Western Reserve

Corey Snyder

Briefly describe your major project over the summer.

I was involved in many projects while interning at Western Reserve Partners. None of my assignments were fake or made up. I was put on actual deal teams and worked as an analyst for the summer.

Most of my work consisted of putting together industry research and presentation materials for pitches and other active sell-side engagements. I also put together financial models for clients and participated in client meetings and calls.

What is the most important thing you learned from your internship?

Analysts spend a large percentage of their time checking for errors and making information presentable to senior management and clients. One thing that will be useful moving forward is understanding that there will always be errors and mistakes on everything you do. It is important to spend the time and effort to find those errors before the assignment reaches or boss, or (worst case scenario) the client. This will badly hurt your reputation as an analyst and the firms’ reputation.

I have also learned a great deal about how to be efficient in Excel and PowerPoint

What do you think was the most critical factor in preparing you to succeed at your internship?

In preparing for my summer internship, I found it quite helpful to talk to Fisher students who had also interned at an investment bank. It was very helpful to find a mentor and learn how to navigate a corporate environment. I also tried to sharpen my Excel skills in the months leading up to the internship. These skills were extremely helpful when first starting out.