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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:
Use all of your resources to find a great internship.
Take advantage of the career counselors and advisors and upperclassmen at your college or university.- Practice professional job seeking skills.
Take your internship search seriously as if you were looking for a full-time job. - Show 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. - First impressions are important.
The interview is your place to shine. Project a professional image with your clothing, manners and enthusiasm. - Make 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. - Think outside the semester.
Let the internship recruiter know that your goal is to work with that company beyond your internship. - Follow-up after the interview.
Send a thank-you letter by mail or e-mail.