“The two main reasons were reputation and location. The company’s focus on growing their technology department showed me they’re preparing for the future.”

What he thinks about the work environment there:

“American Express treats its interns like full-time employees. During your time here, You can expect to collaborate on real projects, join team meetings and attend training workshops.”

The most exciting project he worked on this summer:

“I created a tool that automates a tedious process for my team. As a result, we condensed a four- to five-day process into a single day.”

was responsible for creating a tool that would automate a manual process on my team. Ultimately, it will cut down a four- to five-day process to less than one day.”

Raina Williams, Swarthmore College Class of 2018

Raina spent her summer working at the New York City office. She was a member of the Finance Team, working on US Consumer Finance.

Why she decided to intern at American Express:

“When I started researching American Express, I read a lot about the culture of teamwork and innovation. The summer internship program also attracted me because interns are encouraged to learn about all different types of work here, which is different from some of the other places I considered.”

The most exciting project she worked on this summer:

“A deep-dive project on the Legacy portfolio within Charge. Working on forecasting has helped me grow professionally.”

The most valuable thing she learned this summer:

“Ask a lot of questions. My hiring manager always told me how willing people are to help. Doing that has helped me learn so much in a short time span.”

Interested in a career with American Express? They’re hiring. Head this way to check out open positions and apply!

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For Tyler Muraski, who’s graduating in December from Ohio State University, working in corporate finance just wasn’t something that ever crossed his mind. Instead, he always saw himself in investment banking.

Then he landed an internship with Scotts Miracle-Gro on the brand finance team. He was drawn to the office atmosphere and the chance to contribute in a big way. Now, this Ohio-based surfer (yes, there are places to surf in Ohio) is rethinking what he wants to do after college. Here’s what he wants you to know about his summer at Scotts Miracle-Gro.

You’re More than Your Internship Department

Throughout the summer, Tyler was given opportunities to learn about all of the finance departments at Scotts Miracle-Gro. “Managers are open to letting you shadow people from different teams,” he says. “So if you want to learn more about supply chain or treasury to get a better understanding of the company, you can.”

Tyler also found himself working closely with interns from other departments—like when he and seven other finance interns spent a week putting together a presentation based on a Harvard case study about Scotts Miracle-Gro. At the end of that week, they presented to more than 60 finance employees.

But the goal of that project wasn’t to compete with other intern groups (though Tyler says there was definitely some friendly competition going on). Instead, it was about introducing interns to leaders in other finance departments at the company so they’d be top-of-mind if a job opened up in one of those departments.

You’re Trusted with a Lot of Responsibility

Tyler was able to accomplish an incredible amount during his summer internship, but there’s one assignment he’s most proud of: “When new products roll out, the brand finance team works with the marketing and sales teams to do the financial work for those projects,” he says. “My manager let me do two of these myself. I even took them to VPs at the company to get them signed.”

That trust is one of the reasons Tyler knew he made the right internship decision.

Scotts Miracle-Gro was Tyler’s first internship. Now, he’s interning for a financial services firm and giving a more traditional finance job a try. That way, when graduation rolls around, he’ll have a better idea of his ideal work environment.

Whatever he decides to do next, one thing is for sure: Tyler’s time at Scotts Miracle-Gro was an incredible opportunity to discover a side of finance he never even considered.

Want to join the finance team at Scotts Miracle-Gro? Their application for the Summer 2018 finance internship program is open now, so head over to WayUp and apply!

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Stephanie Cruz started as a business major at the University of Florida. However, part-way through her college career, she decided business wasn’t the right path for her. She knew it was a risk (and a lot of extra work) to switch to a dramatically different degree program, but computer science was calling her name. It turned out to be a very smart move when she landed a job with American Express after college. Here are five reasons Stephanie knew she found the right career path and company.

1. A Small Company Feel

When she was starting her post-college job search, an open software engineering role at American Express caught Stephanie’s eye. Some of her friends had interned there and loved that it had the feel of a small company—despite having over 50,000 employees. When she started working there, it was immediately clear that her friends were right. “I never feel like I’m not allowed to approach someone,” she says of the team environment. “It’s such a big company, but we’re all interacting with each other.”

2. Room to Grow

Stephanie’s job at American Express revolves around writing code for software that will impact millions of people. She also has a lot of flexibility with her career path since her role combines both creative and analytical thinking, something Stephanie knew she wanted in her first job.

“If you want to explore another interest of yours, they’re definitely supportive,” she says. “My manager has given me other responsibilities, from project management to UX and UI design to working with our interns. It never feels like I’m tied down to one career here.”

3. A Top-Notch Training Program

Training recent college grads at the start of their jobs is one thing. Building out a training program that lasts the whole year is another. Stephanie—along with all engineers hired out of college—went through the company’s Engineering Development Program. The program teaches new engineering team members a mix of technical, mentorship and leadership skills through sessions scheduled throughout the year.

This approach to training also helps employees feel included from day one. “It provided an immediate community to be a part of,” Stephanie says. “I started building a professional network and even developed friendships through the training program.”

4. A Dedication to Innovation

You might think hackathons are reserved for small startups, but Stephanie says they’re an important part of the tech culture at American Express. “Some of the coolest projects have come out of our hackathons,” she says. And there’s nothing like a 24-hour coding session with the goal of building a prototype to make you feel connected to your coworkers!  

5. The Chance to Give Back—in a Big Way

American Express has a range of employee networks, but one in particular made the biggest impact on Stephanie’s time there so far: Women in Technology. Through Women in Technology’s CLIMB student outreach program, Stephanie and her coworkers head to local middle schools to teach girls how to code or help them learn a new programing knowledge.

In fact, American Express was named a “Top Company for Women Technologists” by the Anita Borg Institute, which runs the Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing—the largest gathering of women technologists in the world.

“I’m able to have an influence on the younger generation.“ she says. “It’s one of the most rewarding things I’ve done.”

Interested in a career with American Express? They’re hiring. Head this way to check out open positions and apply!

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Think you know what it’s like to intern at OppenheimerFunds? With departments ranging from finance and marketing to technology and human resources, this leading global asset management firm has something for virtually every student. If you’re curious what this top-notch program is all about, read on. We broke down the numbers to help you decide if interning at OppenheimerFunds is right for you.

Do we have you thinking ahead to next summer yet? Keep an eye out for OppenheimerFunds’ 2018 summer internship application.

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Think you know what it’s like to work in financial services? Does that opinion include things like long hours, a stressful environment and intense competition with your coworkers? Well, we’re here to tell you that not all financial services firms are created equal. Despite that reputation, you can still find a job in financial services that’s full of friendly coworkers, engaging projects and plenty of opportunities to learn and grow. That’s why life at global asset management firm OppenheimerFunds will probably surprise you (in a good way, of course). Read on to find out what it’s like to be an intern on the OppenheimerFunds team.

You’ll Get Hands-On Experience

Yes, even as an intern. Throughout the OppenheimerFunds internship program, interns work together on a summer project that’s incredibly relevant to the business. One group might research and choose companies to invest in, then pitch their recommendations to the investment team. In the technology department, interns get to pitch an idea for an investment app to the OppenheimerFunds technology team, then work on turning their idea into a real, working app.

Your Hard Work WILL Get Noticed

Everyone wants to see their work make an impact and there’s nothing more frustrating than feeling like “just another employee” (or intern). That’s why the team at OppenheimerFunds makes sure everyone is recognized for their achievements and can see how their work is making the company better. It certainly helps that OppenheimerFunds is a smaller firm, too. Here’s a great example of this approach in action: all interns get to present their final projects to the CTO, and several interns may walk away from that presentation with full-time job offers.

You’ll Have a Strong Support System

OppenheimerFunds has an impressive intern mentorship program that pairs interns with an employee in their department who graduated from college two or three years ago (which means they were also an intern recently). Having a go-to person to share their own career path and answer any questions makes navigating a brand-new internship way more fulfilling. Each mentor goes through a company training program to help them be a great resource throughout the summer. Another great source of support? OppenheimerFunds runs a weekly Senior Leadership Series for interns where ten company leaders (one per week) joins interns at the lunch table to share advice, talk about their jobs and answer questions.

It’s Not All Work

Chances are, you’ll make friends with your fellow interns just by working together on summer projects and being in the office together for 10 weeks. But OppenheimerFunds goes one step further for its interns with a whole suite of summer social activities like basketball games, bowling and happy hours. It’s all in place to help interns increase their networking skills and feel like an integral part of the OppenheimerFunds team.

See yourself at OppenheimerFunds? They’re hiring now for positions like Client Services Associate and Financial Analyst. Head over to WayUp and apply!

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Ever wonder what it’s like to intern at Capital One? We know that the best way to learn about a company is to hear from the people who’ve actually worked there. That’s why we asked four former Capital One interns—with four different backgrounds and majors—to share their experiences.

Samantha Segall, Emory University
Major: Physics and Economics
Capital One Department: Upmarket Credit Card
What was the most exciting project you worked on during your internship?
I was given the opportunity to design online tests to optimize one of the terms on some of our credit cards.
How did your project experience help you grow professionally?
Owning the development of online tests largely from start to finish gave me the opportunity to experience and use lots different skills. At the same time, I learned a ton about the different digital channels Capital One uses and about Capital One in general.
What advice do you have for current (and future) Capital One interns?
One of the most important things I got from the summer was the relationships I formed over those 10 weeks. Though I now work in Capital One’s bank division and interned in Capital One’s credit card division, I know people in all parts of Capital One, which is really good for getting a broader sense of what is going on all across the company and understanding areas  where we can work together.

Kelsey McLeland, Texas A&M University
Major: Business Management
Capital One Department: Card Technology
What was the most exciting project you worked on during your internship?
I was tasked with analyzing each phase of the professional hire talent acquisition process and identifying areas of improvement. A colleague and I did a site visit to one of our Power Days (on-site interviews) in Northern Virginia. I then made a proposal of changes that could be implemented to better show what an exciting career at Capital One would look like.
How did your project experience help you grow professionally?
My project really taught me to take initiative and speak up when I see something that can be improved. As an intern at Capital One, they truly value your opinion and fresh perspective. “This is the way we’ve always done it” is not a statement you will hear often at Capital One, and I appreciate that. I felt like I made a true impact on our candidate experience, which had the potential to increase our number of Card Technology hires.
What advice do you have for current (and future) Capital One interns?
1) Seek areas that you can add value in; 2) Network and meet as many people across the company as you can (strategically of course); 3) Ask questions and speak up. Capital One values their interns and wants to know what they see and hear. As cliché as it sounds, you will get as much out of this internship as you put into it.

