Grueling hours. Five-figure pay. And, just maybe, the hope of a job offer in the fall.
Such is life for summer interns on Wall Street, many of whom began work this week. While their classmates volunteer in Africa or collect extra course credits, a number of college students are trying to get a toehold in the world of finance, where the job market remains bleak.
Even in their first week, interns, known as summer analysts, are already discovering the delights and frustrations of their chosen line of work. Some are showing signs of becoming disillusioned. Others have found solace in swag. And a few have passed the time by taking “selfies.”
Below is a tour of the first week through the eyes of a handful of interns.
For them, it’s one week down, nine more to go.