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Mia Ruchie,
Communications Intern
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Advice for the next cohort.
If you’re reading this as someone hoping to become an intern here, you’re already doing something right by getting curious.
1. Go Above and Beyond
“One piece of advice I’ve shared with interns is to always bring the fries. In your career, you’ll be assigned so many tasks, and it’s easy to focus solely on what’s asked of you. But when you’re able to go the extra mile—whether it’s offering a creative solution, working hard to meet a deadline, or just delivering a higher-quality outcome—it really sets you apart. When your boss asks you to pick up burgers for lunch, bring the fries.” — Jonathan Dooley, Senior Software Developer
2. Own Your Career Path
“This is your career, so you can establish what boundaries and expectations you have for yourself. I always recommend writing down tangible goals that you want for yourself, then find what fits best for you jobwise. You’d be surprised how helpful it is to have them to reference when you’re in the job market!” — Nicole Lovold-Egar, Senior Business Intelligence Analyst
“Keep an open mind—you might end up loving something totally new. I didn’t expect to enjoy corporate deal work or contract restructuring, especially coming from a science-heavy background.” — Bella Butcher-Salazar, Origination Intern
3. Build Real Relationships
“Set up one-on-ones with people across teams. It’s a great way to learn what others are working on, discover areas you might want to explore, and make more connections around the office!” — Bella Butcher-Salazar, Origination Intern
“Be a familiar name and face to people. It’s how you can learn about what they do for the company—and it makes coming to the office a lot less grim.” — Dylan Felth, Investments and Portfolio Management Intern
“Join an Employee Resource Group! They are a great way to get to know like-minded people in the office.” – Megan Rogers, Marketing Associate
4. Treat It Like a Classroom
“Treat the internship as a class. Anytime you hear jargon or concepts that you don’t know, ask your manager and learn the concepts!” — Connor Anderson, Regulatory Policy Intern
5. Don’t Be Afraid to Ask for Help
“It’s scary to think about what you aren’t good at, but it’s the most important thing you can do for your personal development. Everyone wants to support you—your managers, colleagues, and fellow interns. Don’t be afraid to ask for help!” — Abbey Pearson, Community Engagement Intern
6. Soak Up Everything You Can
“My advice for future interns is to soak up as much information as you can during your time here! Part of your job is to learn, so spend time exploring internal resources on The Charge and team pages, googling things, and looking at industry news. You can ask your manager for source recommendations to learn about industry concepts. Write down your questions as you look through various materials, set up 1:1 meetings with team members, and take these questions to spark conversation and learn from their expertise.” — Anna Curtler, Market Analytics Analyst
Whether you’re still exploring internship opportunities or just signed your summer contract, take these tips with you on your journey. We’re rooting for you!
