<p>Im hopefully (if everything clicks and the time is right) going to be doing 3 (so far) work experiences this summer; a 2 week gig at a large mideast company's finance department, travel, then an almost 3 week gig at J.P. Morgan (a southeast asia office) and a 4-5 week gig at Credit Suisse(institutional clients)/EFG Hermes/HSBC-SABB Summer Training Program/other major bank, not sure yet.</p>
<p>Seeing that Im going to spend about 3 weeks at J.P. Morgan (I want to apply directly to undergrad biz schools where applicable, like NYU-Stern or UPenn-Wharton), would it be okay if I asked my supervisor for a letter of reccomendation...or would it be too short of a stay to sensibly ask for a letter of reccomendation?? </p>
<p>Oh, Im also looking for suggestions; if you can spend 4-5 weeks at the following places:</p>
<p>-HSBC-SABB (Saudi British Bank) Summer Training Program
-EFG Hermes (boutique Investment Banking, Wealth Management)
-Credit Suisse (Institutional clients)
-the largest bank in the middle east.</p>
<p>I agree with you Konig, that it might be awkward asking for a recommendation after only 3 weeks. For the 5 week internship, maybe. Be very polite and ask your supervisor if he/she generally offers recs to interns of that time length. If you impress someone with a great work ethic, brains, and good attitude, I imagine they would be happy to do it.</p>
<p>@csokane: HSBC-SABB has a summer training program, the rest is family friendships… no, I wont get paid so Im not moleing for money at big places. Not getting paid at any of those ^</p>
<p>Honestly? Thee colleges will just wonder what relative got you the ‘internships’. Another affluent kid Daddy wants to make a banker. They would bbe more impressed by a whole summer at McDonalds making money to help your family.</p>
<p>HOPEFULLY he’s doing this, though, for the experience itself and NOT for the college. -Coughs-
But, working in McDonald’s for a summer would definitely be a great experience for an wealthy child; it shows you a side of life you might never experience.</p>
<p>@Redroses: So I’m at a disadvantage for being wellconnected and financially comfortable (thank you god) ? Thats BS/</p>
<p>@Francaisalamatt: So youre telling me that its better to work say, at my family’s factory (on the production floor, not the office), than at the bank?</p>
<p>The training program is open to the public, any1 can apply, the other bank positions need a “push”.</p>