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I started this internship at the firms old office where all of us analysts, associates, and VP’s were cramped into 2 rooms for the sake of space and the MD’s came around only once a week. At first the culture wasn’t great nor all the exciting. however they were in the process of finding and building a new office.…
Throughout this summer I have had a great opportunity to work with a variety of individuals . One of the things I am most grateful for is how much I have seen myself grow. I learned about individual sub industries but more than that I saw professionalism at its its epitome, effective communication skills, and…
Diamond Capital Advisors taught me the ins and outs of investment banking. Through this internship, I was able to learn if investment banking was the best career choice for me for the future. Investment banking is definitely a career I would like to pursue because of the high learning curve and amount of responsibility I…
A crucial aspect to any career is the importance of networking. Coming from a non-target school, many of the professors, upperclassmen and alumni stressed to me the importance of networking if I wanted to get a career in investment banking. I made it my goal to network with as many professionals as I could during…
Babson emphasizes the importance of always having an entrepreneurial spirit. I never thought that finance and entrepreneurship could be so closely aligned. The investment banking business is mostly developing relationships with business owners who place their trust in you to carry out their best interests and pass on their legacy. The trust is one of…
As the other interns have left for trips and other full time job pursuits, I am now the only intern at my internship. I did not enjoy the thought about being the only intern at first, worrying about how I will finish the tasks and ask for help when I need it. However, by being…
Living in Los Angeles, I was always fascinated with the tall skyscrapers that twinkled during the night time. I knew that I always wanted to step foot in there and see how it was like from the opposite view, looking out rather than looking into the buildings. Even though I was highly impressed by the…
I’ve had the chance to engage in all aspects of deal flow this summer. From calls to financial modeling to saying, “sorry, we’re going to pass.” And as summer has progressed, I’ve been fortunate enough to interact with both associates and managing directors and voice my opinion on projects. I’ve gained a greater sense of…
At Babson there is a clear emphasis on diversity: racial, intellectual, socio-economic, and many others. I never paid too much attention to it and took it for granted; however after working at Woodside for a few weeks now, I see how actively recognizing the diversity can help you leverage it for multiple purposes. The type…
About midway through my internship, I have realized that private equity firms encounter quite a bit of rejection, whether it’s a big or small firm. But I feel that many times the rejections is harder to take with a smaller company such as the one I am working with this summer. As deal flow had…
