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In just a few weeks, hundreds of students will flock to investment banks to try their hands as young financiers.
If you're one of those people — about to kick off a Wall Street internship — you might be wondering how to prepare.
Luckily, Goldman Sachs asked five of its former interns for their advice on how to prepare for life on the Street.
They're all full-time employees now, working in various divisions and cities around the world.
Have a look at what they had to say.
Amy – Analyst, Finance Division, Salt Lake City
"I did not come from a finance background. If you’re like me, read relevant news and take the firm’s online training – it helped me feel up to speed when I started. I also talked to my buddy which helped me wrap my head around what the summer experience was going to be like and how to get situated in Salt Lake City."
Arnie – Associate, Investment Management Division, New York
"Try to connect with any ambassadors on your campus who have been through the internship experience. Use the training resources but don’t think you need to know everything before you start. The firm saw the potential for you to be successful here because of your passion and skills and they expect to train you; you aren’t supposed to be an expert on your first day."
Elaine – Analyst, Investment Banking Division, Hong Kong
"Prepare in any way that makes you feel confident and ready to jump in. I went back to textbooks from my finance and accounting courses to brush up on my fundamentals even though divisions like Investment Banking teach you the technical skills you need during orientation and on the job."
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