<p>I was offered a internship from a local stock broker. He said I would be making cold calls and filling paper work. I'm a finance major and planned on taking a full load this summer, plans changed and now I'm off the entire summer without a internship. If I'm looking to get a position next May after graduation doing something in the finance field that a salaried position, is this internship worth them time. I currently attend a SUNY State school? The broker said I could work anyways I wanted mon-fri just come in?</p>
<p>It’s better than nothing, but an ideal internship would be at a financial services company (i.e. investment banking, financial advisory, mutual funds, etc…)</p>
<p>It also depends on what kind of job you want after college.</p>
<p>Yes, it is worth it. Any experience is better than none. A job at McDonald’s is better than no work at all. Besides you might find that you like it and have an aptitude for it.</p>
<p>Cold calling is… awful. Know that upfront. Filing is boring. Are you getting paid?
Is this someone who will give you a good reference? The mkt. is horrible right now so
cold calling - painful. Maybe you can ask if you can spend some time reviewing portfolios or something more interesting? Will you have access to Firm Research , wholesaler meetings ( can learn alot), etc</p>