Austin Osborne, MIT
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Capital One Department: Home Loans
What was the most exciting project you worked on during your internship?
I worked on a case competition with four other interns. The goal was to create a product pitch for Capital One to help our customers understand money better.
How did your project experience help you grow professionally?
It really helped me learn about how business decisions are made and understand how to develop technical specifications and requirements. We also needed to pitch our product at the end of the summer, which was valuable presentation experience.
What advice do you have for current (and future) Capital One interns?
Take advantage of every opportunity presented to you, even if it seems like you’re busy. I’ve found that you never know what an opportunity may become if you give it a chance, and that mentality has led to a lot of career success for me.

Nathan Crow, Virginia Tech
Major: Electrical Engineering
Capital One Department: Capital Markets (Finance)
What was the most exciting project you worked on during your internship?
I worked on a project optimizing the hedging of our mortgage servicing rights portfolio.
How did your project experience help you grow professionally?
It required the expertise of various members both on my direct team and otherwise, which taught me the importance of leveraging those around you to complete challenging projects.
What advice do you have for current (and future) Capital One interns?
Focus on networking as much as possible and stay in contact with all of the people you meet over the summer; those connections will be incredibly helpful in both the short and long term.

Want to follow in Samantha’s, Kelsey’s, Austin’s and Nathan’s footsteps? Head on over to WayUp to learn more about Capital One.

More from Capital One:
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Whether you’re searching for an internship in business or you’ve just graduated with a finance degree, there are several employers looking to hire college students and recent grads with a diverse set of skills and abilities.

Ready to get started? Here are seven finance jobs and internships you can apply to right now.

1. SEC Filing Specialist (Analyst), InsiderScore

Eager to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment? This Internet-based company is hiring business savvy individuals in the Princeton area to help clients read and understand SEC filings. You’ll be collaborating with several departments regarding data processing, quality control and processing efficiency. This position is perfect for professionals who are detail-oriented, quick on their feet and have excellent oral and written communication skills. Apply here

2. Research Analyst, Magellan Research Group

Looking to hone in on your customer service skills at a growing startup? This financial service organization is looking for motivated individuals to expand their Client Services Team. As a research analyst, you’ll be working on the front line with several big clients, including many executives from Fortune 500 companies. An added perk? You’ll be on an aggressive promotion track. If you’re a self-starter, a team-player and a natural leader, this role might be just right for you. Apply here

3. Business Operations Analyst, Finvoice

Ready to take on a role that offers you the chance for immense growth and development? As a Business Operations Analyst, you’ll be helping with sales, fundraising, customer service, administrative duties and more to optimize the organization’s overall operations. As a bonus, you’ll be given gourmet lunches and the chance to take surfing or tennis lessons for free. If you’re interested in becoming a part of a booming startup, apply here.

4. Tax Associate, CohnReznick

As one of the biggest accounting, tax and advisory firms in the nation, this company understands the importance of building strong leaders. Hands-on experience, hefty training programs and advice from senior staff members will enable you to prepare tax returns and perform tax procedures in accordance with current policy. With a long-list of benefits to offer, this position is great for an individual with exceptional drive and communication skills, who is also passionate about giving back to the community. Apply here

5. Entry-Level Finance, National Debt Relief

Are you an altruistic recent grad who’s ready to jump into the world of finance? Recruiters at National Debt Relief seek talented professionals to make a difference in people’s lives by communicating with creditors, while keeping the client’s best interest in mind. You’ll build relationships with various contacts and check client accounts for accuracy, in order to come to the right solution for every client. The role is great for anyone who is creative, analytical and organized. An extra perk? You’ll be given a discounted gym membership. Apply here

6. Campus Partners, Ground Up Ventures

Interested in venturing out into the startup world as a college student? This remote position will enable you to discover the ins and outs of venture capital, all while building your network for future opportunities through branding yourself and working with other Campus Partners. You’ll learn about investing and begin to understand the qualities that make up a good company. If you’re a hard-working, motivated student, this may be the ideal position to kick off your career. Apply here

7. Staff Auditor, ScottsMiracle-Gro

Are you an experienced young professional looking to dive into operational, compliance and IT audit projects? With a beautiful office and wellness center, this company is looking for a staff auditor to become familiar with business practices and procedures through various projects and tests. You’ll also be responsible for building stakeholder relationships both internally and externally. As an added bonus, you’ll have the chance to participate in several activities like intramural sporting leagues. If you’re a problem solver and critical thinker who doesn’t mind traveling, you can apply here.

Don’t miss out on landing the perfect job for you. You can start applying here.

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Big accounting firms generate hundreds of billions of dollars each year by helping their clients “sweat their assets,” which is basically just a fancy old industry way of saying that they help their clients find ways to organize their money, make more profit and create new efficiencies that allow their businesses to be better at “businessing”. Sounds like a business owner’s best friend if you ask us.  

But what about the firms themselves? How do they help their own companies?

For CohnReznick, one of the world’s most prestigious accounting firms, the answer is simple: by “sweating” their most important assets—their diverse and inclusive workforce.

CohnReznick has been dedicated to a diverse workforce since its inception in 1919—88 years before the first iPhone and 38 years before the first modern calculator. Basically, the company’s diversity and inclusion mission was formed when its accountants were still using abaci to balance books.

Best Environment, Best People

CohnReznick’s belief in diversity and inclusion isn’t just played up for a feel-good PR moment. The company believes that in order to deliver its best work, it needs to deliver the best people, which means delivering the best environment to encourage their personal and professional growth. So no matter your race, gender, creed, country of origin, favorite basketball team, or whether you low key still prefer peanut butter and jelly to avocado toast, CohnReznick will be ready to welcome you with open arms, as it’s done for nearly the past century.

Using Innovation for Problem Solving

Diversity and inclusion is so important to CohnReznick because of their approach to problem solving—CohnReznick prides itself on finding innovative solutions to problems, which requires creativity. And while it’s easy to reduce creativity to a quality possessed only by artists or musicians, CohnReznick believes that creativity comes from how people perceive the world—and according to Scientific American, they were right.

Employee Programs

The company has been successful in fostering that environment because of the various programs and initiatives it has started for employees. More than 12 years ago, the company launched WomenCAN, a Collaborative Advocacy Network for Women that provides employees access to mentors, roundtable discussions with the firm’s partners, and leadership development and professional growth opportunities in a collaborative, encouraging environment.

A Dedication to Helping Women Succeed

The result has been that CohnReznick is routinely identified as one of the industry’s leading organizations for diversity and inclusion. For the third consecutive year, CohnReznick was named Accounting & Financial Women’s Alliance and AWSCPA’s Best Public Accounting Firms For Women, by proving its dedication to the advancement of women through programs such as WomenCAN and the Executive Women’s Forum and by creating a progressive, forward-thinking environment.  

Empowering Employees

But what makes CohnReznick a leader in developing a truly diverse, inclusive environment comes from its bottom-up approach to establishing it—the company encourages its employees to take charge. The company is proud of its employees who actively foster inclusion through events and outreach programs of their own accord. That’s why they started an initiative called Pay it Forward, where team members get a little more money in their paychecks one time each year in hopes that they’ll donate the amount. CohnReznick has found its best work is done when it gives its employees the tools to succeed and encourages their drive.

CohnReznick’s dedication to diversity over the past hundred years is just one way it creates an excellent opportunity for recent grads from different backgrounds and experiences. Learn more about CohnReznick, its initiatives and beliefs, then head over to WayUp and apply to join their team! They’re hiring for Tax Associates in multiple locations and for their Summer 2018 Leadership Program. 

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Accenture Federal Services, a US company and wholly owned subsidiary of Accenture LLP, helps clients change how people work and live, for a safer, healthier, and more prosperous nation.

Everyone wants to feel valued at work, and while more and more women are making advances in their fields, it hasn’t always been that way. Still, there’s one leadership and consulting firm that’s always been ahead of the pack: Accenture. How does Accenture help its 150,000 female employees succeed? It’s all thanks to a comprehensive approach to promoting gender equality and supporting women through mentorship, networking opportunities and other initiatives. Here are just a few of the initiatives that make Accenture a great place to work.

Mentorship Programs

Accenture knows how valuable it is for women to connect with one another and share their stories. That’s why Accenture has the female members of its leadership team mentor junior employees through virtual workshops and networking training, so they can put their best foot forward as they grow in their careers.

Online Networking Programs

Accenture has an internal website called the “Accenture Women’s Network” for female employees. The site is dedicated to connecting them with resources, education, tools and multimedia applications to help them figure out their personal definition of success—and then pursue it. The network also has open forums for women to share their professional experiences and ideas.

International Women’s Day Conference

Accenture has a United Nations-designated event called Lead in the New geared toward empowering women, discussing what it means to be successful and talking about issues affecting women in the workforce, like the pay gap and gender equity.

Virtual Success Forums

Accenture has quarterly webcasts where company leaders share their own experiences and career paths, giving women a chance to see how they might grow their own careers at AFS and beyond.

Local Office Initiatives

Every Accenture office around the globe has its own initiatives to help women thrive, like networking activities and outings. Count us in!

With so much programming geared specifically towards women in the workforce, it’s no wonder that over 150,000 women have joined Accenture ranks. Want to be one of them? Accenture is now hiring consulting analysts for its Emerging Leaders Conference. Head on over to WayUp now and apply!

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From learning about business trends to growing your professional network, working in finance has a lot of great perks. So whether you’re looking for your first internship or your first full-time job, finding an opportunity that matches your skills and interests will help you get the experience (and the salary) you want.

Here are 10 finance jobs and internships you can apply for now.

