Internship Highlight: Clayton Read ’20, Global Capital Markets Summer Analyst at Morgan Stanley
Major: International Politics & Economics
Global Capital Markets Summer Analyst with Morgan Stanley
“It cannot be emphasized enough from my experience and many others’ experiences in this field that relentless networking is the key. Beyond just networking though is meaningful networking. This means understanding the tools available to you through Middlebury and the CCI and also actively trying to learn more about the professional area which you are pursuing.”
How did you find your internship? I found my summer opportunity with Morgan Stanley through campus events as well as networking with older students/recent graduates who were either working full-time, completed the summer internship, or both. The most important lesson I learned was to utilize the Middlebury network as a foundation for further networking to maximize understanding of the industry and to speak to many more people beyond just Middlebury alumni.
How did CCI help you find this opportunity? Guidance from Ursula Olender and Peer Career Advisors through appointments, resume structuring, and campus event promotion.
What advice do you have for Middlebury students looking for an internship? It can not be emphasized enough from my experience and many others’ experiences in this field that relentless networking is the key. Beyond just networking though is meaningful networking. This means understanding the tools available to you through Middlebury and the CCI, and also actively trying to learn more about the professional area in which you are pursuing.
What was the most rewarding aspect of your work? Working with extremely smart people and learning a lot because of that.
What do you wish you knew before interning that you would like to share with other students? Once you begin your summer internship, stay in touch from the beginning with any mentors or connections who helped to get you there. I found I neglected to do this in the first few weeks of the summer as I was starting, and I realized afterward that it would have helped me immensely to keep in touch with them all the way through.
Did you have a mentor that helped you get to where you are today? If so, who? Please share how mentorship helped you. As I highlighted above, mentorship is very important. To get to where I am today, I relied on both undergraduate mentors as well as people a number of years into their professional life. Over the past two summers, I have used Midd Mentors and each of my mentors has offered me immense perspective and support. I still check back in with each of them occasionally. The key is to find a person or a few people who do something that you think you might really want to do and build a relationship with them, show them that you really do care about their work by asking good questions, demonstrating your learning, and keeping in touch over an extended period of time. They will likely come to appreciate your interest and curiosity, and will be more willing to help you at that point.
Interested in getting help with summer internships? Come meet with one of the Peer Career Advisors (go/pcas) to learn more about how to search for internships, and how to apply for funding.
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Life Beyond Middlebury
In partnership with the SGA, the CCI is continuing the “Life Beyond Middlebury” series that aims to equip students with the tools needed to succeed in life. Check out our upcoming events!
Salary Negotiation, Decision Making and What to do with The Offer
Wednesday, January 22 at 4:30 pm in Axinn 229
We will discuss ideas about what to think about and do when you interview and when you receive an offer, and the basic principles of a successful negotiation: what can be negotiated and how should you respond when offered a position. National Life Group is a Vermont employer very interested in introducing you to these skills that you can use in any type of future employment situation. Open to all students, all majors, whether you are job or internship searching now or later. RSVP here.
Personal Finance
Wednesday, January 15 at 4:30 pm in Axinn 229
Are you a saver or a spender? Do you want to learn more about personal finance and budgeting? Join us to hear from experts about strategies you can use to save money and spend wisely. RSVP here.
Design Your Midd: Using Design Thinking Strategies for Midd and Beyond (for 1st Yrs & Sophomores)
If you are a First Year or Sophomore trying to navigate the decision-making process while at college and need a bit more clarity and validation, join us for a 1 ½ hour workshop based on the NYT-bestselling book, Designing Your Life: How to Build a Joyful, Well-Lived Life. We will introduce you to design thinking tools that will help you creatively bring balance and focus to big life decisions (i.e summer internships, majors, career exploration, study abroad, etc). Leave with a personal strategy for planning out your time at Middlebury, and beginning to envision a meaningful life beyond.
Please RSVP on Handshake for the event HERE
Summer Internships: How to Find and Fund Your Internship!
Now is the perfect time to start planning your summer internship!
Join us at this information session on Wednesday, Jan. 8 from 4:30-5:30 pm in Coltrane Lounge to learn strategies for finding or creating the best summer internship for you.
At this session, we will:
- Give you examples of past internships Midd students have done
- Highlight top resources to use in the search process
- Discuss strategies for finding/creating your own experience
- Provide an overview of CCI’s GRANT FUNDING available for unpaid internships
- And more!
We look forward to seeing you and answering all of your questions!
Visit go/internships for more information. Feel free to contact
Cheryl Whitney Lower or any CCI advisor or Peer Career Advisor for help.
Oliver Wyman Women’s Leadership Series – for sophomores
Join us for a 3-part series across the Northeast where you will network with fellow sophomore women from across the country and participate in workshops geared toward consulting, confidence, and entering the workforce.
Our annual Women’s Leadership Series takes place across three Oliver Wyman offices to highlight the different aspects that make each of our home cities great! Throughout the series you will collaborate with a team for a case competition as well as learn about consulting and yourself.
