Spring Weeks 2012 Thread

Not to sound like a know it all, but including future accomplishments on a CV is a huge faux pas.

Reply 1983

Original post by JaMaS

Hey,

I'll do an intern in the mid of january, can i list it right now as a planned intern in my cv or would it seems ridiculous?

thank you!

Put it in your cover letter if you have to, I'd say including it in your CV would be a bit on the cheeky side nomsayin?

Reply 1984

Original post by i_hate_teeth

Not to sound like a know it all, but including future accomplishments on a CV is a huge faux pas.

Yup, you sound like a know it all

Reply 1985

JaMaS

Original post by i_hate_teeth

Not to sound like a know it all, but including future accomplishments on a CV is a huge faux pas.

yep, so i was unsure about listing it, but (i'll do an intern at a financial advisory) maybe it demonstrates my interest in finance. And as i'm a student in my first year i have no really work experience just extra curriculars ...

Reply 1986

Original post by JaMaS

yep, so i was unsure about listing it, but (i'll do an intern at a financial advisory) maybe it demonstrates my interest in finance. And as i'm a student in my first year i have no really work experience just extra curriculars ...

Most applicants will have very little/no finance-related work experience, so don't worry. I'd mention this internship in your cover letter, it'll look good, that's fo sho

Reply 1987

mcp2

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Original post by i_hate_teeth

Not to sound like a know it all, but including future accomplishments on a CV is a huge faux pas.

I have to agree with this guy

Reply 1988

thecodman

Original post by Doughnuts!!

Yup.

My numerical was absolutely horrendous. Just dived straight in without any practice whatsoever.

Same, got stuck on one question and got really nervous with the timer. think i guessed at least 6 questions, total debacle. havnt heard back from them but im 100% sure its a rejection.

Reply 1989

thecodman

Original post by Michael XYZ

Just heard from ICAP, got into the next stage of their interview and selection process. :smile:

Are you applying for summer internship, and are you first year???

Reply 1990

Original post by JaMaS

yep, so i was unsure about listing it, but (i'll do an intern at a financial advisory) maybe it demonstrates my interest in finance. And as i'm a student in my first year i have no really work experience just extra curriculars ...

The banks are more concerned with your potential than your experience. Don't include it anywhere in your application until you start the internship. If you're talking to someone then you can mention it but do not include it in the application.

When you start the internship in January you should add the internship to your CV with the dates Jan 2012 - Ongoing (or something like that).

If you have any other questions feel free to PM me. I don't usually give advice publicly on this forum for obvious reasons.

(edited 12 years ago)

Reply 1991

Michael XYZ

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Original post by thecodman

Are you applying for summer internship, and are you first year???

I am first year but no this is for their spring week.

Reply 1992

Original post by i_hate_teeth

I don't usually give advice publicly on this forum for obvious reasons.

Because no-one takes you seriously?

Reply 1993

Amarcou

Citi's online testing 1-0 My Prospects.

Reply 1994

TomasK

3

DB started handing out another batch of rejections...

Reply 1995

Milan.

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ICAP rejection anyone?

Original post by TomasK

DB started handing out another batch of rejections...

yep

Reply 1996

Original post by Cabine Sono Qui

Because no-one takes you seriously?

Your obsessed with me. The unsolicited private messages, the multiple messages that you've left on my profile (which I have deleted), your signature, and the fact that you constantly try to interact with me on the forums is evidence that you take me seriously.

If you hadn't noticed I've been ignoring you, that's because I don't take YOU seriously. Hopefully you'll take the hint and this will be our last interaction.

Reply 1997

Original post by TomasK

DB started handing out another batch of rejections...

sweet, when did you get the email?

Reply 1998