Internships & Part-time Jobs

Finance Intern, Jacuzzi

Want to get a hands-on feel for what it’s like to be part of an in-house finance team? As a finance intern at Jacuzzi, the premier manufacturer of products for homes and outdoor spaces, you’ll learn about all aspects of the business and use your Excel skills to help analyze sales agreements and perform risk management analyses. This is a great opportunity for anyone interested in learning the ins and outs of business finance. Apply Here

Marketing/Finance Research Intern, Cap Hedge Ventures

Can’t decide between marketing and finance? Try out an internship where you can do both. Cap Hedge Ventures, a growing FinTech company in the northeast, is seeking a marketing/finance research intern. In this role, you’ll help manage investor information and product details. Previous interns at Cap Hedge Ventures have scored jobs with top tier finance firms, banks, and private equity funds. Apply Here

Financial Operations Analyst, Abaris Financial

As a financial operations analyst at Abaris Financial, you’ll have the opportunity to work on several short-term and long-term projects in fields related to retirement, insurance, and FinTech. Daily responsibilities will include Excel modeling for retirement spending, conducting market analyses and creating predictive models. If you’re passionate about learning new skills and constantly seek out new challenges, this could be the opportunity for you. Apply Here

Financial Advisor Internship, Lueder Financial Group

Thinking of becoming a financial advisor? Lueder Financial Group is seeking a financial advisor intern for its highly rated internship program. In this role, you’ll work with a mentor to develop the strong business and finance skills needed to become a full-time financial advisor. With paid training, commission, and stipends, this role also has many opportunities to earn while you learn. Apply Here

Marketing Intern, Roadrunner Financial

Calling all undergrads in the NYC area! Roadrunner Financial is looking for a student intern interested in marketing and advertising. This is a chance to work for a growing finance company assisting with all marketing and promotional activities. If you’re creative and enjoy social media and events, be sure to check out this great internship! Apply Here

Full-Time Jobs

Assistant to the CEO, Trenchant Funds USA

Want a finance job where you can earn $60,000+ a year? This could be the perfect opportunity for you. The CEO of Trenchant Funds is looking for a new assistant who is resourceful and great at multitasking. In this role, you’ll get wonderful exposure to what it means to work in finance while helping out with a variety of tasks including research projects, event planning, and agenda management. Apply Here

Finance Rotation Program Associate, Capital One

If you’re looking for a role with a lot of exposure to different areas of finance, Capital One’s Finance Rotation Program could be the perfect choice. As part of the program, you’ll get two years of experience in both corporate finance and accounting. Associates in this program are provided with training at Capital One University and given a mentor throughout the duration of the program to help them excel in their careers. Apply Here

Assurance Associate, CohnReznick

Are you interested in accounting and auditing? You can start your career as an assurance associate with CohnReznick, the 11th largest financial advisory firm, where you’ll have access to a great work environment and a competitive benefits package. From resolving audit issues to preparing financial statements, you’ll get a great deal of experience in this industry and the chance to be part of an awesome team. Apply Here

Data & Analytics Associate Analyst, EY

If you’re passionate about both data and finance, a role that combines both could be perfect for you. As an analyst at EY, a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, you’ll work closely with clients to deliver first-class financial services and develop code for future analysis. Oh, and did we mention the great compensation and benefits? Apply Here

Product Specialist, OppenheimerFunds

Interested in the product side of finance? As a product specialist at OppenheimerFunds, you’ll work with internal and external partners developing relationships with financial advisors from all over. You will master the asset management business, and assist in developing retirement plans for clients while getting excellent hands-on exposure in the field. Apply Here

Ready to find the finance job of your dreams? Check out our full list of jobs to find the one that’s right for you.

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The world of financial services is broader than you might realize – and your degree subject isn’t the most important factor when considering a career in finance. Take Abigail Carras, for example. She graduated with an Industrial Engineering degree from Columbia University and now works at Deutsche Bank, a leading global bank. Originally unsure of her long-term career path, she found her way through the bank’s rotational analyst program.

We got to hear more about how Abigail gained a comprehensive overview of the industry, built her personal network across different divisions and found a role that best fit her work style and skill set. Read on to hear her story.

Tell us a bit about your background and why you chose to work at Deutsche Bank?

Abigail Carras: After spending two summers in internship programs – one at a hedge fund and one at a State Department – I wanted to find a full-time role where I could merge those two sets of interests. I have a quantitative background but I’m also stimulated by learning about the world around me, and I like to interact with people.

Knowing that I wanted to build a strong foundation in finance, I started looking for a structured training program at a bulge bracket bank. While the summer internship program is a more typical path, I instead joined Deutsche Bank through the full-time recruiting program. I really connected with the people I met while interviewing and rotating through placements with several different teams helped me realize Global Markets was the best fit for me.

What do you do in your position and what is your division’s role within the larger business?

AC: I work in Deutsche Bank’s Global Markets division, which is our Sales and Trading business. My team is responsible for originating structured finance transactions for the bank. This means I speak with institutional investors to understand their strategic needs – things like higher returns, increased flexibility, or other tactical challenges – and help solve those problems.

What is something about your role and department that students may not know about?

AC: My role at the bank is a great example of the benefits of Deutsche Bank’s full-time rotational program. Since my position is not the typical role you would associate with Sales and Trading – for example, I am not trading equities or selling bonds – I probably wouldn’t have known to apply to this team right out of college. Instead, I realized I enjoyed the problem solving-oriented work in this seat once I was able to spend a month rotating with the team.

I work on a diverse range of unique transactions – from financing aircraft leases to securitizing auto loans to selling construction loans for solar panels. I feel like I’m constantly learning new things and getting exposure to different industries; it’s incredibly exciting.

What is the most rewarding part of your role and why?

AC: The transactions I work on can take many months to complete, and there are many points along that timeline when things can go wrong; the feeling of overcoming those challenges successfully is incredibly rewarding.

How do you feel your work gives you a sense of purpose?

AC: Having interned in other industries before deciding on a career in finance, I feel more of a sense of purpose in this role than anywhere else, and for me that comes down to the people. I work in a collaborative environment with colleagues who are incredibly intelligent and hard working. For me, it was important to find a job where I could discuss interesting issues and surround myself with people who pushed me to be the best I could be. That’s what I found at Deutsche Bank.

If someone was interested in pursuing the same role you currently have, what would be your advice to them?

AC: There are three things I’d advise:

1. Don’t be afraid to start networking and building your personal brand early-on! I spent my freshman and sophomore years of college going to all sorts of career information sessions on campus. Even if you are not applying for the internships yet, you will get to meet helpful people who can guide you. Networking not only helps increase your opportunities, but also helps you learn about yourself; hearing about others’ experiences can help you understand what you want out of your own future.

2. To stand out amongst your peers, it’s important to seek out opportunities that show you are genuinely interested in this industry. Internships are not the only way to do this; for example, consider participating in a stock pitch competition a club at your school is holding, or assisting a professor who needs help with their research.

3. The most successful people in a role like mine are those who have a perpetual hunger to learn about new things and a drive to chase opportunities. While you will need both quantitative acumen and strong communication skills in many of roles available in finance, it is really the hard workers and go-getters who I have found to be the most successful.

Does Deutsche Bank sound a place where you can make your mark? Head over to their company page on WayUp to learn more!

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This article was inspired by a piece originally published by OnDeck®, which is hiring summer interns on WayUp now.

Whether you’re a college student taking on the internship search for the first time or a recent grad trying to make waves at that first post-grad job, making a great impression can be difficult. However, our friends at OnDeck, an amazing company that helps small businesses secure loans and financing, are here to help.

Being able to market yourself well is becoming increasingly important (especially in the digital age!), so OnDeck rounded up a great list of 33 books for you to dive into on that very subject. If reading almost three dozen books is a little intimidating for you, we picked our favorite five from OnDeck’s list so you can get started.

The Art of the Start: The Time-Tested, Battle-Hardened Guide for Anyone Starting Anything by Guy Kawasaki

Want to feel inspired to do anything? Okay, that might be a bit of an exaggeration, but Guy Kawasaki’s best-selling book The Art of the Start will help you feel ready for any challenge that comes your way, including rocking the job hunt and being the best employee ever.

Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion by Robert Cialdini

Influence is important no matter whom you’re trying to persuade, and Robert Cialdini’s classic book needs to be at the top of your list.

Everybody Writes: Your Go-To Guide to Creating Ridiculously Good Content by Ann Handley

“But I’m not a writer!” you might be saying. Whether it’s a resume or a tweet, no matter what you’re creating, it’s important to know how to market yourself through the written word. The good news? This book can get you there!

Contagious: Why Things Catch On by Jonah Berger

Why do certain products and ideas catch on? Jonah Berger has the answer, and using his advice, you’ll be able to not only come up with the next big contagious ideas, but you’ll also be able to show others why they should invest in you, too.

Getting to Yes: Negotiating Agreement Without Giving In by Roger Fisher

Learning how to negotiate is a big part of growing up, and no matter what your endeavor, understanding compromise will serve you well.

Think OnDeck’s suggestions are awesome? Their book list isn’t the only thing that’s great about the company; they’ve got an amazing culture and great team members, too. Check out their positions on WayUp and apply now!

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 This article is sponsored by OnDeck®*, which is hiring summer interns on WayUp now.

In a perfect world, a company offers day-to-day perks like great food and social hours, loads of professional development training, ongoing mentorship, a productive work environment, and the chance to make a real impact.

This magical company does in fact exist, and its name is OnDeck®. The financial services platform helps thousands of small business owners secure loan financing, changing people’s lives and empowering the economy along the way. To do that, the organization realizes that keeping its team members happy and healthy is integral.

Feel like we’ve hyped up OnDeck enough? It’s time to check out the five biggest perks of working for the company, and then you can head on over to WayUp to apply to OnDeck’s summer internship now!

1. A Productive Work Environment

OnDeck understands that people work best in different environments, so it allows team members to work in an open floor plan and encourages them to create the best work environment for their personal preferences. Employees can choose from standing or sitting desks, private work stations or group spaces however you like to work best, you can.

OnDeck doesn’t just offer an environment that fuels your work habits, but it also makes sure you’re fueling your palette too! OnDeck has the best food perks with a fully stocked kitchen at all hours (yes, it even has healthy options!)  As a team member, you also get a credit for an online food delivery service (!!!), so there are several days where you’ll never have to pack a lunch or pay money for food.

2. Social Events and Entertainment

In addition to in-office foosball and ping-pong tables (weekly tournaments, anyone?), OnDeck offers a weekly budget for online food delivery, monthly social hours and annual summer and winter parties to give team members plenty of time to socialize. There are also a number of OnDeck sponsored sports & community groups for team members to join so that you can continue the friendship with your team members outside of the office too!

And speaking of your life outside of the office, OnDeck offers weekly yoga classes, gym memberships, tickets to local entertainment and sporting events, and car rentals for all team members at corporate rates. Yes, that’s right: Gear up for a company that supports work-life balance!

3. Real Impact

If you’re wondering whether or not your role affects real lives, we’ll keep it short: At OnDeck, it does.

OnDeck lets the numbers speak for themselves: The company, which had economic consulting firm Analysis Group conduct a study in 2015, has left an $11 billion (Go OnDeck!) impact on the economy and helped create 74,000 jobs nationwide through its work financing loans to small business across the country and through its other products and initiatives with clients. Since we help people finds jobs, we couldn’t more be happy for OnDeck helping to create these opportunities!