Our Northeast series will take place on the below dates:
- Friday, February 7th – Chicago, IL
- Friday, March 13th – Boston, MA
- Friday, April 3rd – New York, NY
Participants will be assigned buddies for general questions and to help prepare for interviews. The last session will include interviews for the Summer 2021 Internship program. Internship locations vary across several Oliver Wyman offices (Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, New York, San Francisco).
Qualifications: We look for initiative, intuition and creativity with a strong background in problem solving and analytics. We do not require a specific academic major or industry experience and we value extracurricular activities and evidence of leading an interesting and impactful life outside of studies/work. One of the best things we can do for our clients and ourselves is to recruit a diverse group of people who bring a broad range of strengths and backgrounds to their roles.
There are a few specific eligibility requirements:
- Unrestricted U.S. work authorization is required for U.S. office locations. Oliver Wyman does not offer sponsorship for this position. Please note that CPT and OPT are restricted forms of work authorization.
- Second year undergraduate student (class of 2022)
Apply here: http://bit.ly/WLSnortheast
Deadline: Sunday, January 12th, at 11:59pm EST.
Your application should include your resume (with GPA and SAT/ACT scores), unofficial transcript, and cover letter (a brief statement of your interest in this series and Oliver Wyman; 250 words or less).
Winter Term Internship Applications for Credit: Deadline Dec. 1
Any student wishing to participate in a Winter Term internship for credit must complete all paperwork by Dec. 1. No exceptions.
After securing your internship, follow these steps:
- Have your résumé approved by a CCI Peer Career Advisor. go/pcas for drop-in hours.
- Identify a Middlebury faculty member to serve as your academic sponsor.
- Create an Experience (application) on Handshake and upload 3 documents to your Experience — your approved résumé , your signed internship agreement, and a personal statement which includes 3 scholarly sources linked to the learning of your internship.
- Inform your internship supervisor and faculty academic sponsor that once you have submitted your application for credit, they will receive emails from Handshake to complete online approval forms.
- If you are interning in an international location, see the FAQ (#14) at go/WTinternships to see if you need to complete additional paperwork for the Global Operations Committee. If so, submit this paperwork as soon as possible.
You can find all forms, information, and FAQs at go/WTinternships.
Limited $1500 grants available to eligible students on a first-come, first-served basis.
CCI recommends that all applications for credit be submitted before the December 1 deadline.
Additional questions? Make an appointment with any CCI Advisor on Handshake or contact Cheryl Whitney Lower.
Leadership Consulting and Executive Recruiting with Spencer Stuart on November 20
Join Spencer Stuart’s Will Dowling ’18, Tim Ogle ’17, Jackie Breckenridge ’14, and Bart Witmer ’10 to learn about how Spencer Stuart helps build high-performing teams for major global corporations and high growth early-stage start ups. We will discuss how individuals and companies are thinking about culture, the impact of bringing on new leaders (from CEO to the Board) and an overview of a career in leadership advisory consulting. Internship and job opportunities will be discussed. Wednesday, November 20 at 7:30 pm in Axin 219. All are invited, this is an open class session of Ami Biswas Professor of the Practice two classes this fall. This will be a virtual event. Register here to let us know you’re coming. |
“Capitol for a Day” comes to Addison County and Middlebury College
Ever wondered how fiscal policy is developed and implemented? How policy makers balance equity and efficiency in tax design? Come hear about how the Vermont Department of Taxes tries to close the tax gap, and how the money collected impacts the overall state budget,
- Adam Greshin, Commissioner of Department of Finance and Management, State of VT
- Craig Bolio, Acting Commissioner of Taxes, State of VT
- Douglas Farnham, Economist and Director of Tax Policy, Outreach and Leg Affairs, State of VT
Monday, November 18 from 12:15-1:30 pm in Abernethy Room, Axinn Center
Pizza and beverages will be served (courtesy of the Economics Dept)
Free access to Vault Guides
Vault.com provides in-depth intelligence on what it’s really like to work in an industry, company or profession—and how to position yourself to land that job.
Take advantage of your FREE access:
- Industry and Professions: Build the foundation for your career search by researching a broad range of disciplines with quick, easy-to-read profiles of different industries and occupations.
- Career e-books: Download full-text guides on topics like Finance, Consulting and Tech interview prep
- Articles, Blogs, & News: Stay current on trends, score advice, and comment on a wide variety of career topics
- Company Profiles: Research thousands of company reports and access relevant information about potential employers. Vault surveys thousands of employees each year about their company culture, salaries, interviewing process, and much more. This information provides you with a competitive advantage over others.
Free access to Vault is available through your Handshake resources here.
Life Beyond Middlebury
In partnership with the SGA, the CCI has developed a “Life Beyond Middlebury” series that aims to equip students with the tools needed to develop strong personal finance skills. Check out our last event!
Establishing Healthy Credit
Tuesday, November 12 at 4:30 in Axinn 229
What does it mean to ‘build credit’? Why is it important? The National Bank of Middlebury will speak to Middlebury students and answer these questions, and more. RSVP here.