Benefits of an Internship at Scottrade



  • Hands-on learning experience for those interested in the financial services industry
  • Develop skills to service and maintain client accounts while working alongside a branch office manager
  • Learn about the various aspects of the online brokerage business working closely with experienced stock brokers
  • Complete general administrative and operational duties and, on occasion, special projects
  • Personally interact with clients and polish over-the-phone skills
  • Included in Inc. Magazine’s 2008 list of America's Coolest Internship programs
  • Designed to prepare students for a career with us after graduation
  • More than 20% of our branch managers began their careers as Scottrade interns
  • The "hands-on" experience is coupled with an online learning program, Scottrade University



Seven Tips From Recruiter Amy Meister:


  • expandUse all of your resources to find a great internship.

    Take advantage of the career counselors and advisors and upperclassmen at your college or university.
  • expandPractice professional job seeking skills.

    Take your internship search seriously as if you were looking for a full-time job.
  • expandShow an interest in the company.

    Personalize your cover letter, do some research about the company and point out any prior experiences that relate to the company.
  • expandFirst impressions are important.

    The interview is your place to shine. Project a professional image with your clothing, manners and enthusiasm.
  • expandMake your experience relate.

    In your resume, include part-time jobs, volunteer work, fundraising and charitable activities, athletics and even school-related projects that may align with the internship you are seeking.
  • expandThink outside the semester.

    Let the internship recruiter know that your goal is to work with that company beyond your internship.
  • expandFollow-up after the interview.

    Send a thank-you letter by mail or e-mail.

  • Return to Scottrade.com


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