4. Career Development

OnDeck has an in-house career coach who provides one-on-one career coaching and support to any team member and manager. All team members and managers have access to a suite of customized tools and resources to support them in their career conversations and development. The company also offers a number of classes for team members who want to up their professional game, like Leadership Essentials, Unconscious Bias Training, and Presentation Skills.

Additionally, their career coach hosts monthly office hours for all team members and people managers. Team members come to share what’s on their mind about their career and discuss together how they can put a plan in place to achieve their goals. People managers come to discuss how they can continue to create meaningful experiences that help their team members grow, develop and continue to drive the business forward.

5. A Supportive Environment

Support at OnDeck starts on day one: Newbies get a “rookie” t-shirt on their chair as a way of letting the rest of the team know to say hi and lend a helping hand.

Then there’s a two-day onsite orientation with the senior leadership team, an online team member playbook that outlines OnDeck’s values, a guide to expectations for the first 30, 60, and 90 days, and site-specific guides at all of OnDeck’s office. And if that already sounds like a warm welcome, OnDeck steps it up a notch by giving every single new hire an “onboarding coach” to make sure each person feels settled in and on track for success.

But support doesn’t end once someone has been on the team for a few weeks or months. The company has a number of initiatives to keep morale up and achievements recognized. One of these is its online rewards platform, where people can get a shout out from team members for a job well done. When you rack up “points”, you could win anything from a gift card to a one-on-one lunch with OnDeck’s CEO.

We don’t really know why you wouldn’t want to work for OnDeck, so we’ll make this easy: You can apply for their summer internship program on WayUp right now!

*OnDeck, the OnDeck logo, OnDeck Score and OnDeck Marketplace are trademarks of On Deck Capital, Inc.

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Investment Banking Analysts/Associates

Analysts should think of themselves as foot soldiers within an investment banking group. Your job is to roll up your sleeves and do the hard grunt work. Demonstrating that you are someone who can work long hours and take ownership for every piece of work that you produce is the key to winning during an analyst program.  The best way to set yourself apart as an analyst is to make the least errors possible on your work (i.e. produce “high quality” work). Analysts that can demonstrate good communication skills and ask thoughtful and insightful questions are also able to stand out. The analyst program is generally seen as two-years of “basic training” (with an option for a third year in some cases). Keeping a positive attitude about the work you are doing is also very important. After 2-3 years in an analyst program, it is very common for young professionals to be accepted into top business schools or get jobs in the corporate development or business development group at larger companies. Analysts can also be promoted directly to associates in rare cases. Overall, an analyst role prepares you for a multitude of other jobs because of the core skills gained.

Associates MBAs, law school grads, and others who have completed graduate degree programs begin their career in investment banking as associates. Unlike analysts, associates are generally placed in a specific industry group right away. However, working hard and staying late also serves associates well in their first year. Those who are able to mentor and help train analysts also stand out. Associates get more client facing time in the form of: due diligence meetings, drafting sessions and IPO roadshows. It is more important for an associate to have sharp communication skills and perform with confidence and poise in front of clients. Associates are promoted to VP after 3 years (sometimes up to 5 years).

Exit Opportunities for analysts and associates in investment banking are varied. Private equity, hedge funds, buy-side firms, corporate development at large companies, venture capital, or business/law school are the typical paths.

3 important things to note:

1. If you want to go into private equity (PE) then get into the M&A or Financial Sponsors group for a sure bet. You can get into PE from an industry group, but your choices will be limited to only PE firms in that industry. In general, M&A will leave the most doors open to you after 2 years.
2. If you want to get into venture capital (VC) then get into the technology group. However, only later stage VCs really care about investment banking experience (for example, the firms that invested in Facebook in 2009 — 5 years after it started!) If you are interested in VC because you want to find the next big thing then it’s probably best to go work for a startup as opposed to an investment bank. (For more info on the stages of VC click here).
3. When applying to b-school or law-school from investment banking, it is extremely important to make yourself stand out because you will have a lot of competition. These schools are constantly trying to diversify their student body and make sure they get people from all different backgrounds. You need to demonstrate an interest in doing something other than going back into banking/corp law to make more money.

Research Associates / Analysts

Research associates and other junior professionals (sometimes there are “assistant” roles) need to have good excel/financial modeling skills, but they also must be good writers. The research reports generated by analysts are usually handed down to an associate for editing or early drafting. Early on in their careers it is extremely important for research associates to build “quality” financial models with reasonable assumptions. In order to be promoted, a research associate must eventually become good at communicating with their clients (both investors from outside the firm and salespeople from inside the firm). They will have to field questions about what is going on with a particular company’s stock or bond. Additionally, they may have to assist in a due diligence mission to help with the next report, and they will have to ask pointed questions of company management.                         

Research analysts begin almost the same way associates do. They cover a variety of industries and perform a lot of writing and modeling to support the senior analyst. A more senior analyst is given a specific set of securities to cover and they essentially “own” those securities or that industry group (i.e. Restaurant analysts cover the stocks for McDonald’s, Wendy’s, Burger King, etc.). Their job is to create a series of reports that explain what is happening with a particular stock or industry. They also give recommendations about whether one should BUY, SELL, or HOLD a security.

To succeed as an analyst you must gain the respect of the investment bankers and sales/traders within your bank. If they do not trust your research and analysis, then your entire reason for existing is called into question. It is important to put out careful research and analysis because the other groups depend on this data to make recommendations to the firm’s clients (individual and institutional investors) and those clients are the ones who pay the firm. Which is how you get your salary!

It is also important to note that whenever a research analyst makes a call, somebody will be upset. For example, if you recommend against an IPO that you know will be bad – the investment banker will be unhappy because that is how his group makes money. However, the salesperson will be happy because that saves them from recommending a bad deal to a client. In another example, if you recommend that a company’s stock should be sold (sell rating) because you expect it won’t do well – then that company will be mad. If they used your firm for their their investment banking services, they may take their business elsewhere. In sum, good research analysts are like skilled politicians.

The most common exit strategy for research associates is to move to hedge funds, business school, the buy-side (mutual funds, pension funds, asset managers), or into institutional sales with an investment bank. Being promoted from associate to analyst is a waiting game. Analysts do not leave their post very often and there are not many of those jobs so you may have to wait until an analyst retires or moves on.  

Salespeople

Salespeople must have strong interpersonal and communication skills. Your job will be to entertain and make clients feel happy. To succeed in this role it is all about your personality and fitting into the group you work with. Depending on the firm, you will either be asked to “sink or swim” by being given new accounts to handle all on your own very quickly. However, larger firms give a formal training period (1-1.5 years) and handoff process to new sales assistants or associates.                                  

Success for salespeople means knowing how and when to contact their clients. The key here is to know each of your clients very well (what are their goals? what industries do they focus on? etc.) Also, note that your clients will be institutional investors while the private client group handles individual investors. Additionally, salespeople should always provide value to the client and not come off as though they are wasting their time. Providing timely, useful, and insightful information to the client is the ultimate goal. Sales people are promoted based on their own individual performance AND the performance of the group. If you are pre-MBA, it is harder to attain a management position in sales, but not impossible.

Traders

Traders’ formula for success is less concrete. To be the best at trading, it is important to have a good “market instinct”. This is the gut feeling you get about how the market will move. Of course, every risk that is taken within an investment bank has technical analysis and a lot of numbers to back it up. Therefore, being extremely comfortable with numbers is also a must. This role is not for those with a weak stomach because major decisions have to be made on the fly with limited information. Traders need to be well read and understand what drives the market and what external factors are affecting the market on a given day.

To be one of the best traders, an instinct about the market is key. Some traders look at technical indicators and numbers until they are blue in the face, but without a gut feel on how the market moves, they will never rank among the best. A trader must make rapid decisions at times with little information to go on, and so must be able to quickly assess investor sentiment, market dynamics and the ins and outs of the securities they are trading.

The Private Client Associate

The Private Client Associate must have a big picture understanding of all major aspects of the market and be able to communicate wide variety of investing strategies to clients. This person must know a lot about a lot – stocks, bonds, derivatives, etc. To succeed in this role it is essential that deep down you be a good salesperson, not necessarily a good data analyst. The end game for the private client group is to find and retain clients who have assets to manage. Much like salespeople on the trading desk, private client associates must understand their clients really well for this to go well. They must understand their goals and preferences so they can make the right recommendations.

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Whether we would like to admit it or not, all of us make mistakes in interviews. The key to acing your I-Banking Interview is to avoid the mistakes that students frequently commit. However, in order to do this you need to understand what those common traps are so that you can prepare and learn from the mistakes of others. This is why we wrote “The Ultimate Guide to Wall Street & Silicon Valley Careers”, to give you a glimpse into how it should be done from folks who have been there!

In this blog post, we will dive deeper into the advice given in Chapter 3: Interview Questions & Suggested Answers. Here are the 3 most critical interview mistakes to avoid in order to land the job.

(Ever made one worse? Own up to it and share in the comments section!)

Mistake # 1 – Lack of Preparation

This tops the list of I-Banking Interview mistakes. Most of the candidates are not well prepared for facing the Investment Banking interview. The problem primarily lies with the technical questions. Candidate needs to be prepared to answer questions about valuation techniques, basic accounting, and formulas in MS Excel without wasting too much time.

Mistake # 2 – Too Prepared or “Robotic”

Second on the list is sounding too rehearsed in your interviews. Candidates memorize the answers to the level that for interviewer it becomes very easy to identify that whether candidate is speaking naturally or just giving a memorized story. An interview must come across as a natural conversation and not a script. How else is the interviewer supposed to assess whether or not you are a cultural fit for the bank? You should strive to remember high level points while studying, but not a word for word response.

Mistake #3 – No research of the company

If you are in the middle of an interview and you have not done enough research on the bank itself then, you are committing the third big mistake. One should do proper company analysis, its competitors, market position, company culture, and anything else that will help set you apart from other candidates.

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Got it? Good! Now go get started prepping to crush your interview for a prestigious summer internship!

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Every year, top students from all over the U.S. compete for the highly-coveted summer analyst and associate positions at top tier investment banks. It is not uncommon for Wall Street interns to turn their 10-week long summer stint into a full-time offer from their respective firm.

Goldman Sachs’ 10-week summer internship is no different as it is the major feeder for its full-time analyst and associate programs. However, Goldman is viewed as the “top of the top,” as far as investment banks are concerned, and an internship there is considered the Holy Grail for many ambitious future bankers. It has been reported that more than 15,000 people apply for the Goldman Sachs investment banking summer internship program, and that the program has an acceptance rate of only around 2%.

So what’s the bottom line…what does it take to actually get an internship at Goldman? While there are numerous resources out there, and sometimes even an overload of information, we will provide the blueprint (an entire chapter, in fact!) to put you on the right path.

