Episode 06: Lessons on Securing and Converting Internships - with Rebecca Knowles

Here is the SIXTH episode of The Smart Money Show! 🤩After last week’s Q1 recap, we’re back to our regular episodes, featuring another accomplished student - Rebecca Knowles. Studying Economics at the University of Nottingham, Rebecca has achieved the dream pathway of a spring week, to a summer internship to landing a grad role at Deloitte. Following her internship last summer, she will be starting as an M&A grad at one of the 'Big Four' in September.She has thrown herself into an array of roles at Nottingham, being an analyst in the tech, equity and consulting divisions of the Nottingham Economics and Finance Society (NEFS), currently serving as the Consulting director. Beyond this, she’s been a trading researcher, building on her experience as part of the Nottingham Trading and Investment Society.This is a jam-packed episode, talking through Rebecca’s experience applying and maximising these opportunities, her extensive knowledge of finance and consulting (along with what it takes to succeed in the fields) and her advice on making the most of university societies. Plenty to listen to and learn!Guest Contacts: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebeccaknowles204/Check out our work and connect with us here: ​https://linktr.ee/thesmartmoneyshow As always, stay tuned to us weekly as we bring you unheard insights, professional guests and a few laughs! 💚 Chapters:0:00 - Intro 👋3:05 - Early Life & Finance Shift 📚8:40 - Internship Application Strategy ✍️13:26 - Standing Out & Framing Experience 🌟16:53 - Common Application Mistakes 🤦‍♀️22:28 - Spring & Summer Internship Mindset 🌱32:57 - Excelling in Your Summer Internship 👍40:10 - Understanding Finance Consulting 🤔44:48 - Consulting Misconceptions & Reality 🤥47:58 - Essential Skills for Consulting 🛠️50:04 - Gaining Relevant Student Experience 🎓53:52 - Extracurriculars & Career Impact 🤝55:55 - Balancing Commitments & Advice ⚖️59:53 - Proudest Achievement & Key Takeaway 🎉1:05:35 - Outro 🫡Please be advised, none of our episodes constitute as financial advice and we will never attempt to do so.