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Check out our in-house talent acquisition team’s advice to help make sure you get the most out of your internship this year:

• Ask questions. Don’t be afraid to ask others in your group thoughtful questions about what they do or how the company works. The more you ask, the more you will learn. If you are assigned a project and are unsure of how to proceed, ask follow up questions.

• Speak with your manager about preferred communication methods. Team’s communication styles may vary across the firm. It is helpful to speak with your manager about whether they prefer email, a phone call, or a different messaging tool depending on the urgency of a task.

• Absorb as much as possible. Take a few extra minutes to read through documents and emails and ask questions what they will be used for. This will allow you to understand your role and how your work impacts the firm.

• Take notes in meetings and during trainings. Any time that someone explains something to you, write it down. Whether it’s a one-on-one meeting or a department wide meeting, you should always take notes to ensure you learning as much as possible.

• Join video calls with your camera on. If you have a meeting on your calendar with a video link, be sure to join with your camera on. This is a great way to develop a virtual presence and speak with teammates face-to-face.

• Get to know your fellow intern class. There will be plenty of opportunities to see the other interns throughout the summer. If you learn that you have something in common or work in the same department as another intern, reach out to them to get to know them better.

• Enjoy the experience. Make sure that you discover what it is you may or may not enjoy about a position. Take advantage of all of the learning and networking opportunities that are offered and the summer internship will fly by.

Check out our in-house talent acquisition team’s tips and tricks to help ensure that your resume clearly highlights your experience and skills when applying for our 2022 intern program.

1. Formatting matters.

Avoid crowding, keep it simple, and only use one page. We don’t recommend reducing font sizes or margins to include more content.

2. First things first.

Lists should be in chronological order, but front-load the most important content and categories at the top of the page.

3. Write like you speak.

Don’t use jargon and acronyms. Use short, everyday words and sentence style capitalizations, as well as strong verbs and the active voice.

4. Simple is better.

Use short sentences. Edit out anything extra.

5. Authenticity is key.

Don’t overstate your experience, especially because you can be asked about any line of your resume.

6. Highlight leadership experience.

Include specific achievements and quantify them where possible, as managers are looking for sustained interest and commitment. Include your extracurricular activities to highlight your potential beyond your GPA (but include that too).

7. Proofread, proofread, proofread.

Print out your resume. Read it out loud. Step away and reread later. Ask multiple people to proofread. Don’t underestimate the impact of spelling and grammar mistakes.

Get to know some of our Summer 2022 interns:

Lester Huang, Information Technology – Corporate Technology QA, Millennium Miami

School: Lehigh University

Why did you choose to intern at Millennium?

Millennium is a large, yet horizontally-managed firm that leverages technologies to achieve its financial and business goals, which was very appealing to me.

Who do you meet with and learn from regularly?

Throughout the week, I frequently get lunch with surrounding team members and other interns to learn more about their work and socialize.

Where’s your go-to lunch spot near the office?

There are many great restaurants around the Miami office that offer various cuisines. I haven’t found a favorite place yet, but because of the office’s close proximity to Brickell City Centre, I’ll consider that as my go-to spot.

Brandon Jung, PM Compensation Reporting & Analysis, Millennium NYC

School: Villanova University

What has been your favorite part of the Millennium summer internship?

I love interacting with everyone at the Firm! I really enjoy the in-person elements of the internship, whether it be listening to guest speakers, having coffee chats, or hanging out with other interns at social events!

Where’s your go-to lunch spot near the office?

My go-to spot for lunch near the office is DIG! Their mac and cheese is my favorite.

What project(s) have you been working on?

I’ve worked on a lot of project management tasks, and helped compile a comprehensive Excel report containing a summary of key issues, trends, and questions for the technology team.

Danielle Neil, Branding & Communications, Millennium NYC

School: Yale University

What has been your favorite part of the Millennium summer internship?

The intern speaker series events have given me lots of insight and advice as I’m early in my career. I’ve loved every opportunity to ask questions and learn from those who hold positions at the Firm.

Where’s your go-to lunch spot near the office?

My go-to spot for lunch is Teranga at the Hugh. They serve great West African food!

What project(s) have you been up to?

I’ve been working on writing articles and copy for the Firm’s internal platforms, as well as for the Firm’s social media platforms!

Rose Tan, Execution Services – Trading Desk, Millennium Singapore

School: Singapore Management University

What has been your favorite part of the Millennium summer internship?

My favorite part of the internship is my team. They fully support me in my growth and genuinely want me to succeed in my role. I am incredibly thankful to have such nurturing colleagues. They teach me all they know and involve me in so many meaningful projects at the Firm.

Why did you choose to intern at Millennium?

Millennium’s multi-strategy and multi-asset approach guarantees a summer filled with unparalleled exposure and infinite learning opportunities.

What are some of your hobbies?

I love watching films and going for high-intensity interval training (HIIT) classes.

What project(s) have you been working on?

I’ve been analyzing data on Excel and Tableau to compare execution efficiencies across multiple sell-side counterparties.

Ajay Koshy, Information Security, Millennium Singapore

School: Nanyang Technological University

What has been your favorite part of the Millennium summer internship?

The empowerment that I have received is unforgettable. Throughout my time here so far, I have been provided with a multitude of opportunities and resources to improve my expertise.

What are some of your hobbies?

I enjoy playing floorball, choir singing, and playing Hack The Box challenges.

Where’s your go-to lunch spot near the office?

The CapitaSpring food court across the street is amazing. It has so many delicious food options at unbelievably affordable prices.

What project(s) have you been working on?

I have been assisting with remediating web proxy health concerns.

Josh Cole, Human Resources, Millennium London

School: University of York

What extracurricular activities do you do in school?

I am a member of my university’s Model United Nations team and a writer for the business section of my school’s newspaper. I enjoy working with other students and producing interesting articles about trends in the economy.

What project(s) have you been working on?

I have been working on the onboarding process for new hires across the EMEA region and managing relationships between candidates, internal stakeholders, and third parties.

Why did you choose to intern at Millennium?

Millennium’s rapid expansion in Europe over the past four years stood out to me. It suggested that the Firm has high expectation for employees to deliver results, is keen to nurture talent, and would be a good place for me to start my career journey.

Emily Raikes, Operations, Millennium London

School: University College – Durham University

What has been your favorite part of the Millennium summer internship?

My favorite part of the internship has been my ability to meet so many interesting and different people at the firm. Everyone is approachable and willing to talk about their experiences, agenda for the day, or simply life in general. The speaker series events have also been a great way to learn about the Firm and the world of finance.

What are some of your hobbies?

I love playing hockey, singing and playing the piano.

Where’s your go-to lunch spot near the office?

I enjoy grabbing meals at St James’ Square with my fellow colleagues.

Why Millennium?

I was drawn to Millennium, because it is a leader in its field. I felt like the Firm would provide me with invaluable experience as a growing individual. As interns, we get the chance to work directly with industry experts, gain first-hand experience on projects, and absorb so much information every day. I was also very impressed by Millennium’s focus on diversity, such as its Women of Millennium Network (WOMN) employee resource group.