First, you need to understand the specs of the actual job:

• Salary:
  • Base salary for an investment banking analyst is about $85,000, according to Glassdoor. Interns get paid based on a pro-rated first-year analyst’s salary, which comes to over $16,000. Not bad for a 10 week haul!

• Job Description:
  • Spend 10 weeks working in the Investment Banking Division, from financial modeling to attending client meetings, in some cases, with the potential for a full-time job offer.

• Job Requirements:
  • Rising college junior or, more typically, senior. You don’t need a business or finance background but should be interested in banking. Be able to explain why you’d like to work at Goldman and to emphasize personal qualities that would help you in the role.

Next, you will need to understand the interview process:

• Application:
  • Goldman has a “rolling” application. This means they will accept applications past the deadline indicated on the website ….but the earlier you apply the better! (Dec. 4, 2016 is the deadline for all undergrads).
  • You can also apply online directly through the company website

• First Round:

• • GS has introduced the Video Interview into their process for the first round. You will need to pre-record a video of yourself answering a prompt given by the recruiting team. It is important to remember that this video will be judged as if it were a live interview, and you must conduct yourself as such.

• Final Round:

• • This will remain the traditional “Superday” where those chosen from the first round will come to the office and undergo a series of interviews. The interviews will likely last for 30 minutes each and there will be 2 people who work in ibanking full time in each one. Those selected generally get offers within a day or two of their Superdays.

Lastly, you will need to understand what to focus on:

• Study the firm: You should study the “Who We Are” section of the firm’s website and talk to current employees to get a good understanding of how the bank is organized, who the leaders are, and some of the unique aspects of Goldman culture.

• Craft your story: Make sure that you have your 60 second “elevator pitch” down cold. Be able to articulate where you have been, where you are now, and where you plan to go. You story must also incorporate why you are interested in this internship and how your skills are transferrable. (Note: It is important to convey that if given a full-time position, you have made the decision to pursue banking for the long-term).

• Learn the basics of finance: Take advantage of websites like Investopedia and the   Wall Street Journal to gain a basic understanding of finance and financial markets. Knowing the key ways to value a company, the balance sheet equation, and the relationship between bond prices and interest rates would be a good start.

• Remember, it’s a conversation!: The real way to ace an interview is to remain calm and be yourself. If you don’t know the answer to a question then ask for clarification or say that you simply don’t know (but will follow up after the interview when you have researched the answer!). The best candidates show that they are prepared but not rehearsed to the point of sounding robotic. The best hires display a temperament that shows they will work well with others, and get the job done no matter what.

Now, of course, Goldman Sachs isn’t the only place that offers high profile internship programs in banking. There are several premier firms that offer well structured programs that pay well. And these tips will put you at the front of the pack and make you a standout candidate!

Get started now on earning your spot for summer!

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I’m not sure if it was the Wall Street movies I watched as a kid or my dad’s obsession with the stock markets, but I knew from a young age that I wanted to get into the world of finance. The only thing standing in my way? On paper, I didn’t have the credentials to make that dream a reality. I didn’t go to a top school, I was a liberal arts majorand I wasn’t even allowed into the business school’s career fair, but I wasn’t going to let that stop me. Spoiler alert: I ended up with an entry-level job as a Financial Analyst, Private Wealth Management at Goldman Sachs, spent 4 incredible years at their office in Dallas and developed great relationships.

So, here are 5 ways you can get your foot in the door, too.  

1. Talk to people

Make this the first step. Go out and find people with the jobs you want (or think you want). Try to get introductions through family/friends, career services/alumni relations office or LinkedIn. Try to make your introduction personal. What are they doing that interests you? How can you potentially add value to them?

The hardest part of the job search is being fearful of the unknown. However, one sure-fire way to get over that fear is to start having real conversations. Build your networks and your relationships, cold email people and ask them out to coffee—if you don’t ask, the answer is always no.

2. Do your homework

There is absolutely no excuse not to have a reasonable understanding of the industry/company/role you wish to obtain. For finance specifically, Mergers and Inquisitions and Wall Street Oasis were my favorite free resources to learn about the banking industry and the different divisions within it (Hint: investment banking looks vastly different than operations).

Research the company: How do they differentiate themselves from the competition? Apart from their core business, what do they do that resonates with you? A peer of mine advised me to speak about the Goldman Sachs 10k Small Businesses initiative and how it struck a chord with me, because I was an Eagle Scout and philanthropy was important to me. It was a year after the financial crisis and Goldman Sachs was desperately trying to salvage its reputation, so the fact that I knew about these philanthropic efforts helped my case. This had nothing to do with finance, markets or valuation analysis, yet it still served as a differentiator for me.

3. Be curious

While I was at Goldman Sachs, I helped with campus recruiting for 8 semesters. Most students took the vanilla approach of memorizing the latest Wall Street Journal article they could find on the markets. While it’s important to know about your industry’s current events, that shouldn’t be your only focus.

The candidates that were truly able to separate themselves were ones that asked probing questions about our careers, experiences, and keys to success. Questions like, “Why have you been in your job for four years? What makes a great analyst? How does Goldman Sachs maintain itself as the best investment bank in the world? What do you not like about the job? What is going to help me succeed as an analyst?“ are the ones that stand out.

Everybody likes talking about themselves; it’s a flaw we all have (this is why my article was shortened). Because of this, think about listening more to the interviewer than speaking. As a student, you’re not expected to know all the answers, but you are expected to have curiosity. Show that.  

4. Pass the airport test

At the end of Super Days (3-6 interview rounds in one day), 8-12 interviewers would gather in a room and discuss the candidates we interviewed. There were always mixed feelings about candidates; no one ever unanimously made it as a clear favorite. The best way to decipher candidate outcomes was the airport test which is “If my flight is delayed overnight, can I comfortably suffer through that brutal wait with you?” If I work with you, I’m going to spend more time with you than I will with anyone else in my life, including my family. That’s a big investment.

5. Know your differentiator

Today, it’s becoming increasingly difficult for candidates to distinguish themselves on their resume. The good news is that companies are realizing there is a need for diversity in the workplace, and it’s not limited to ethnic or gender diversity.

There is also this notion called diversity of thought. In college, I ran a real estate brokerage to help students find off-campus housing. I was able to speak to entrepreneurial experience where revenue goals, growth expectations and operational efficiencies had to be exceeded in order for my business to continue running and for me to pay my way through school.

At the end of the day, there is no secret sauce. Be hungry, be curious and want it more than anyone else. Here’s some motivation as you prepare: When you want to succeed as bad as you want to breathe, then you will be successful.   

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Interested in exploring a career in Finance? We sat down with Kyle Higgins, a recent grad who joined Deutsche Bank, to learn all about how he landed the internship and what he got to do over the summer. Check it out!

Q: What was school like for you, and where did you expect to go career-wise?

Kyle:  I graduated from the University at Albany (SUNY) in the Financial Analyst Program.  There were roughly 20 others in my year, and all of them are now working in Finance. It was definitely a competitive program, with many students completing extracurriculars and internships in addition to full class-loads. One program that I was involved in was an asset management group, where we managed money from the school’s endowment fund. This gave me some fantastic experience that helped my resume in a big way. The overall culture of the program was very pre-professional—needless to say, we wore suits to class more often than sweatpants.

Q: How did you find out about Deutsche Bank? What other areas/companies were you interested in at the time?

Kyle: I had previously heard of Deutsche Bank but didn’t have any direct contact with the firm since none of my classmates in the Program had been hired there.  While at a networking event, a few alumni talked about their jobs at Deutsche Bank and they told us about the internship and Graduate Program.  The presentation they gave is what ultimately got me interested, and why I submitted my resume. I also applied to a few other banks, but to this day, I’m really glad I went to that Deutsche presentation.

Q: What did you expect going into the Deutsche Bank internship program?

Kyle: The presentation on campus gave me a strong impression of the caliber and type of people at Deutsche Bank and this was only strengthened as I completed phone screenings and final round interviews. My expectation was to participate in real-world scenarios while collaborating with other interns throughout the 10 week program.  Our group project ended up centering on two separate cases involving Russia and Argentina.  At the end of the summer, we presented our analysis to several senior managers in Risk, and our analysis actually helped them make important decisions in those markets.

Q: What was your first week like in the internship?

Kyle: The first week at Deutsche Bank was a combination of offsite intern training and introductions to your specific team, which for me was CRM Securitization.  The training helped teach us things to consider when working on the job, emphasizing practical knowledge like financial statement analysis.  My first day on the Securitization team made me realize how much interns were treated like full-time employees.  Although we were new to the role, real work was assigned to us with deadlines and expectations.  I remember how on the first day, my mentor gave me a live deal to read through.  Although he knew most of the information would take a while to digest, I appreciated  that on day one he treated me like a peer, giving me real insight into what he was working on.

From the moment I joined the Bank, I was impressed with the diversity of views and perspectives – not only in my intern class, but in the full-time staff as well.  Within Risk, there were several colleagues with diverse nationalities including Chinese, German and French, and everyone seemed to bring unique perspectives to the table. Something really valuable I learned on the team was that the combination of several cultures and backgrounds bring out the best quality of work.

Q: What are a few things that surprised you about Deutsche Bank?

Kyle: As I mentioned earlier, I was surprised by the level of diversity of backgrounds and cultures on the team.  The depth of knowledge my colleagues were able to draw upon, from previous positions they held both internally and externally was truly incredible.  As an example, one of my colleagues had previously worked for the rating agencies which ultimately gave him better insight into their methodology and approach. Finally, I didn’t realize how many locations and countries Deutsche Bank operated in globally; when I had the opportunity to go abroad with the Bank, I really felt like I was a part of this vast global team.

Q: I heard the Deutsche Bank Risk program offers graduates the opportunity to complete an international rotation. Where did you complete yours? How do you feel this enhanced your experience with the Bank?

Kyle: My international rotation was in Dusseldorf, Germany for nine weeks.  I worked with the Global Credit Rating team (GCRT) and completed several ratings during my stay.  This experience helped me understand the work that the team completes on a daily basis, as well as how the end results flow into the CRM function.

The experience was extremely helpful in improving my skills when evaluating companies that are corporate as well as financial-based.  Being able to “deep dive” into financial statements and assess the health of a counter party is crucial to several roles in finance.

On a more personal note, it was a pleasure to expand my network and meet those who work in the Dusseldorf office.  Within that location, 22 languages are spoken and the nationalities include Chinese, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, German, French, and Venezuelan, to name a few.  The team welcomed me into their daily life and made me feel at home six time zones away from New York. It was awesome.

