I really enjoyed the software engineering opportunities that came along with being in TE. It’s progressed far far beyond manual testing. My team is energetic, super-friendly, and synergetic.
What I wish was different
Nothing at all - My long term goal has always been to be a developer and this is satisfying my need for writing coding. They worked with me to balance my school and work, and the benefits of working in their new tower are many.
Advice
If you’re interested in something then express your desire to work with that. My managers listened to me when I expressed what I enjoyed and made sure I get to keep doing it.
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Financial Representative
May - August 2020 • East Lansing, MI
What I liked
One of the things I liked about the internship was my ability to expand on my communication skills. I have learned a lot of different concepts and theories within the department of communication, but being able to actually use them in the professional setting was more interesting than the practice we did in the classroom. It also allowed me to get out of my "shell", I felt less and less awkward and uncomfortable with each conversation I had and it has translated to how I speak with people outside of the professional setting as well.
What I wish was different
I wish we could have been in person this summer. Even though the experience was the best it could have been under the circumstances, COVID-19, and the people in-charge of the internship program did their best to make the experience whole-some and welcoming in the online environment. We still learned all of the material necessary for our job, and each of us were able to do our job, but personally I think it would have been more fun if I was in the office working along side my colleagues.
Advice
It does not matter who you are, whether you are a person who is extremely passionate about the financial services industry or you are a person looking for the professional experience. You will learn something out of the experience whether you participate in it for a semester or for the rest of your professional career. All you have to do is jump right in and listen to what is being presented in front of you, take that information and use it and you will start learning things about yourself as a professional that you didn't was possible.
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College Financial Representative
August - December 2020 • Grand Rapids, MI
What I liked
Working with other advisors in the office. Also working to find different clients and interact with people who I may not even know.
What I wish was different
The direction from my mentor on how best to succeed just seemed like we were going in circles and I never really progressed with my problems.
Advice
To not be scared of calling people you may not know and also not to be afraid of asking people for a meeting because they are either going to meet with you or not.
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College Financial Representative
May - August 2018 • St. Louis, MO
What I liked
The work envirnoment
My mentors
The job itself
What I wish was different
I wish I had been older, most interns are 21 and I was only 19
Advice
Be prepared to be work hard
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Financial Representative
March 2019 • Williamsville, NY
What I liked
Building Connections and advancing my career as a Financial Advisor
What I wish was different
I wish that I wouldn't have been so skeptical at the start and absorbed more in the beginning
Advice
Amazing Experience with a Great Team
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Financial Representative
September 2020 • Boca Raton, FL
What I liked
Very welcoming environment
What I wish was different
The chance to go into the office
Advice
It’s had but worth it.
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Financial Advisor Intern
May - December 2020 • Logan, UT
What I liked
The people are great to work with and they really want you to succeed.
What I wish was different
It was hard not doing things in person due to COVID.
Advice
Just push through the hard times and you will be rewarded.
