How I Got an Internship From J.P. Morgan ( with zero experience in the Financial Industry)

[@EggyGaming0]

Thank you for being so candid about your experience Warren! Awesome video!

[@warren7836]

Thank you!!

[@waimano]

Great Video!!!! Thank you for sharing your experience!!!!!

[@vieiradan]

Thanks for sharing, man! I also got a lot of rejections and I'm still in the process! I liked what you said about the job not being what define us! Thanks, God bless!

[@vieiradan]

[update] I got a job as a financial advisor! I’m so happy! Don’t give up, guys! Keep going and don’t lose hope! Jesus loves us and has died for us! Let’s gooo

[@georgehkaplan]

I'm interning at another office for JP Morgan this summer, but great video and thank you for sharing!

[@warren7836]

Thank you. Good luck on your internship!

[@zara4529]

Thank you for your video and useful information.

[@maximofenn3202]

Got my superday on Wednesday thx for making this!

[@warren7836]

I hope your superday went well!

[@EZENWATA1]

Awesome Warren and how inspiring. Thank you for sharing!!

[@emilyxu4210]

Hi Warren! Thank you so much for making this video! We actually have very similar backgrounds- I did my first undergrad and grad in Hospitality as well (I went to CIA and NYU), and I am now getting another degree in poli sci econ. I added you on LinkedIn and am looking forward to connecting further.

[@warren7836]

Thank you I just accepted your request!

[@blvkmuse]

Thank you!

[@2mgRR]

Thank you for sharing your experience ! I am a final year Finance student and had a non-banking related internship during my second year at a publicly-listed logistics company's Accounting department. It was a mismatch of skills/goals and I think it may have caused a setback to my banking internship applications. It's been a bit nerve-wracking since I do not know the expectations they might have for an undergraduate.

[@warren7836]

Hello! Thank you for the question. In my opinion, many recruiters don't necessarily require banking experience from undergraduates. Instead, they seek diverse backgrounds that bring new value to the team in their division. Drawing from my own experiences, I worked in hospitality firms related to e-commerce, not directly linked to banking. However, I highlighted my involvement in international trade and how I utilized my English and Japanese language skills in my past roles. Every firm looks for a unique candidate, so you don't need to focus solely on one industry during your undergraduate studies. However, if you're keen on the technical aspects, it's beneficial to demonstrate your interest in the banking industry. Good luck!

[@Fellerr]

How likely am I able to get an internship as a 4 year transfer to Berkley from a community college? Transferring into Junior year, will I have time to get an internship and get hired?

[@warren7836]

I'm not entirely sure, but if you're an undergrad, you can definitely apply for the position ( for a certain graduation time frame). Everyone comes from different backgrounds in terms of career and academics, so it's hard to predict your chances. But hey, you won't know until you give it a shot! Good luck!

[@aneeshaarshad4956]

Is it possible for you to talk about how you tailored your cv and cover letter

[@warren7836]

Thanks for the comments! Will try to include cover letter topics in the future! Stay tuned!

[@kslife9208]

I didn't know you speak Japanese!! I am too haha congrats on your internship!!!

[@warren7836]

Haha ありがとうございます🙇🏾

[@GoldRusherz]

Hey Warren! Super insightful video. I am gonna be interning at JP Morgan this summer too! Different office but would love to get in contact with you as we are going to be coworkers this summer :)

[@warren7836]

Hey! You can reach out to my photograph instagram account link in bio!

[@GoldRusherz]

Hey Warren, I don’t see any instagram link in your bio. Can you maybe try copy and pasting here so I can go give you a follow?

[@factbiz8425]

Hi , warren after completing CFA level 1 should I do certification courses such as courses of financial modelling and Ms Excel ?? Will they help me to get internship in good companies ??

[@warren7836]

Hey, gotta say, completing CFA Level 1 is pretty impressive already! Also, I think most hiring managers don't really expect you to be expert at Excel or PowerPoint right off the bat - those skills can totally be picked up as you dive into projects. But hey, having those skills up your sleeve could totally impress your future boss! For me, I have data analytics certification (CHIA) and Microsoft Excel certification. Those skills were useful for me to handling with multiple projects during my internship.

[@factbiz8425]

@@warren7836 thanks for helping mate!!

[@andyjiang378]

I’m stress out as a immigrant and first gen college I’m a junior and I have no finance experience I don’t even know what to do now for summer intern 😢

[@warren7836]

If your goal is to secure an internship, I recommend knowing the industry you want to enter. If you're clear on that, adjust your resume to highlight the skills relevant to your interviewer. It's okay if you lack 'finance'-specific work experience. Many employers don't expect you to know every detail, unless you're diving into investment banking, where technical knowledge is crucial. Finance is broad, so any work experiences could relate to jobs in the financial industry. If you've taken courses like Financial Accounting, Finance, Accounting, or Principles of Real Estate, that knowledge can help apply basics to your previous work experiences. Lastly, many employers value unique candidate backgrounds, so don't feel the need to be the 'exact same' as others in finance-related jobs. Focus on your strengths and what you have, not your weaknesses and what you lack. Good luck! YOU GOT THIS!!!

[@andyjiang378]

Thanks you so much for replying my message I will do my best to keep up and land somewhere Successful 🥰@@warren7836

[@Estelayrung8123]

Hello Warren Can I apply for internship after my graduation even if I don't have any experience

[@warren7836]

Hello, depends on the program but most of the application mentions their expected graduating years as their applicant eligibility

[@zugrad]

warren do you think its too late for a someone whos a senior to get an internship

[@warren7836]

I think nothing is too late. Internship is not only happening during summer. If you are up coming senior, you still are eligible to find position during fall, winter, and spring. Based on the industry and position it might be different. But I will recommend to look up through “ Handshake” app to see available positions as inter during those seasons. Good luck!

[@zugrad]

@@warren7836 thank you so much warren hey I would love to connect with you on LinkedIn if that’s fine? Also could you please make a video about hirevue? And how pass it? I genuinely don’t think I’ve ever passed an hirevue interview I know you spoke about it in this interview I would love to know if you could elaborate more on what questions you were asked and how you prepared for it

[@warren7836]

Yeah definitely will!

[@zugrad]

@@warren7836 can’t find your LinkedIn profile?

[@warren7836]

www.linkedin.com/in/warren-chinwuko-898a131a8 Hope this helps!

[@melissa3580]

I've been rejected 4 times 🙃

[@warren7836]

All good I have rejected more than 100 positions that I have applied from JPM and other firms lol. You are not the only one :) Hope that your recruiting process will go well! Good luck!!!

[@Tennischamp10]

Affirmative action at its finest

[@warren7836]

Kinda sad to see this comment :(

[@Tennischamp10]

@@warren7836 I'm sorry bro - but you need to acknowledge you got a great opportunity that another person would kill for and to be frank was probably more qualified for. Sure you are a smart guy getting into cornell is no easy feat but come on you need to be realistic. People at Cornell in business school probably got rejected before you...... Don't let the opportunity slip

[@znaz9012]

Lol cope

[@blvkmuse]

Could I connect with you on LinkedIn by chance?

[@warren7836]

yeah of course! what’s your Linkedln?

[@DebaJ99]

Great content Warren. Thank you for the information. Can we connect on LinkedIn?

[@warren7836]

Thank you so much! You can find my LinkedIn from here: www.linkedin.com/in/warren-chinwuko-898a131a8/