The position was remote and very flexible in terms of scheduling. The work environment was supportive and not overbearing -- as long as you fulfilled your responsibilities and produced results, you had lots of flexibility. I was able to connect with a lot of economists and other people within the Federal Reserve System. I also got to listen in on FOMC briefings and hear economists discuss different monetary policy responses.
What I wish was different
I wish there was more research opportunity for me. I hope to leverage this position to find another research internship within the Federal Reserve System.
Advice
It is up to you to make the most of this internship! From exclusive connections to resume advice and predoc application advice to Salesforce or LinkedinLearning development, the program offers a lot of resources for interns to explore their interests.
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June - July 2023 • Atlanta, GA
What I liked
What i enjoyed about the Federal Reserve was how warm welcoming they were, helping me grasps concepts that i didnt understand, and also helping me pave a way for my future in where i want to go and work at.
What I wish was different
n/a
Advice
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Financial Management and Planning Intern
May - October 2019 • Atlanta, GA
What I liked
I was able to meet a lot of great people, and my team was very nice. Everyone at The Fed went out of their way to interact and get to know all of the interns. As an intern, I really enjoyed the fact that worked on important projects instead of doing busywork.
What I wish was different
The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta provided a perfect work environment.
Advice
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Supervision, Regulation & Credit Intern
May - August 2019 • Miami, FL
What I liked
Incredible exposure to the world of financial and banking regulation. Excellent corporate culture. Extremely friendly and helpful employees. Comprehensive and rotational intern learning opportunities. Travel emphasized.
What I wish was different
Nothing.
Advice
Firstly, I would recommend to all sophomores to get started on the summer internship recruiting process as early as possible. Doing this placed me in an excellent position to secure this internship. Secondly, being extremely hardworking and open to all opportunities while on the job is a great way to be respected and trusted with important work while interning. Network with every individual you can as they can offer unique advice regarding the job, careers, and general life suggestions. Finally, offer your gratitude for every opportunity extended to you. No one is forced to help out a college student in their pursuit of career experience, so when an opportunity does arise, be extremely thankful for what you have been offered.
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Research Intern
May 2019 • Atlanta, GA
What I liked
I learned a lot about what it means to do economic research. This internship was like a crash course in learning STATA. It was also really cool to work at the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta's Research Department because they frequently had lunches where we got to hear real economists present about their research.
What I wish was different
Advice
Get to know the people in the department. They are a great resource to ask about advice in figuring out what classes to take and what parts of economic research you are interested in.
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Survey Coordinator
May - August 2019 • Atlanta, GA
What I liked
This was an incredible experience and I have never learned so much from an experience. I got incredible access into the monetary policy decision making process and was treated with respect the entire time. The workplace was very diverse and everyone was happy to be there. The culture felt right, and I could definitely see myself working there some day.
What I wish was different
I wish I could have worked there for longer.
Advice
Have an open mind and make the most of the experience. The most valuable things I learned came from beyond the job description. Fully engage yourself in the internship and you will gain so many useful skills.
I was given freedom to venture into other projects while also being greatly supported in my given tasks. Everyone was nice and welcoming.
What I wish was different
I wish that it was longer!
Advice
NETWORK!
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Instructional Designer/Developer
May - August 2018 • Atlanta, GA
What I liked
I enjoyed the projects that I was able to take on this summer. I was able to put together continuing education courses and make multiple presentations to both my peers and supervisors. Because of this, I gained highly transferrable working experience.
I also enjoyed the people that I worked with. I learned a lot from both my peers and supervisors. They taught me how to both excel with work as well as life advice and career advice. I am greatly appreciative of them.
What I wish was different
I honestly can't think of anything that I would want to change. It was a real job with real responsibilities and situations.
