What I Learned From Applying to 100+ Finance Internships

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In this video, I discuss 7 key takeaways that I learned from applying to over 150 Finance Internships. I applied to internships ranging from investment banking to equity research. Some notable firms that I moved forward in the application process include Goldman Sachs, Citi, RBC, Regions, US Bank, BNY Mellon, Truist, Deutsche, and JP Morgan. All of the positions that I applied for were Summer analyst positions in various locations all across the country. I am currently a junior finance major at the University of Florida's Heavener School of Business.

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[Visiting.earth]

Thank you for sharing this experience. Very very helpful and its always a relief to see that I am not the only one struggling to break into WS. 😌

[benjaminrider]

#1 Your School Matters
#2 Networking Matters even More
#3 Have a strong LinkedIn Game
#4 Do not rely on others
#5 Prepare for the HireVue interview
#6 Be Focused
#7 Be Persistent

[Nick-hdxl]

This is a great video. I think that after you get the internship you should also try to talk or have "coffee chats" with as many people as possible during that internship. This increases your chances of getting a full-time offer. I am in the same boat. Good luck!!

[reidbennett]

Don't rely on others is key here, specifically not taking everything a senior or peer says at face value. Only realize it when it happens, not before! Keep your doors open

[TheMexican]

Boss shit G, you’re doing better than 95% of these finance youtube gurus!

[ankitasaxena]

I big thank you for this video. All my love and postive vibes.❤️🌻

[Nicosteinerfit]

Thank you for this videos! I am applying for internships for next summer and your advice has been really helpful!

[TrapKingz.]

Cameron, I’m an FP&A co-op for a utility company here in Tampa and just started about two weeks ago. I know I haven’t had a complete experience since I just started and the position is temporarily remote (you know why) but I just feel as if im not learning anything and there was no structured training or anything. The other co-op works opposing shifts to mine so we have barely had one conversation. I had mentioned this to the other co-op about how I feel like im not doing anything productive and im just getting paid to do nothing really, but in my back of my head I know I must be doing something or working on a particular task. The other co-op told me that when he started out it was the same and that he would just go over the financials of the company and try to understand them but that’s about it. The FP&A team have told me to look at the project models and try to understand them, however it’s difficult to understand what they mean when you probably only looked at models once in school lol. It’s a stressful situation and im not trying to overthink it. Any tips would help if you have any!

[bhaskarranvirkar]

I appreciate the effort and sharing the experience. It means a lot to us. Thank you Sir. You made my day. 😊😊😊

[abracadaddy]

Thanks for the info. I myself have applied to 100+ finance internships so far, hoping to apply to more. I’ve sent dozens of emails trying to network, and I’ve only been successful with connecting to a few analyst across several companies. I don’t think I’ve even been close to attaining a spot in a superday and I honestly feel extremely lost right now. With the amount of time I’ve put it I’m really close to giving up, but I want to keep going until I get a great internship. Really just not sure what to do at this point.

[cavingada]

not the patagonia sweatshirt lmfaooo good advice bro keep it up

[british]

Great tips! I really can’t emphasis LinkedIn enough for expanding your network and finding job/intern opportunities.
Also I would add the importance of in some way in other connections posts as this really increases your visibility.

[MaUG]

Great video. A lot of people need this.

[TheRealMinuteMarket]

It’s disheartening at this point after 120 applications and never a interview

[rahiyarasheed]

I’m an electrical engineering student and I want to enter the finance field as an analyst. What do you suggest? Or what are your thoughts on that? (I am thinking of writing CFA level 1 and SIE exam by the end of this year and I graduate next may)

[mageic]

Do companies accept internships from freshmen?
And if not, what should I be doing freshman year summer?

[mrawesome]

I’ve had a similar experience with 4 recruiters like that 😕😕

[abdiabdullahi]

Great content very insightful and beneficial !

[alwia]

Thanks a lot !!!! What a great idea I was truly needed to hear this.

[abhishekgodiyal]

That video was super amazing and provided a insight into getting a internship. I want to prepare for a fintech internship but have no clue. Would love your guidance if possible.🙂