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Graduate Certificate in Risk, Compliance, and the Law
UN ECLAC Internship Fall Program

Posted: 09 May 2019 10:54 AM PDT

Interested in a career in finance? Recruiting has started for Summer 2020 Finance Internships. Continue reading for information on the application process as well as tips for getting the most out of your summer internship and how to maximize your summer job search.

Summer 2020 Recruitment Has Started!
Some firms, including Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley, will be recruiting for 2020 roles this summer. Mark your calendar with these important dates, and apply early as applications are reviewed on a rolling basis!

Goldman Sachs: Applications for 2020 Summer Analysts open on July 1.
Morgan Stanley: Applications are open now, with some due in early July. Review their 2020 recruiting process and scope out your positions of interest.

Tips for Getting the Most Out of Your Summer Internship
If you are interning this summer, here are some tips on getting the most out of your experience and securing offer to return:

Be on time and be organized.
Ask good questions to appropriate people. Take notes and make sure you understand what you have to do.
Take ownership of your work product. Make it is the best that it can be and solicit advice from colleagues when appropriate.
Do your research. Read through investor presentations, company statement filings and any relevant company materials. During earnings season, take note of what sectors are doing well, which are not, and any news that might be relevant to your role or desk.
Have a keen attention to detail. Don't make spelling, grammar or editing mistakes. Triple check your work. A helpful tip is to print materials out and review them as it is easier to catch mistakes on paper than on a screen. If you do make a mistake then take ownership and don't make the same mistake again.
Network with people at the firm, whether they are in your division or not. You should constantly be meeting new people and learning from them. If you happen to be in NYC or another metropolitan area, take advantage and schedule coffee chats or attend networking events.

How to Maximize Your Summer Job Search
Here are some tips on how to maximize your summer and prime yourself to be a top candidate:

NetworkMost finance job application timelines will begin kicking off in the summer. In order to maximize your chances of interviews you should be networking with people in the firm now by:

Reaching out to alumni at firms of interest for informational interviews to learn about the firm and the alum's particular role.
If the informational interview goes well, ask if they can connect you with other alums at the organization or colleagues in their group.

When You Apply
If you feel you have a good relationship with a contact at the firm, shoot them an email to let them know when you've applied.
Stay Current
Keep up to date with the market, trends, and the economics landscape. It will be much easier for you to prep for interviews if you already know what is going on versus having to start from scratch in a short period of time.

Content adapted from Wall Street Wednesday.

Graduate Certificate in Risk, Compliance, and the Law

Posted: 09 May 2019 09:15 AM PDT

The Graduate Certificate is for a baccalaureate student with a GPA of 3.0 or more who is interested in the fields of business law, ethics, criminology, and accounting. This program is a joint effort between the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences and the Robert H. Smith School of Business.

The Certificate is geared toward newly graduated business and social science graduates and the large group of working professionals who are interested in business legal compliance. The certificate is a four course program, delivering on-line classes in white-collar crime/victimization, accounting forensics, investigation and data analysis, legal and regulatory compliance).

For additional information, visit go.umd.edu/gcrisk.

UN ECLAC Internship Fall Program

Posted: 09 May 2019 06:06 AM PDT

The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC\CEPAL) is currently accepting applications for our Fall Internship Program.

ECLAC is one of the five regional commissions of the United Nations. It was founded in 1948 with the purpose of contributing to the region's economic and social development. Its mission includes supporting the design, monitoring and evaluation of public policies and the provision of advisory services, expertise and training to Governments, as well as support for regional and international cooperation and coordination activities.

For detailed information and to apply visit https://careers.un.org/lbw/jobdetail.aspx?id=116193&Lang=en-US.

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