Q: What has the experience taught you about yourself?

Kyle: The experience has taught me that I can learn something new in a completely foreign environment.  No matter where I go or what I do in my career, it is reassuring to know that I can thrive in a challenging environment.  It has also improved my ability to collaborate with colleagues from very different backgrounds.  If I could succeed in an office in Dusseldorf, Germany, where people spoke 22 different languages, I could get by anywhere.

Q: What are you excited about for the future?

Kyle: The grad rotation has afforded me the opportunity to see many areas of the Bank, both domestically and internationally.  By the end of this Risk program, I will have worked with CRM Securitization, CRM Leveraged Finance, Global Credit Rating Team and CRM Hedge Funds.  I have developed so many valuable connections and expanded my network farther than I ever anticipated.  I am excited to bring all my experiences and general knowledge of risk to whichever team I am fully placed with. I’m also looking forward to finally moving into the city!

Interested in a career at Deutsche Bank? Head over to their company page on WayUp for more information!

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As a Professor of Finance and Economics at SUNY Geneseo for 17 years, I have taught hundreds of bright and talented finance majors, who have been rigorously tested and molded into formidable graduates through their field of study. Having been through a similar curriculum myself — I hold a Masters in Economics from Nankai University and a PhD in Finance from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign — I can confidently say that finance majors make highly valuable hires who are well equipped to take on the JPMorgans, Goldman Sachs and James Streets of the world once they graduate.

What sets them apart? There are 3 key qualities which make finance majors the best hires for part-time jobs and entry-level jobs.

Eager Learners

Markets constantly change which forces finance majors to study the markets, trends and new industries. These students must be eager learners to keep up with these rapidly altering markets. It is necessary for these students to stay up to date on finance publications (i.e. The Economist, Business Week, Barron’s, etc.), and keep a close eye on the stock market. [blockquote background=”Lighter Blue: #53B3E5″]Looking for finance major jobs? Check out this Accounting Internship and this Investment Advisory Internship.[/blockquote]

Critical thinking skills

Students across the board are taught to think critically, however, finance students are especially analytical. In every class that they take, they are asked to dig into the numbers and study trends while giving them meaning.

“My finance classes taught me to always very carefully analyze my decisions and my work,” says Ken Chenault, a Harvard 2012 graduate who concentrated in Economics and has worked for Goldman Sachs and for a small private equity firm

Well Calculated Risk Takers

These students take various classes on financial planning and risk analysis. Every decision that they make in their role can have a huge impact on a company, a family or individuals, so the ability to calculate the risks well is vital.

“Whether it has been a work assignment or a potential change, I always take the time to first analyze any potential risks and plan out the best way to move forward,” Ken says.

Because finance majors are in demand, becoming a finance major can lead to a high-paying full-time job in private equity, investment banking, corporate finance and so many other positions, but make sure that you’re choosing this field of study because you’re passionate about the subject and about the skills you’ll gain through it – not because of the monetary gain you’ll receive from it.  

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BNY Mellon is a great place for finance-minded students looking to get their foot in the door of the world’s sixth largest investment management firm, where assets like stocks, bonds, and more are bought and sold to generate income for clients. 

The global investments company has over $1.7 trillion in assets under management, and as a well-renowned, well-respected company that has received accolades from all over the world – including being named one of the world’s 50 safest banks by Global Finance — it’s a not-too-shabby name to have on your resume.

While there is plenty of public information about a bank with over 200 years of history, there are a few facts you might not know about which make BNY Mellon a great place to work and a great company to target during your job search.

1. BNY Mellon is pretty crazy about college students.

Right now on WayUp, BNY Mellon is exclusively hiring college students and recent grads for 3 summer internships–Asset Servicing Summer Associate Program, Client Services Delivery Intern, and Software Engineering Intern— and an entry-level position as a Software Engineering Employee.

Each program also offers robust training resources and networking opportunities so that you can learn from experienced professionals who can support and guide your career.

2. In 2015, BNY Mellon was crowned the top company for women in technology.

In a world where tech is still very much a “boy’s club,” BNY Mellon has racked up quite a few industry awards, the most notable of which came from the Anita Borg Institute, a nonprofit that promotes women in technology. The award was given to display that BNY Mellon has “demonstrated an exemplary commitment to advancing women in technical roles and creating a culture where they can thrive.”

3. On average, interns are paid $17.51/hr.

Considering the fact that most jobs for college students pay $5-10/hr, BNY Mellon knows how to compensate its young candidates.

4. Even if you have a low GPA, BNY Mellon wants you to put it on your resume.

While your GPA doesn’t always come up during the job search, we spoke to a recruiter at BNY Mellon who said that “Honesty is the best policy.” BNY Mellon recruiters would much rather see the full picture of your resume (and your performance) rather than “assuming the worst” and wondering why certain information has been left out of your application.

Start your career in investment management — apply on WayUp today!

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How should I prepare for a JPMorgan Chase interview?

You first want to have a very good understanding of the job posting and what it seems to entail for the role for which you’re interviewing. This shows that you appreciate what may be asked of you if hired. It also gives you time to prepare examples of how your past experience, educational or professional, will help you perform those duties because the conversation should inevitably turn to your qualifications at some point. You also want to have examples prepared of a time you took initiative and/or showed leadership and a time you adapted to a difficult situation. These demonstrate skills that transcend roles and fields and are valuable in any professional environment. As mentioned above, be prepared to speak on your strengths and how that will make you an asset to the team/department you hope to join, but also prepare a couple “negatives” that you can spin into positives. For example, when I interviewed for my job, I had never worked for a bank before or even in the financial sector. I mentioned that I thought that made me more open-minded and eager to learn. It is also a good idea to spend some time researching the firm or organization you are interviewing to join. Find out what you can about its structure, its history, and its leadership. This is yet another way you can show that you’re taking the interview seriously and are keen to succeed. Finally, come prepared with at least 3-5 questions for your interviewer(s). I recommend having at least two related to the role itself (What does a typical day in this role look like? or Are there opportunities for advancement?) and two for the interviewer personally (ask them about their background and how they came to be where they are now, and then I also like to ask not only what their favorite part of their job is, but also their least favorite). A firm handshake and eye contact can go a long way too.

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Source: An Anti-Money Laundering Alerts Analyst, who has been working at JPMorgan Chase for almost a year. This is a role that involves identifying any generation of income that results from illegal actions.

What skills are necessary to succeed as an Anti-Money Laundering Alerts Analyst?

For my particular role, the most essential skills are attention to detail and analytical/critical thinking skills. Because compliance, as one of the big issues du jour in banking, is quite new in its importance, our processes change frequently, and our work demands considerable attention to detail to keep up with these changing standards. Working in most AML (anti-money laundering) roles will require a certain amount of analytical capacity. My primary task is transactional analysis and trying to take information from the bank’s internal systems, as well as open source information, to construct a narrative, so critical thinking and analytical abilities are crucial. Skills deserving of honorable mention are adaptability, specifically the ability to work in a range of different settings with a range of different people, and time management, meaning being able to balance several tasks at once and completing them all with the same high standard of quality.

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In the late 1990s I was a chemical engineering major at the University of Colorado with a minor in business. I’d taken the business minor at my father’s suggestion, and it wasn’t until the end of my undergraduate career that I realized out of the three core elements I’d studied at CU (chemistry, math and business), I actually enjoyed math and business the most.

I applied to the Operations Research departments at various grad schools because OR seemed like an interesting area that applied mathematics to complex business problems in various fields, including finance. I was accepted into Stanford’s OR department, which now goes by the name of Management Science and Engineering, and decided to head to Palo Alto, Calif., to pursue a Master’s Degree.

When I got to Stanford I noticed that almost all of my classmates had some kind of prior work experience, which seemed to give them a lot of context around the material that we were learning. It felt like they were getting more out of the educational program than I was, so I decided to get a job to gain some experience. I took a part-time position as a Financial Analyst at a company called Confinity, which was creating a system to allow people to beam money to each other on Palm Pilots.

It’s worth noting that during my initial breakfast meeting with the CEO of Confinity, he asked me what books I had read that summer, and later joked that my reading list was one reason he hired me.

Professional Life Lesson #1: Be Yourself

During my initial interview I was so concerned about whether I had taken the right courses or done the right projects. In the end, what this employer liked most was what my reading list said about who I was. I’m sure it helped that I had gotten good grades and done interesting projects as an undergrad, but a lot of other applicants had done that too, so those things didn’t really set me apart.

On my first day at the company nobody knew what I should do. A chemical engineering major who knew a little about business? It turns out that I did have one really valuable skill at that time: I knew a lot about Microsoft Excel. One of my undergraduate professors, Dr. David Clough, had insisted that we all learn a lot of the more powerful (and sometimes obscure) features of Excel. When I started working at Confinity I was kind of a whiz at it, so they asked me to start tracking data, distributing metrics, building financial models. Because I was so good at it I could do the work really quickly, which meant I had time to then sit in on meetings where senior executives were discussing the data I was preparing. That kind of exposure was incredibly valuable for me at the time because I got to learn how people communicate in a business setting, how they share and debate ideas, and how they work toward actionable conclusions.

Professional Life Lesson #2: Know Your Hard Skills

In most entry-level positions you are doing tasks that require hard skills (proficiency with a software program, etc.). If you are able to do these things quickly and accurately, your boss will (at least they should!) allow you to use the remaining time in your schedule to attend meetings and begin learning the soft skills of doing business.

After several months, I was increasingly impressed with the caliber of people at Confinity and the company’s growth as a whole. They were impressed with me, too. The CFO offered me a full-time position that would require me to drop out of my MS program. Drop out of Stanford?! Was he serious? I thought about it and weighed my alternatives, and I confirmed with Stanford that if things didn’t work out with the company I could go back to finish my degree. I eventually decided that the downside was limited and took the job.

Shortly after this, Confinity merged with a company called X.com and the combined entity changed its name to PayPal. The three years that followed were a whirlwind of excitement, with incredibly long work hours and an unbelievable amount of learning. I eventually grew into an important role in the company’s finance team and got a first row seat in an Initial Public Offering process and then the acquisition by eBay in late 2002.  This learning and exposure set me far ahead of my peers in similar roles, and really launched my professional finance career.

Professional Life Lesson #3: Take Calculated Risks Early in Your Career

I made the decision to leave Stanford and work for Confinity at a time when my downside risk was really quite limited. As you get older and advance in your career, it becomes harder to take risks like this because you have more responsibility: family, financial commitments, as well as other things that start to constrain your alternatives.

