Working for Ameriprise was a really great experience. They have some of the best trainings and professional development out there. I loved getting to network with so many different people from first time advisors to company executives. Ameriprise does a great job with their internship programs.
What I wish was different
This internship was completely virtual and I am so thankful for the opportunity to have even had an internship especially due to Covid-19. The only thing I wish that would have been different, would be to have the chance to be at the Minneapolis location. I wanted to meet my fellow interns and the other employees in-person, and experience corporate finance.
Advice
Do it. Find an internship, dive head first into the experience. Meet with recruiters via zoom or virtual career fairs. The experience you will learn is unparalleled to anything that's taught in a classroom, do it.
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Financial Advisor Intern
May - July 2020 • Dayton, OH
What I liked
I enjoyed being able to get hands-on experience within the financial services industry. This was most beneficial to me to get a better grasp of what I want to do post-graduation.
What I wish was different
Unfortunately, it was different than expected due to the circumstance of COVID going on. I wasn't able to sit in on as many client meetings as I would of due to clients not coming in.
Advice
The one piece of advice I would give is to be open in whatever internship/ job you are at. This helps you get the best experience possible wherever you may be at.
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Administrative Assistant Intern
May 2020 • Marshfield, WI
What I liked
Good and helpful employers!
What I wish was different
I wish I would have had more of a set schedule and job list!
Advice
Always ask if you can do something you are interested in!
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Finance Intern
May - August 2020 • Minneapolis, MN
What I liked
Good company, solid program and I really learned a lot there!
What I wish was different
I wish we would have been there in person… But the coronavirus made that impossible
Advice
Reach out to people who are leaders in your department and in other departments. Sit down and ask them questions. Be willing to ask questions when you don’t know what you’re doing. Double or triple check your work before submitting, the less errors the better.
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Finance Intern
June - September 2020 • Plymouth Meeting, PA
What I liked
It was a great learning experience for my first internship, and I was happy I was able to go into the office and work despite the COVID-19 restrictions. It was a small team so I was able to learn directly from the head of the team.
What I wish was different
I wish I had been able to interact more with clients, but the office was holding meetings via Skype due to COVID-19.
Advice
Always ask questions! No question is too small and its better to ask a question than assume you know how to do something and then do it incorrectly.
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Client service intern
May 2020 • Crestview Hills, KY
What I liked
I really liked the people and the structure.
What I wish was different
I wish the pay had been a little better.
Advice
It’s a great opportunity to gain more experience and network.
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Finance Intern
May - July 2020 • Canton, OH
What I liked
I liked getting to work in a professional work environment everyday and learning new things about my minor.
What I wish was different
I wish it wasn’t during the pandemic year so that I could have helped run the client events.
Advice
Don’t be afraid to bring in new ideas and go outside of your comfort zone.
