In this video, Twinkle Jain, a PGDM student of Great Lakes Institute of Management, talks to us about her summer internship experience. From B.Com to a career in Finance, that too with a leading investment banking firm is something Twinkle was clear about and prepared herself accordingly. Her course at Great Lakes gave her all the necessary skills, including softwares like R, Tableau and Advanced Excel, and learning concepts that were relevant to her internship, as well as her job. Find out how exactly she went about her internship, which ultimately gained her a PPO. Find out just what it takes to get into a giant like JPMC.
Twinkle Jain, a B.Com graduate, was sure she wanted to get into Finance. During placement season, she had interviews lined up for Dell as well as JP Morgan Chase. She performed really well in all her GD and interview rounds. Despite not having a lot of technical knowledge, she showed a strong willingness to learn by asking a lot of questions. Finally, she bagged a summer internship with JP Morgan Chase. Seeking help from her faculty and alums from Great Lakes, she prepared for her stint at JP Morgan. Her hard work paid off when she received a PPO at the end of her summer internship. If you are looking for a career in finance, then this video is for you!
Key Takeaways:
1. During your GD sections, ask as many questions as possible. It shows curiosity, willingness to learn and grow.
2. During your internships, make sure you understand your role and responsibilities well. If you are uncertain, ask for advice, ask your mentors, and be open to learning new things.
3. Certain technical terms can be a challenge for some candidates. 4. Don’t be afraid to clarify your doubts. You are not expected to know everything.
5. Be proactive and network. Your network will ultimately aid you with your career.
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