The best parts of my experience this summer were the people I met and the fact that I had a role very similar to the role of the full-time analysts, giving me a great sense of the work expected of a full-time employee.
What I wish was different
If I had to change one thing about my summer experience, I would have liked more regular feedback about my performance.
Advice
The most important factor about your performance is coming in each day with a good attitude.
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Summer Analyst
June - August 2018 • New York City, NY
What I liked
I loved my team and the independence i was given to work on my project. I felt like I was contributing meaningfully to the firm.
What I wish was different
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Market Risk Summer Analyst
June - August 2018 • New York City, NY
What I liked
Exposure on largest MBS trading floor on Wall Street
What I wish was different
Larger program with more interns
Advice
Don't ask questions that you can Google
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Investment Banking Analyst
June - August 2018 • New York City, NY
What I liked
The team environment.
What I wish was different
People should have learned more technical skills.
Advice
Be likeable and make friends.
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Global Markets Summer Analyst
June - August 2018 • New York City, NY
What I liked
Rotational program,
What I wish was different
Politics at the firm, training, the ability to put you in the right rotation, some people are not very friendly and open to interns
Advice
Make sure you understand the product. That's more important than networking. It's a difficult internship because you don't have your series 7 and can't trade.
Be willing to ask for help because everyone wants to hear your input/questions.
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Sales and Trading Rotational Intern
June - August 2018 • New York City, NY
What I liked
I loved my experience. The people I worked with truly cared about the development and success of the interns. I felt that the people at CS cared about investing in my future. I learned so much over the course of the 10 weeks, and I am very thankful for my opportunity at CS.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Sales & Trading Summer Analyst
June - August 2018 • New York City, NY
What I liked
The people, the culture of the bank, the work I was doing
What I wish was different
I wish there had been more structure in the internship - I basically had to figure everything out on my own, which required me making a lot of mistakes in the process
Advice
Never be scared to ask for help! The worst thing you could possibly do is try to figure everything out for yourself and completely screw up in the process. There's obviously a balance between asking for too much help, but you shouldn't try and figure everything out on your own either - especially if you have no idea what you're doing.
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Securitized Products SPRING Summer Analyst
June - August 2018 • New York City, NY
What I liked
Friendly and welcoming group of people, Intellectually stimulating Assets, Strong group performance, Client interaction, Flat group structure.
What I wish was different
Nothing.
Advice
Be proactive about reaching out to other people across different banks to learn about their experiences. You never know who will connect you with the right people/ what industries interest you.
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Technical Analyst
June - August 2018 • Morrisville, NC
What I liked
I learned a lot, from languages to professional practices in my field.
What I wish was different
I wish there had been more opportunities to meet fellow interns. I was the only intern on the 4th floor.
Advice
Start early and don't undersell yourself!
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Human Resources and Leadership Development
June - August 2017 • New York City, NY
What I liked
I enjoyed having the experience of working in a large, international company. For me, the best aspects were event planning. The company makes an effort for you to interact and have meetings with people from many different areas of the company which was interesting to learn about.
What I wish was different
I wish my role had more creative aspects to it.
Advice
Sometimes you have to work later nights for events, but it can be a lot of fun if HR in a banking industry is something you're interested in.
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Sales & Trading Summer Analyst
May - August 2017 • New York City, NY
What I liked
I liked the pace and the prestige of the company. Credit Suisse is a very intense and educational experience.
What I wish was different
I would've preferred to be in the Chicago office, as I am from the Midwest.
Advice
Be prepared to work harder than you have ever worked in your life - this job is incredibly difficult but so rewarding.
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Summer Equity Research Analyst
May - August 2017 • New York City, NY
What I liked
Exposure to business, skills acquired, networking opportunities, work responsibilities, and support structure of program.
What I wish was different
More direct work with my Senior Analyst, who was based out of a different city.
Advice
Learn about your coverage industry before you start, and always be sure you are helping your senior analyst and team.
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Equity Research Summer Intern
June - August 2018 • New York City, NY
What I liked
I loved the opportunity to work closely with those in the investment industry and prepare for a future in such an industry. I gained alot of hands on experience and had the opportunity to speak frankly with people that I would consider role models in the field.
What I wish was different
I wish the work hours could have been communicated a little clearer. The biggest problem with my daily routine was that I never really knew when my day would end. Would it be 8 PM or 11 PM?
Advice
Network alot and don't be afraid to intern in a position that is not investment banking. There are so many positions out there and don't let yourself be constrained by the path that so many people take. Sometimes what someone else did may not be the best thing for you, just because they did it.
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Analyst (Investment Banking)
June - August 2018 • New York City, NY
What I liked
The work was very interesting, my colleagues were SUPER helpful to the analysts and I thoroughly enjoyed my experience.
What I wish was different
I had very long hours and the lifestyle catches up with you over 9 weeks - definitely over 2 years.
Advice
That if you're interested in IB, try doing an internship because unless you try it you'll never really know.
