GPS Capital Markets

Sales Intern

June 2020 • South Jordan, UT

What I liked

A lot of interaction with other interns and people who were previously interns and stayed on after. It’s really an environment that helps you grow and develop motivation to better yourself and others.

What I wish was different

This was only because of the Corona virus, but I wish we were able to travel to the areas that we sold to. It would have been an even better experience to be able to go meet the companies and leaders that we talked to over the phone and through emails to understand how those meetings were held and what is important to know as you visit other companies and develop these relationships.

Advice

Do your thing. If you find something that works keep running with it until it doesn’t work or you find something else that works better. This isn’t implying that you can’t try new things, but you do need to stick to your plan and put in the work before you can decide if it’s a good strategy. Do it, then ask questions and learn from it. Not the other way.

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Foreign Exchange Analyst

May - August 2019 • South Jordan, UT

What I liked

I loved the fun work environment they create on the job. I was able to learn so much more about the foreign exchange market than I would have ever in a college course.

What I wish was different

Advice

Work hard and it will pay off. They like to keep on interns as part-time employees if you're good and if you want to continue, so set yourself up for an offer.

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Business Operations Intern

April - August 2019 • Westlake Village, CA

What I liked

Coworkers and work environment. I loved showing up to work everyday.

What I wish was different

There is a very steep learning curve and I wish I could have picked it up a little quicker into my internship.

Advice

You will get it off it as much as you're willing to put effort into it. This internship taught me a lot of valuable skills for my future in business.

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Software Developer Intern

May - August 2019 • South Jordan, UT

What I liked

It is accurately rated as one of the best companies to work for in Utah. The office environment was casual and my team offered regular encouragement, but gave me plenty of distance to figure out solutions on my own so I could grow. I also learned some highly relevant technologies, such as Azure functions.

What I wish was different

A cubicle might have been comforting. It was often too chatty in that open office.

Advice

Ask questions! Even when you are no longer an intern, you do not know everything.

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Corporate FX Advisor

May - August 2019 • South Jordan, UT

What I liked

I liked following the markets, learning about trading and treasury, and loved talking with management teams on how to hedge their foreign currency risks.

What I wish was different

Not be on the sales team, would have wanted to be more involved in balance sheet hedging.

Advice

Great place to start as a Freshman, be willing to work hard and motivate yourself. Good working environment but not a place to stay

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Corporate FX Advisor

May - August 2019 • South Jordan, UT

What I liked

Great company culture and environment. Fun group of interns. Competitive pay.

What I wish was different

Some more experience with rate analysis or using excel. It was a lot of calling more than expected.

Advice

Good internship to lead into corporate finance and learn a lot about the FX Market.

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Sales and Research Intern

May - August 2018 • South Jordan, UT

What I liked

Great people. A great environment.

What I wish was different

No regrets.

Advice

Work hard at anything and you can succeed. Sales are hard, but very rewarding if you work for it.

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Sales and Technology Intern

May - August 2018 • South Jordan, UT

What I liked

The company culture was great, everybody was super friendly and fun to work for. I felt like I could work hard and wanted to excel, without a pressure of failure hurting me.