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What Being a Strong Intern Looks Like, and How to Attain a Full-Time Job Offer

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Runiqua Bousquet graduated from the Zicklin School of Business in May 2025 with a Master of Science in Information Systems and a concentration in Cybersecurity. Throughout her graduate studies, she held internships at Forvis Mazars, CohnReznick, and Baker Tilly and received full-time offers from all three companies. Starting in August, Runiqua will work full-time at Baker Tilly. If you currently have an internship or are looking for one, you may be wondering how to ensure your internship is a fulfilling experience and how to secure a full-time position afterward. You may have even attended career events in which seasoned professionals have shared tips on how to make the most of your internship. But what do these tips actually look like in practice? In a recent interview, Runiqua shared how she distinguished herself from other interns at places like CohnReznick, resulting in an extension and a full-time offer. Runiqua thus demonstrates what it takes to be a strong intern that companies...
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Student Perspectives: It’s All About Attitude: How Positivity Can Lead to Career Opportunities

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MS Finance ‘25 alum, Raphael Loloey, shares with the GCMC how a positive work attitude made an internship experience at Effy Jewelry worthwhile. During my internship at Effy Jewelry, the most important thing I’ve learned is how important finance department s of retailers are, especially for companies that operate nation-wide. In the finance department, we keep track of the performance of different products and business lines and give strategic insights into how to drive revenue. We operate different stores, and we collect feedback from every store manager. While salespeople with boots on the ground give invaluable guidance about business strateg ies for their own store s , a good finance and analytics department collect s different feedback and ideas and translates them into a company-wide strategy, supported by financial data.   In every company, different teams work together, and one cannot live without the other. Therefore, networking with other departments is key to und...
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Student Perspectives: Finding My Footing in Investment Banking

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MS Finance ‘25 alum, Jalmeen Talwar, shares with the GCMC lessons she learned from her internship at MD Global Partners. When I began my internship at MD Global Partners, a boutique investment bank in New York, I wasn’t quite sure what to expect. I knew I wanted hands-on experience in investment banking, but what I’ve gained from this opportunity has gone far beyond technical skills.   One of the most important things I’ve learned is how to connect the dots.  Investment banking isn’t just about analyzing financial statements or building models— it’s about understanding the story behind the numbers. I learned how to research a company’s debt structure and stock movement and then ask the right questions : Why did the stock jump at a certain point? Was it because of a merger? A new product? Or market sentiment? This kind of critical thinking has made me more confident not only in my work but in how I present insights to senior bankers.   Networking has also played a...
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Student Perspectives: Networking, Learning, and Growing

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MS Finance ‘25 alum, Sharyu Koli, shared with the GCMC key take a ways she learned from her internship. I was extremely nervous on the first day of my internship. Like most new interns, I was worried about asking dumb questions, getting judged by people and making mistakes. But looking back, I find that these very questions turned out to be some of my most valuable lessons.     A lot of people ask me , “W hat is your biggest lesson from the internship?” And I always say, “Ask questions, no matter how silly they may seem.” If you do not ask questions, you will not understand the reasoning behind a certain action. I think curiosity isn’t a weakness; it i s a way to grow. Embracing this mindset helped me learn faster, build confidence, and feel more connected to my team. It’s a lesson I’ll carry into every role moving forward. This shift in perspective also shaped how I approached networking, which was a whole new challenge for me. As an introvert, I can say I have spe...
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