Here are a few tips, must dos, recommendations, and a timeline too from Pam Ahearn, senior associate director for the Center for Career Development.\u00a0Pam is the industry advisor for Financial Services, working within the Accounting, Finance, Consulting, Insurance and Real Estate Career Community. Pam works closely with alumni in the industry on the internship recruiting initiatives.<\/p>\n
A<\/strong>: Financial Services is a very competitive industry. \u00a0If you want to work on Wall Street immediately following graduation, you must secure a summer analyst position your junior summer<\/em>. \u00a0These summer analyst roles are incredibly competitive and Holy Cross is not a target school for the banks.<\/span><\/p>\n A<\/strong>: \u00a0Students interested in the industry can do many things to make themselves stronger candidates.<\/p>\n First and foremost, do well academically:<\/u>\u00a0GPA is the most likely the first thing the banks will look at on your resume. \u00a0Ideally your cumulative GPA will be a 3.5 or above. \u00a0Students from Holy Cross have landed successfully with a lower GPA, but you will do yourself a favor by maintaining a solid GPA.<\/span><\/p>\n Gain knowledge of the industry:<\/u> \u00a0Develop knowledge of the industry and the specific area within the industry where you see yourself as a good fit, read the Wall Street Journal<\/em> daily, have an understanding of the markets, know what is going on in current events, follow a stock, sit on a desk by shadowing an alumni <\/strong><\/a>(deadline for the summer program is April 18) or personal connection, and check out the Vault Guides in Crusader Connections<\/a>. Be able to articulate this knowledge.<\/p>\n Show a demonstrated interest in finance:<\/u> \u00a0Join the Finance Club, attend Finance Boot Camp through the Pre-Business Program (fall and\/or spring break), act as treasurer of your club, shadow alumni, take quantitative courses at Holy Cross and do an internship where you hone your professional skill set (ideally within finance). \u00a0Be sure to tailor your resume to the industry.<\/p>\n Network:<\/u> \u00a0Start with your peers who interned on Wall Street last summer. Ask them questions and learn more about what they did as a summer analyst. Contact young alumni at the banks to discuss your interests and goals. \u00a0Reach out to more senior alumni who have been on the job between 4-10 years. \u00a0Finally, have conversations with seasoned alumni in the industry once you have a solid understanding of your interests and skills, and you can articulate these effectively. \u00a0Please do not waste anyone\u2019s time and always say thank you!<\/p>\n Attend events<\/u>: Avail yourselves of opportunities both on campus and off campus. Attend the Holy Cross Finance Networking Reception in New York in December and the Holy Cross Finance Networking Reception in Boston<\/a><\/u><\/strong> on April 12, 2017. \u00a0Apply for *diversity initiatives (if applicable), apply for receptions and events hosted by the banks in Boston and New York, attend panels hosted by Career Development and Pre-Business. Many times these events are targeted towards first year\u00a0and sophomore\u00a0students. Log on to Crusader Connections<\/a> daily to view opportunities.<\/p>\n Leadership skills and service<\/u>: Get involved on campus. Work with a non-profit.\u00a0Volunteer. Take on leadership roles as you progress at Holy Cross.<\/p>\n *Diversity on Wall Street = Women, students of color (Black, Latino\/a, Native American), First Generation and students identifying within the LGBTQ community.<\/p>\n A<\/strong>: Not every student is going to be successful in their hunt for Wall Street.\u00a0Definitely set that as your goal but know that there are lots of other opportunities within \u201cfinance\u201d that might be an even better fit for you. Crusader Connections<\/u><\/a> is our one stop shop for internships and full time jobs. Alumni are eager to hire Holy Cross students. Pay special attention to positions with\u00a0#CHC<\/em> (Crusaders Hiring Crusaders).<\/p>\n The trend this past fall was that the banks accelerated their recruiting efforts. Below is the timeline for the 2016-2017 academic year.\u00a0I suspect that things will be accelerated again for the 2017-2018 academic year. \u00a0BE READY<\/strong>.<\/p>\n FALL<\/strong> Here are a few tips, must dos, recommendations, and a timeline too from Pam Ahearn, senior associate director for the Center for Career Development.\u00a0Pam is the industry advisor for Financial Services, working within the Accounting, Finance, Consulting, Insurance and Real Estate Career Community. Pam works closely with alumni in the industry on the internship recruiting … <\/p>\nQ<\/strong>: How does a student secure one of these internships?<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Q:<\/strong>\u00a0Wow. There is a lot that goes into being successful in this industry. Do you have any other recommendations?<\/strong><\/h3>\n
RECRUITING TIMELINE\u00a0<\/strong>(2016-2017)<\/h3>\n
\nDeadlines in Crusader Connections and banks\u2019 websites
\nFALL\/ EARLY WINTER<\/strong>
\nSuperdays (day-long interview at bank)
\nSPRING<\/strong>
\nNetworking events and diversity initiatives
\nSUMMER<\/strong>
\nPam works with banks and other financial institutions to get positions posted in Crusader Connections<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"