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Essential Guide to Winter Break Internship Search and Preparation

This comprehensive agenda helps students prepare for their winter break internship search, focusing on various sectors including finance, investment banking, and asset management. It offers structured guidance on crafting a compelling cover letter that includes a strong introduction, relevant background, reasons for being a good fit, and a solid conclusion. Additionally, it provides templates for requesting informational interviews, emphasizing concise communication and professionalism. Perfect for anyone aiming to secure competitive internship opportunities in finance and consulting.

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Essential Guide to Winter Break Internship Search and Preparation

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  1. Winter break Internship search preparation

  2. Agenda

  3. Research • Finance Internship Opportunities • Investment Banking • Sales & Trading • Asset Management • Private Banking/Wealth Management • Equity Research • Consulting

  4. Cover Letter • Keep them short and to the point • Do not restate the entire resume • Paragraph 1: Introduction • Paragraph 2: Background • Paragraph 3: Why you’re a good fit • Paragraph 4: Conclusion

  5. Cover Letter Template

  6. Resume • Attention to Detail • Results Oriented • Formatting Issues

  7. Requesting Informational Interviews • Sentence 1: Who you are • Sentence 2: How you found them • Sentence 3: What you want to ask them about • Sentence 4: Propose 3-4 dates and times (and places if you want to meet in-person) to speak with them • Sentence 5: Thank them for their help in advance • Do not attach your resume / CV

  8. Informational Interviews Template Dear Mr. Johnson,My name is Clyde Walton and I am a junior at Penn State majoring infinance. I found your name in the alumni directory and am veryinterested in pursuing a career in investment banking. I was hoping we could set up a time to speak briefly about your job and industry inorder to gain some insight from you. I know you are busy and appreciate any time you can give me. Thank you in advance and I hope to hear from you soon.Best,Clyde WaltonCampus Box 25864Penn State University University Park, PA16802 Cwalton3@psu.edu733.394.285

  9. Websites • Vault Guide (Access through HireSmith) • www.mergerandinquistions.com • www.ibankingfaq.com • www.business-valuation.net

  10. Questions?

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