Fifth Third Bank

IT Audit Intern

May - July 2023 • Cincinnati, OH

What I liked

They put together quality intern events and the corporate office was cool. They had great access to networking and people generally were really nice.

What I wish was different

They had a mandated group project that was outside of your normal area that wasn't well managed. I don't feel I was set up for success very well. Feedback quality was marginal at best and didn't address apparent issues they claimed were a thing later. I saw my manager in the office only a couple of times. I ran out of work constantly and stopped doing actual IT Auditing about 3/4 of the wy it. Some interns in my area had different placements and different experiences but I ended up in a poor spot.

Advice

Always ask yourself what can I be doing right now to set yourself up for success later. Be relentless in asking questions, keeping conversations going with your direct team, and asking for constant feedback that is specific.

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Enterprise Data Office Co-op

May - August 2022 • Cincinnati, OH

What I liked

Increased responsibility and autonomy from my previous rotation

What I wish was different

More cohesive, singular project

Advice

Definitely give it a chance! Not what I expected working at a bank.

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Enterprise Data Office - College Co-op

May - July 2021 • Cincinnati, OH

What I liked

Great pay Fun work/play culture Exposure to executives and leadership team Individual responsibilities and projects

What I wish was different

The onboarding process was difficult to navigate. I wish there was more staff availability to guide through the process and answer questions, to allow me to fully get into the work more quickly.

Advice

Don't be afraid to be assertive when you feel you can handle more work or something isn't working for you.

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Data Engineering Intern

June - August 2021 • Cincinnati, OH

What I liked

Inclusive culture with lots of FaceTime with people from different technology departments!

What I wish was different

A little more structure to the program.

Advice

Make sure to reach out to as many different people as possible no matter how senior level they are, people at the company are always willing to chat!

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Operation Leadership Program Intern

May - July 2021 • Cincinnati, OH

What I liked

The people! Also getting to know other interns.

What I wish was different

I wish it had been in person for the whole internship

Advice

Don't be afraid to connect with others!

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Operations Leadership Program Intern

May - August 2021 • Cincinnati, OH

What I liked

The accessibility to leaders within the company and the ability to network with so many individuals in such a short amount of time. There was such a variety in how my time was spent on a daily basis.

What I wish was different

Nothing.

Advice

Leadership programs are one of the best ways to find out what you are good at and what you want to do/what you want in a career. Everyone should look into one in their desired field!

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Consumer Leadership Intern

May - August 2021 • Cincinnati, OH

What I liked

The internship is very organized and provides training experiences in many different banking lines of businesses.

What I wish was different

It would have been ideal for the internship to be in-person or a hybrid.

Advice

Learn and network as much as you can when you are with Fifth Third.

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Customer Service Representative

January 2019 • Cincinnati, OH

What I liked

Great team and environment!

What I wish was different

Scheduling

Advice

Great place to work!

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Risk Management Intern

May - June 2020 • Cincinnati, OH

What I liked

I loved the opportunity to work with other students as well as learn from my superiors and contribute to the company.

What I wish was different

The internship was a wonderful online adjustment due to COVID-19, but I wish I could've met everyone in person.

Advice

Be social while you're there--make the relevant connections and stay in touch with your team.

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Customer Service Representative

June 2019 • Cincinnati, OH

What I liked

I liked how much I learned while at the bank. I learned more about personal finance and money management through observations and practice at the bank more than I did in any classroom. Also, I was trained on how to cross-sell products to potential customers and current customers.

What I wish was different

I wish that there would have been more training/information on how to move up in the company. Luckily, more co workers are terrific and gave me tips.

Advice

Do not be nervous while selling stuff (or do your best to hide it). Customers can see it and will respond poorly.

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Bank Teller

April - August 2019 • Chesterfield, MI

What I liked

Very appreciative of their employees. I also enjoyed my job functions/duties. Competitive wages & bonuses!! Simulations were very helpful during training.

What I wish was different

Tuition Reimbursement. You have to apply before the class begins. Just a difficult process honestly. Also not the best policies for customers, which they would take out on the tellers.

Advice

Be patient when it comes to them finding a location they want you at. Do not get discouraged during training, once you being simulations and actual work, things come together.

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Summer analyst

May - August 2019 • Charlotte, NC

What I liked

Learned a lot, great team, fun atmosphere

What I wish was different

Better mentorship and training programs

Advice

Make sure you have a little bit of finance background before entering this internship

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Commercial Leadership Program Intern

May - July 2019 • Charlotte, NC

What I liked

Everyone at the bank was open and friendly, very willing to talk about their work and give advice.

What I wish was different

I wish I had been given more work and responsibility.

Advice

Great experience to learn about commercial banking, but the work can be dull at times. Make sure you ask lots of questions, reach out to people, and ask for as much work as possible to get the most out of the experience.

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Debt Capital Markets Summer Analyst

May - August 2019 • Charlotte, NC

What I liked

Great group of people, great working environment. Senior officers sit out on the floor with analysts and associates.

What I wish was different

Director did not pay us (interns) on time. Very unprofessional.

Advice

Learn a basic background of finance and accounting before starting. There are a lot of nuances specific to Debt Capital Markets but those educational areas will help.

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Investment Banking Summer Analyst

June - August 2018 • Charlotte, NC

What I liked

Great learning opportunities throughout the internship

What I wish was different

Expectations more clear on how to get a return offer

Advice

Utilize your network and do not be afraid to work extremely hard

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csr intern

February 2018 • Cincinnati, OH

What I liked

I liked learning about banking since it is something i need to learn about for my future

What I wish was different

Advice

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Wealth and Asset Management Intern

May - August 2018 • Cincinnati, OH

What I liked

I liked the work and the location

What I wish was different

I wish there were more Xavier students there

Advice

Don't wait until the last minute to buy your business clothes because they are super expensive

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Capital Markets Operations Intern

May - July 2018 • Cincinnati, OH

What I liked

Structured Program. I was able to network with over 95 individuals at the bank. I was challenged, and had a lot of responsibility. There were 60 interns downtown so it was awesome to get lunch with them and spend time with them in the city.

What I wish was different

Nothing. I wish Fifth Third had more locations to work at if you accepted full time position.

Advice

Ask questions! Build your network! Such an amazing experience. I think anyone would really love this opportunity.

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Softare Developer

May - August 2018 • Cincinnati, OH

What I liked

Interns treated well. The Information Technology Leadership Program (ITLP) participants get a free card to talk with most anyone they want to network and connect with. I got to work under very experienced and intelligent software developers and learned some better practices

What I wish was different

I wish that the sector of banking was more interesting to me. It could have certainly lasted longer, and I wish the focus was more learning engaged rather than networking-- but I acknowledge the different priorities of the program.

Advice

Move. Be persistent about ANY on-boarding issue and get it resolved asap in the proper flow per IT's recommendations. If you don't take action, everyone else will be too busy to get you anything to do. So come to work ready to crush it. Also, contrary to that point, when you have moments to rest and enjoy other's company, take every moment to bond and practice self-care to best enjoy your time there

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Commercial Leadership Program Intern

May - July 2018 • Charlotte, NC

What I liked

I was able to participate on a lot of deals and contributed a lot. There were opportunities to get as much out of it as I wanted to. I was able to network with many different people in the company.