I met and worked with an incredible group of people at PayPal, many of which went on to create globally important companies after they left. I feel honored to have been a part of that group at that time, and many of us still collaborate on business projects to this day. Through this network I have been exposed to some amazing ideas and given opportunities to work on projects and companies that are literally changing the world.

Remember that CEO who liked my summer reading list? That was Peter Thiel, who is now a global iconoclast and one of the most successful venture capitalists of our day. Peter has been an important mentor to me and has had a major impact on my life and career. He is the one who, after seeing what I had learned and contributed in those early years at PayPal, eventually offered me my first role as a Chief Financial Officer (at Palantir Technologies.)

Professional Life Lesson #4: Don’t Over-Plan Your Career Path.

You really don’t know what opportunities are going to be presented to you, at what times, and who will present them. If you over-plan your career you may miss out on unexpected opportunities that cross your path, instead of recognizing when you are in the right place at the right time and seizing them.

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For those of you who have considered a career in the banking industry, sleep may not be very common.

According to Mashable’s article, Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. told its summer interns that they aren’t able to work more than 17 hours per day. For some, this may be considered a blessing given the amount of hours that are normally worked by investment bankers.

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What is your name? William N.

What is your profession? I’m an analyst at a venture capital and media production company.

What company do you work for? Archer Gray

How long have you been in this role? 1 year.

What did you study in college? History and political science.

Why did you choose this job? I liked the idea of operating at the intersection of several evolving industries I cared a lot about – film, venture capital, media, and tech.

What is an average day like in your role? I spend a good portion of my day meeting with bold and inventive entrepreneurs, and another good portion reading and writing about their companies and the worlds they are trying to change.

What’s the most challenging part of your job? Balancing the different aspects of a VC’s portfolio: sourcing and reviewing our pipeline of potential investments, coaching and assisting portfolio companies, getting to know other investors, and doing the reading and listening that’s essential to success in this field.

What’s your favorite part of the job? How much it satisfies my intellectual curiosity. Every day I get to talk with smart, daring people – entrepreneurs, investors, my colleagues – about the brightest ideas in media and technology.

What’s a common misconception about your job? One is, to paraphrase an old adage, “those who can, do; those who can’t, invest.” In fact, I’ve found that so-called lifers are rare in venture capital. Most investors bring experience(s) in a different field to bear, to the benefit of their colleagues and portfolio companies.

Any tips for current college students who aspire to have your job? Don’t worry about acquiring a certain set of vocational or technical skills. It’s relatively easy to learn the basics of Ruby or Excel. It takes a lot longer to learn how to size up an entrepreneur, ask the right questions, or make smart bets about the future of a certain vertical. Leave time in your schedule for art, literature, philosophy, and history. You’ll be surprised what winds up informing (or defining) your work.

If you had a time machine and could travel back to visit yourself in college, what’s the #1 piece of advice you would have given yourself? It’s amazing how irrelevant majors and minors become the moment you walk off a college campus. Focus on developing the tools you’ll use to think about the world, not on earning a series of certificates.

What is a fun perk of your job? I like having apps before you do.

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What is your name? Kimberly C.

What is your profession? Portfolio Management Assistant

What company do you work for? US Trust, Bank of America Private Wealth Management

How long have you been in this role? 1 year and 8 months

What did you study in college? International Business and Management

Why did you choose this job? I enjoy researching why a specific stock or bond is a good investment as well as interacting with clients.

What is an average day like? Researching and preparing investment recommendations/reviews for client portfolios, maintaining accounts in line with compliance protocols, prospecting new clients.

What’s the most challenging part of your job? Never knowing how a client will react to any type of information.

What’s your favorite part? Researching different types of investments based on client preferences.

What’s a common misconception about your job? That it’s boring. It’s not!

Any tips for current college students who aspire to have your job? Working in wealth management really allows you to get a good understanding of all the different types of investment vehicles available.  It might not be as glamorous as an investment banking role, but it certainly helps you learn how to be a smart investor and sharpens your wealth planning skills.

If you had a time machine and could travel back to visit your college self, what’s the #1 piece of advice you would have given yourself? Enjoy your free time while you can!

What is a fun perk of your job? Work lunches and happy hours :)

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In the late 1990s, I was a Chemical Engineering major at the University of Colorado with a minor in business. I’d taken the business minor at my father’s suggestion, and it wasn’t until the end of my undergraduate career that I realized, out of the three core elements I’d studied at CU (chemistry, math, and business), I actually enjoyed math and business the most.

I applied to the Operations Research departments at various grad schools because OR seemed like an interesting area that applied mathematics to complex business problems in various fields, including finance. I was accepted into Stanford’s OR department, which now goes by the name of Management Science and Engineering, and decided to head to Palo Alto, California to pursue a Master’s Degree.

When I got to Stanford, I noticed that almost all of my classmates had some kind of prior work experience, which seemed to give them a lot of context around the material that we were learning. It felt like they were getting more out of the educational program than I was, so I decided to get a job to gain some experience. I took a part-time position as a Financial Analyst at a company called Confinity, which was creating a system to allow people to beam money to each other on Palm Pilots.

It’s worth noting that during my initial breakfast meeting with the CEO of Confinity, he asked me what books I had read that summer, and later joked that my reading list was one reason he hired me.

Professional Life Lesson #1: Be Yourself

During my initial interview, I was so concerned about whether I had taken the right courses or done the right projects. In the end, what this employer liked most was what my reading list said about who I was. I’m sure it helped that I had gotten good grades and done interesting projects as an undergrad, but a lot of other applicants had too… So those things didn’t really set me apart.

On my first day at the company nobody knew what I should do. A Chemical Engineering major who knew a little about business? It turns out that I did have one really valuable skill at that time: I knew a lot about Microsoft Excel. One of my undergraduate professors, Dr. David Clough, had insisted that we all learn a lot of the more powerful (and sometimes obscure) features of Excel. When I started working at Confinity I was kind of a whiz at it, so they asked me to start tracking data, distributing metrics, building financial models. Because I was so good at it I could do the work really quickly, which meant I had time to then sit in on meetings where senior executives were discussing the data I was preparing. That kind of exposure was incredibly valuable for me at the time, because I got to learn how people communicate in a business setting, how they share and debate ideas, and how they work toward actionable conclusions.

Professional Life Lesson #2: Know Your Hard Skills

In most entry-level positions, you are doing tasks that require hard skills (proficiency with a software program, etc.). If you are able to do these things quickly and accurately, your boss will (at least they should!) allow you to use the remaining time in your schedule to attend meetings and begin learning the soft skills of doing business.

After several months, I was increasingly impressed with the caliber of people at Confinity, and the company’s growth as a whole. They were impressed with me too. The CEO offered me a full-time position that would require me to drop out of my MS program. Drop out of Stanford? Was he serious?! I thought about it and weighed my alternatives, and I confirmed with Stanford that if things didn’t work out with the company I could go back to finish my degree. I eventually decided that the downside was limited and took the job.

Shortly after this, Confinity merged with a company called X.com and the combined entity changed its name to PayPal. The three years that followed were a whirlwind of excitement, with incredibly long work hours and an unbelievable amount of learning. I eventually grew into an important role in the company’s finance team and got a first row seat in an Initial Public Offering process and then the acquisition by eBay in late 2002.  This learning and exposure set me far ahead of my peers in similar roles, and really launched my professional finance career.

Professional Life Lesson #3: Take Calculated Risks Early in Your Career

I made the decision to leave Stanford and work for Confinity at a time when my downside risk was really quite limited. As you get older and advance in your career, it becomes harder to take risks like this because you have more responsibility: family, financial commitments, as well as other things that start to constrain your alternatives.

I met and worked with an incredible group of people at PayPal, many of which went on to create globally important companies after they left. I feel honored to have been a part of that group at that time, and many of us still collaborate on business projects to this day. Through this network I have been exposed to some amazing ideas and given opportunities to work on projects and companies that are literally changing the world. Remember that CEO who liked my summer reading list? That was Peter Thiel, who is now a global iconoclast and one of the most successful venture capitalists of our day. Peter has been an important mentor to me and has had a major impact on my life and career. He is the one who, after seeing what I had learned and contributed in those early years at PayPal, eventually offered me my first role as a Chief Financial Officer (at Palantir Technologies).

Professional Life Lesson #4: Don’t Over-Plan Your Career Path.

You really don’t know what opportunities are going to be presented to you, at what times, and who will present them. If you over-plan your career you may miss out on unexpected opportunities that cross your path, instead of recognizing when you are in the right place at the right time and seizing them.

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Northwestern Mutual Among Vault’s Top Ten Internships in U.S. for 19th Straight Year

Each year, thousands of college students learn from some of the most successful financial advisors in the U.S. through Northwestern Mutual’s nationally-recognized internship program, which was named by Vault.com the #1 internship for students seeking careers in the financial services industry.

Northwestern Mutual ranks #5 overall across all industries on Vault’s Top Ten Internships for 2015, and is the only company to be recognized for 19 straight years.

“Our internship program is a cornerstone of our recruiting efforts and one of the key drivers behind our long track record of preparing the best and brightest students for success in the financial services industry,” said Michael Van Grinsven, Northwestern Mutual’s field internship director. “We take great pride in the program and we’re happy that it remains a valuable experience for our interns.”

“The demand for financial planning has never been higher. And that demand, in turn, has opened up career opportunities for current college students to learn from the best in the business and one that prepares them to hit the ground running post-graduation.” said Van Grinsven.

Northwestern Mutual’s internship program started in 1967, and since that time more than 44,000 students have graduated from the program.

Interested applicants can visit Northwestern Mutual’s website or contact a nearby Northwestern Mutual office to learn more about available internship opportunities.

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This is a guest post by Justin  for Student Stories. 

Without a doubt, getting a job in investment banking with a top firm is statistically impossible.

Out of the couple of left over full time spots allotted to your prestigious university from each respective firm, you’ll compete against the best, brightest and most connected individuals from your graduating class. Being that I’ve been able to do so despite having several disadvantages (i.e., lack of business fraternity affiliation) using specific tactics, I believe that my template for becoming a highly competitive applicant will be applicable to students seeking employment in industries including, but not limited to, investment banking.

I believe there are three main barriers preventing you from being a competitive applicant: qualifications, cultural fit and effective interview skills. Another “x factor” that you can leverage to differentiate yourself is proper networking strategy/execution. Let me explain:

1. Qualifications

The art of looking good on paper. Figure out how to attain a high GPA; take on internships during the school semester and take on leadership positions in relevant clubs/organizations to develop a host of relevant experience; and become an interesting person who engages in unique extracurricular pursuits/interests. Consider becoming certified in highly utilized programs, such as PowerPoint and Excel, to demonstrate your dedication and ability to add value early on.

