Fidelity Investments

User Experience Designer Intern

June - August 2019 • Jersey City, NJ

What I liked

I gained so much experience in not only learning about UX, but collaborating with others both in person and via online video conferences. From time management to communicating with others, I was able to exercise many skills that will help me succeed at any job I take on in the future. My team was incredibly supportive and would be open to helping me at any point.

What I wish was different

Commute was a bit shorter, but this wasn't something I couldn't control

Advice

Be ready to learn quickly, but don't be afraid to ask questions on the way!

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Software Engineer Intern

May - August 2019 • Boston, MA

What I liked

I really enjoyed the work culture! I found the agile environment to be very stimulating and there was never a dull moment. The learning curve was ongoing and manageable which I appreciated since I received a lot of support and encouragement from my team members throughout the summer.

What I wish was different

I did not feel as prepared as I could have been coming into the internship. My manager had me dynamically pick up an entire new programming language in a short amount of time. There were plenty of internal resources at the company to leverage however and help me through the learning curve.

Advice

If you ever feel overwhelmed with an assignment and project you have been tasked with, leverage your resources! Speak up and talk to your team members and figure out what you are stuck with or what seems overwhelming! Timelines are usually flexible and project deliverables can be readjusted to your abilities and interests.

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Complince Data Analyst Intern

June - August 2018 • Smithfield, RI

What I liked

The company culture was amazing. During the course of the internship, they organized many different conferences and panels to engage us in the industry and company.

What I wish was different

I wish I had more projects to get my hands on!

Advice

Be confident in the work you put out! You are just as qualified as anyone else on the job. You do a lot of learning on the job.

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Intern

June - August 2017 • Boston, MA

What I liked

I really liked the people who I worked with.

What I wish was different

I wish I had worked more in teams, but this was just part of the role I had.

Advice

Be sure to talk to as many people as you can while you are in the office.

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Marketing Intern

May - August 2018 • Boston, MA

What I liked

The office environment and the opportunities to network with such a large group of people

What I wish was different

I wish I had more opportunities to make actual important contributions to my team- doing work that wasn’t just “by the book”

Advice

At such a large company, its important to make more conversation and actively get your name out beyond your team- its easy to get lost as just another young face in as big a group as this one

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Data Engineering Intern

June - August 2021 • Smithfield, RI

What I liked

Team experience

What I wish was different

Wish it was in person

Advice

Don't be afraid to ask questions

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Technical Intern

May - August 2018 • Denton, TX

What I liked

Great pay, good work experience

What I wish was different

I worked on an intern project that probably got thrown out at the end of the summer so it felt kinda useless.

Advice

Once you get the job, don't worry about anything just learn as much as possible.

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Investment Operations Intern

June - August 2018 • Merrimack, NH

What I liked

Abundance of opportunity to learn. Made visible contributions to team.

What I wish was different

I would of enjoyed experiencing a few different roles.

Advice

Always be eager to further your learning, do not hesitate to ask questions.

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Capital Markets Intern

June - August 2023 • Boston, MA

What I liked

My manager and others that I reported to were very helpful in encouraging me to broaden my network, set up networking events, and explaining the different roles within the organization.

What I wish was different

More communication that I would be in Seaport and not in the Boston office headquarters.

Advice

Network as much as possible. When choosing who is invited back for a full-time position, the more people that know your name, the better the chance is.

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Software Engineering Intern

May - August 2018 • Merrimack, NH

What I liked

I liked the work quite a bit. They gave the opportunity to solve real problems and most people treat you like a full-time employee.

What I wish was different

I wish they would provide housing. Housing in the area is pretty expensive if you are too far away to bring your own furniture. The other thing is that Fidelity has offices all over the world, so most of the work is done over videoconferencing. This means that most of the people you work with, you will rarely, if ever, see in person.

Advice

Make sure you understand what is going on. Ask a lot of questions early. Don't let time go by where you do nothing because you don't know what is going on.

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Administrative intern

May - August 2018 • Merrimack, NH

What I liked

Very open and comforting environment. Amazing team.

What I wish was different

Some interaction with other interns.

Advice

Push yourself everyday in the office, don't be afraid to do additional work. Through a few weeks a was doing full time tasks.

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Asset Management Technology, Admin Intern

May - August 2019 • Merrimack, NH

What I liked

Company culture

What I wish was different

Advice

Fidelity offers many different opportunities for learning/career panels/events - go to all of them!

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Technical intern (Software Engineering)

May - August 2018 • Trophy Club, TX

What I liked

Consistent schedule; friendly office environment; a sense of community; management was responsive to needs of the employees; free access to Udemy, Linda, and Fidelity education network

What I wish was different

Not much work to do, so some days were idle

Advice

Bring a notebook and take notes on everything. On days when you have nothing to do, you can take online courses to make the most of your time..

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Operational Risk Intern

June - August 2018 • Boston, MA

What I liked

Fidelity does a lot for the interns to make sure that they're doing valuable work and learning about the industry.

What I wish was different

Advice

Attend all the training and intern events.

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Private Equity Intern

May - August 2018 • Boston, MA

What I liked

As we were working on an acquisition, we needed to work well as a team. I worked with two senior strategists and a consultant, and the four of us met regularly and communicated well. Everyone was extremely motivated and creative, and there was a lot of attention and care behind every decision.

What I wish was different

I was the only intern in that area, so I would've enjoyed having more peers.

Advice

I was left on my own to do research for most of the day--budget your time well and take on new projects without being asked.

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Client Experience Intern

June - August 2018 • Smithfield, RI

What I liked

Great networking opportunity, great internship experience

What I wish was different

Nothing

Advice

Don't be afraid to ask questions or ask for help.

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Communications Intern

May - August 2019 • Smithfield, RI

What I liked

Good real world experience, got to meet a lot of people and see what people do for a living in corporate America.

What I wish was different

I wish they gave us more to do during the day.

Advice

meet as many people as possible and establish relationships.

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Software Engineering Intern

May - August 2019 • Merrimack, NH

What I liked

I loved the real world experience I got, and everyone I spoke to or looked to for help was extremely helpful and willing to guide me and teach me.

What I wish was different

I wish I had connected more with other interns.

Advice

Come into this internship willing to learn and you'll go far - there's so much you can take away.

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End User Computing Intern

May - August 2019 • Durham, NC

What I liked

- The work environment - The team members and people at Fidelity - Work-life balance

What I wish was different

- More assigned work related to network programming languages - A separate office desk for each intern

Advice

- Do not work all the way from morning to afternoon, talk to full-time team members and managers during your short break.

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Business Strategy and Operations Intern

June - August 2019 • Jersey City, NJ

What I liked

Fidelity had a very structured internship program, and during my time there, I was valued as a regular employee. Our internship program allowed me to interact with other interns regularly, and we also collaborated on an intern project that we presented to Senior Leaders. I also had a phenomenal manager during my time at Fidelity that was crucial to helping me secure a full-time role after I graduate. My manager, Jackie Silva, had always assured me that what I did was valuable and appreciated, and regularly praised me for my work.

What I wish was different

Advice

Take advantage of the benefits your company gives you, such as attending speaker series and going to networking events. Additionally, be open and communicative with your manager, as it will ultimately be beneficial to your career endeavors.

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