FO Perspectives

In this episode, we delve into Global markets, welcoming Mikun - a Goldman Sachs summer intern and BNP Global markets analyst - on to the show where we looking at what Global Markets entails and the intricacies of it. We also speak a lot about perseverance and overcoming rejections and setbacks, looking at how one can turn it into fuel for future success. For those who have missed out on spring weeks, or a summer internship, this episode will show you how it isn't the end of the world and by using personal anecdotes, we will show you can still end up in the same destination.

In Episode 3 we delve into the world of Law where we were able to welcome  Maaz, a Cambridge law graduate and White & Case Training contract holder on to the episode. Maaz gives us an insight into why he chose Law as his industry, focusing on why he went down the Solicitor route and explaining the differences between a Barrister and Solicitor.  Maaz also talks us through the application process and how to translate your vacation schemes into training contracts.

Maaz also has a podcast called the Modern Renaissance Men podcast which focuses on social mobility and discussions around issues in our current society. The Instagram handle is @modernrenaissancemenpod.

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In the second episode, we welcome Philip - a former JP Morgan wealth management summer intern - to talk to us about the investment management industry where he helps explain the subsets within it but also how to stand out in the application season.

You can access his website FinFoc - https://finfoc.com/. They also have an Instagram presence at @Finfoc.

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In the inaugural episode of the series, we'll look at the investment banking industry.  We are fortunate to have Michael Lemoru, an Investment banker at Deutsche bank to give us an understanding the key skills needed for the industry, what one can do to get into it but also convert that internship into a full-time offer.