 2. Cultural fit

The art of fitting in. Picture the typical working environment and realize that the team you’re looking to join must be able to stand you for several hours at a time, day after day for several months, if not years. You have to be polite, easy going, relatable and generally amiable. You must be lively, enthusiastic and somewhat fun to be around. Oh, and you have to demonstrate all of this during your first impression or else your likelihood of getting the job drops significantly. Yes, cultural fit is that important in most interactive, front-office/client-facing professional industries. Think about it like this: The person who is recruiting you must be confident that if they push you forward to the first/next round of interviews, you won’t make them look bad. Therefore, you must look good on paper, be a cultural fit, and possess solid…:

3. Interview skills

The art of effectively demonstrating your qualifications, behavioral fit and overall poise. Without saying, this requires serious preparation. The question is: How do you do so effectively (i.e. without wasting time preparing material that isn’t relevant). This is difficult because you have to become familiar with what your industry typically expects from you. Perhaps you should be aware of current events, technical knowledge, line of business products/services and those of competitors, etc. Also, one thing that will really differentiate yourself is learning how to look/dress properly (proper grooming – nails, hair, etc., properly sized attire, proper color-coordination, and adhering to commonly known rules such as leaving your bottom button of a suit jacket unbuttoned, matching your belt with your dress shoes, etc.) to give off the impression that you are someone who takes self-presentation and good judgment demonstration seriously.

 X-factor: Networking skills. It’s much easier to interview with a team and convince them you’re interested and dedicated to joining their team if you’ve already held an informational interview with three of them and learned a whole host of particular insights about their personalities, line of work, etc. Not to mention, it’s much easier to get an interview in the first place if you have already met with several individuals from the team you’re looking to join. So, get on LinkedIn, connect with alum / recruiters, request informational interviews over the phone, prepare for them, and try to have a great conversation. Then, ask them to connect you to another teammate so that you can learn more from others. It won’t take long before your name is well-known in the office, and when recruiting season comes around, your name will be much more familiar: “oh yeah, I remember that kid – (s)he seems really cool. Plus they look good on paper. Let’s bring ‘em in for an interview.” Bam.

Bottom line is: Everything is a matter of probability. The game is revolved around properly identifying what metrics influence your probability of getting hired. I’ve identified them to be broadly based on the three aforementioned barriers. Your job is to use your creativity to figure out how to reduce those barriers as much as possible. Companies are made up of teams, and teams are made up of individuals – so, develop a system that results in the broad appeal to “gatekeeper” individuals and you’ll inevitably become appealing to teams. Remember, your K-12 schooling and x-number of years in college have led up to this point in time, (i.e. your ability to execute on this final test). Develop a strategy and maximize your probabilities. After that, it’s just a numbers game. Good luck.

About the Author:

Justin is a UC Berkeley graduate, currently working as an investment-banking analyst for a top firm in the technology sector.

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This is a guest post by Kalyn Yang  for Student Stories. 

According to beanactuary.org, an actuary is “part super-hero, part fortune-teller, part trusted advisor.” But really, professionals in this top-ranked job use their high analytical skills to manage risks and organize plans to prevent losses.

I started looking into this profession in my sophomore year of college and successfully found an actuarial internship in my junior year summer. After working in San Francisco like a big girl for 3 months, I received a return offer and will be working full-time at the same company fresh off graduation!

The Search

When it comes to looking for an internship, utilize the job-searching service provided by your university! I applied directly through the Career Center at UC Berkeley, and proceeded with on-campus and then on-site interviews.

Sell your forte

In order to stay competitive, remember that a strength is not really a strength if EVERYBODY has it. While maintaining a decent GAP and pursuing a degree in Math and Economics may put me in the “smart” category in general, it really doesn’t say too much in the actuarial field because that’s pretty much how everybody is. Since math majors aren’t usually the most social people, I emphasized during my interview the fact that I’m a people person and great at communication. I also set a foot forward by passing two actuarial exams by the time I interviewed, which really showed my interest and ability to become an actuary.

Stay relevant

Do your research and know the key qualities desired by the position. I made sure to emphasize my abilities to interpret complex data into everyday languages, since that’s what’s valued the most at an actuarial consulting firm. While it’s cool to be a certified skydiver, would that skill be useful in this job? (Although do mention it if you really are a certified skydiver though, it makes you look so awesome).

Be yourself

As cliché as it sounds, put yourself in the interviewer’s shoes and think what qualities would you want to see in a potential intern. It all comes down to whether they would want to work with you as a person. So are you likable?

Hard at Work

Do your best. During the internship, grasp every opportunity to grow. I took every project seriously and made sure I understood why things were done the way they were. On one hand you leave your colleagues with a good impression, but more importantly remember you are here to learn. Since actuarial work is highly technical, I always double-checked my work before submitting it to my supervisor for review.

Ask questions, but only the good ones. While my supervisor always told me to ask lots of questions, I never went up to her asking about an Excel formula—that’s something I could search online! Instead, I only brought up concepts-related questions and always put my thoughts into it first. During my internship evaluation, my supervisor said she was impressed by my critical thinking skills because I always had good questions.

Show that you are independent as well as a team player. These two do not contradict and are equally important. Since I interned at a client-facing consulting firm, I worked on many teams with different colleagues. While I demonstrated that I could work on my own, I also made sure that communication ran smoothly by always keeping people in the loop. Again, put yourself in others’ shoes and think how would you like to see the work you are about to hand to your co-worker.

Reflections

Write down what skills you’ve gained and the projects you’ve worked on. Make a concrete list and update your resume and LinkedIn profile! It’s too easy to forget the specific things you’ve learned so do it quickly (which I learned the hard way)!

Keep your options open. Know that this internship, whether it leads to a full-time offer or not, does not necessarily define your career path. Even though I’ll be returning to the same company after graduation, it doesn’t mean I will be set for life. Actuaries can work in multiple industries wherever financial decisions and risks are present. I know the experience and skills I’ve gained during my internship can be brought up again and again in the future.

Did you like what you did? I’m a total math person so I really liked problem solving and dealing with data. Actuaries are the backbone of financial security and I love making that difference. Ask yourself if you liked your experience. It’s never too late to pursue something you love—that’s what internships are for!

The bottom line

Don’t limit yourself! As an undergrad, intern in different fields during summers as well as the semesters. I didn’t quite do that but I wish I did. I have friends who have always wanted to go into banking but discovered their sales talent during internships and proceeded to work in sales after graduation; another friend studied geography in college but found himself to be a natural scout for talent after a couple HR internships thus became a full-time recruiter. Try different things; college is an exciting time to do that. You might surprise yourself! That being said, make friends across different industries and keep in touch with people. Don’t ever underestimate the power of networking!

About the Author: 
My name is Kalyn Yang and I’m a graduating senior at UC Berkeley double majoring in Applied Math and Economics. I’m currently working on becoming a certified actuary woohoo! I love traveling, playing the piano, and salsa dancing! I take my time to make delicious food and would always appreciate a good book. I believe that attitude determines altitude, and that living the moment fosters happiness. Find me on LinkedIn.

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This is a guest post by Andy C. Ng.

“If JPMorgan were a person, what qualities would he/she have?”

Two things come to my mind: (1) ‘This is one of the most interesting questions I’ve been asked in an interview!’ and (2) ‘Probably not a love for reading Walt Whitman.’ Being a true English major, “Song of Myself” is one of my all-time favorite poems so I could’ve freaked out. But I didn’t. You might be wondering why I’d be in a JPMorgan interview, let alone a final round interview, which this one was. Well to begin, my journey to this gorgeous building on Park Avenue began last fall.

I had applied for and was accepted to NYU’s Diversity Internship and Career Preparation Program (DICP), which specifically serves students from under-represented backgrounds. Throughout the fall semester I attended several workshops held by the NYU Wasserman Center for Career Development. The options were limitless: “Resumes and Cover Letters That Work”; “Acing the Interview”; “Social Media + Networking for your Job Search.” And this was just the beginning. There were career counselors waiting to sit with me and discuss my career goals and give me real insight on any applications I was filling out. But where did these applications come from?

Employers. Sure, I could and did look up postings on our school’s job and internship database, but the best source is the direct one. Through DICP I was able to meet working professionals at on and off campus networking sessions. Any industry or scale of company was represented, from big corporations like Morgan Stanley to smaller nonprofits and startups located in the city. It was at the last event in February where I met a VP from JPMorgan – super casual, I know. While our conversation was brief, I was able to express my academic and career interests and get a business card from this gentlemen. After following-up with him the next morning, he informed me of the internship opportunities available and offered to send my resume directly to human resources. I was nervous, but hey, it wouldn’t hurt to at least try!

I submitted my resume and cover letter, and waited for a response from the internship gods. When March rolled around, I was scheduled for a phone interview and the next day, I moved on to final round interviews. This is when I actually got nervous. I didn’t know anything about financial banking or anything related to numbers. But in preparing for any interview, I set aside some time to relax and research. I read articles about JPMorgan, checked the stock market, and even watched Bloomberg videos leading up to the morning of one of the biggest days of my life. By the time I arrived in the lobby, I knew that JP’s stock had gone up and that I should not be investing in Nike (for the time being).

Throughout my three interviews, I made sure to articulate the knowledge I had gained and more importantly, I was myself. I knew I would receive skeptical questions concerning my major and I embraced them. I gave honest answers and made my interviews see that just because I like Walt Whitman and Dave Eggers it doesn’t mean I can’t hold my own when analyzing a business strategy. One woman even remarked, “I like you already. You prove that you’re not defined by your major.” And that is a fact. So if you’re applying for an internship that is not traditionally associated with your course of study, don’t panic – get excited! Take advantage of your school’s career resources, practice your writing and interviewing skills, and whenever possible get yourself out there and meet professionals! There are tons of free networking events and as a student you hold a lot of power. People want to talk to you and hear what you like and have to offer. Be proud and go after those positions!

And if you were wondering, if JP Morgan was a person, he/she would be “analytical, organized, and flexible enough to work with anyone and everyone.” I also received and accepted an offer to be a summer intern with JPMorgan in their Chase Leadership Development Program.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Andy C. Ng is a junior at NYU studying English, Urban Education & Social Entrepreneurship. Originally from Sarasota, Florida, Andy has primarily worked in the education space as a Junior Program Director for College For Every Student and co-founded Student to Student. This summer, he will be an intern in JPMorgan’s Chase Leadership Development Program. Andy’s an avid public speaker, note-taker, and faithfully organized. Learn more here:

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