Brooklyn Ham

  • "Taking Back Your Time":

    • Brooklyn advises finding "pockets of the day" to reclaim personal time.

    • Example: If waiting an hour for comments on a document, an intern should use that time to go to the gym rather than sitting on "standby" at the computer.

    • Strategy: "Slowing down so you could go faster."Consider scheduling short breaks throughout your workday to recharge, which can boost your productivity and focus in the long run.

  • Framing Questions: Instead of asking "What is this?", frame it as "I looked into this [specific research], but I am still confused about [specific point]."

  • Return Offer Factors:

    • Brooklyn attributes her return offer to expressing high interest in the firm.

    • Performing exceptionally well on the final presentation is crucial because it makes a lasting impression on people across different divisions.

    • Building a network by talking to as many people as possible.

Excellence in Final Presentationsz

  • Brooklyn’s Presentation Experience:

    • Topic: AI (Artificial Intelligence).

    • Niche Focus: Because AI was too broad, Brooklyn narrowed her focus to Vector Databases to demonstrate technical depth.

    • Preparation: Brooklyn memorized her entire script to manage her nerves and public speaking anxiety. She noted that bankers can "see through fluff" easily, so the content must be technically sound.

  • Jasmine’s Presentation Style: Described as "thinking outside of the box stylistically."

Technical Project: "Loop LLM".

Questions & Discussion

  • JT's Question on Return Offers: JT asked what specific things Brooklyn focused on to become a candidate that was invited back for a full-time role despite her first internship being virtual.

  • Brooklyn's Response: She explained that she started in Public Finance virtually (based in California) but yearned for the in-person experience. She expressed interest in Corporate Finance and used her final presentation to prove her value. She emphasized that she simply enjoyed the team and the internship program, which motivated her performance.

  • JT's Question on Presentations: JT asked about the thought process behind Brooklyn's presentation and her experience during the actual delivery.

  • Brooklyn's Response: She admitted to "blacking out" due to nerves but stressed that high preparation and delivery are just as important as the information itself. She advised starting early and being an expert on a niche topic to handle technical questions from investors or seniors with engineering backgrounds.