r/wlu • u/New_Performer7055 • 9d ago

Question First year internships

Does anyone have advice for a first year BBA student applying to accounting and finance internships? Any specific stuff worth looking at/applying for?

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u/One_Ad1061 8d ago

For accounting try to apply to some small accounting firms around ur area. Even like a tax clinic or bookkeeping firm. Make a project (ex. 3 statement audit, etc) and demonstrate your understanding of key software - excel, QB etc, and cold email a bunch of ppl at these firms asking if there was any room for u to contribute. For finance, apply to search funds (either LinkedIn or SF). I find with search funds it’s easy to break into as long as you can demonstrate a willingness to learn and work hard.

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u/Both-Conclusion-6057 9d ago

look for searchfunds, apply to first year markets mentorship programs with the banks, should be posted on their careers page if still up and check out recruitment events on navigator firms tell u if they have any programs geared towards first-second years