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*INTERN VIDEO CHALLENGE – Video 1* Like many of you, we have interns working with us at Roberts & Ryan this summer.  It’s important to us that it’s a mutually beneficial relationship – we get some work out of them and they learn in the process! ✅ We do our best to give them as much exposure to different parts of the business as possible.  They work with our fixed income and equity teams, help with our corporate access efforts, and spend time on the NYSE trading floor. ✅ We thought it would be fun to have them break into teams and make videos about the firm.  The idea being that it will be a catalyst for them to take a deeper look at the firm as a whole.  We have a couple of groups coming through, so I’m going to put the videos out as I get them. ✅ This first video was done by Quamique Marcial (“Q”) and Louis Davis, 2 college students that came to us from the Boys and Girls Club of Harlem, and Conrad Luce. It was interesting to me – and made me happy – to see their take on Roberts & Ryan. This video was done entirely by the interns, and this first group was a little pressed for time.  Can’t wait to see what the other teams put together! I would love to hear your thoughts! #interns #internship #summerintern #internchallenge #futureleaders #veteranownedfirm #capitalmarkets #financialliteracy

Those smiles can only mean one thing... it's Draft Day! Today I got to join our NGSA Summer Interns in Round Rock, TX as they learned who's team they would be joining for the remainder of the summer. The excitement, community, and eagerness to get started was undeniable--I can't wait to see the incredible things you accomplish alongside each other. For those of you completing summer internships, here are four tips I'd like to share with you: 1. Lean into your experience. Raise your hand in the classroom, ask the 'silly' question, and volunteer for the project. Maximize every day and you'll walk away knowing that you got the most out of your summer internship. 2. Build a network. There are many tenured and passionate industry professionals who have waited months to invest in you--seek out their mentorship and form connections. 3. Look at failure as another piece of the puzzle. As uncomfortable as it may seem, trust that every obstacle and setback leads you one step closer to success. 4. Explore the city you're in! Whether you're close to home or visiting somewhere new for the first time, be intentional in immersing yourself. I'm immensely grateful to play a small role in your journeys to Dell and now it's time to cheer you on from the sidelines! #Iwork4dell

Today is #NationalInternDay! Interns are an integral part of teams across the region. Not only do interns provide fresh ideas, they are also a pipeline for West Michigan's workforce. Celebrate an intern in the comment section. #InternshipSuccess #InternshipExperience #FutureWorkforce #TeamIntern #wminternconnect

In the second entry of Deven's Summer Internship Series, let’s learn about Sargent Shriver, the father of #CommunityAction. Many have left an impact on Community Action, but few have left a legacy like Sargent Shriver!

Meet Cory, the kind, supportive, and fun mentor of our programming interns! 👋 In honor of #NationalMentoringMonth, we're asking leaders of the Skyward Internship Program to share career advice for young professionals. Check out Cory's words of wisdom! #WordsofWisdom #Career

Think you need to know all about insurance to intern at Mutual of Omaha? Think again! Hear from Jason, one of our interns, about how you can succeed here without prior insurance knowledge. Watch now, and stay tuned throughout the week for more intern stories!

- CONGRATULATIONS - We received word today that 2 of our newest team members have qualified for the Elite CFR Academy (Jarred Saltz & Kevin Lopez). This is an opportunity afforded to the highest performing interns across Northwestern Mutual nationally. We witnessed first-hand the effort that went into your Wealth Management Internship this summer, and know it will yield professional dividends for your futures. If you had an internship experience that did not fully appreciate what you brought to the table this last summer... Let us show you why we have a Top Internship Nationally and the career potential that comes with working along side a Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Team. Bedminster Leadership Team: Managing Director - John Kozakis, CFP Growth & Development Director - Jonathan V. Brito College Unit Director - Sean Hingel District Operations Leader & Campus Recruiter - Daniella Almeida-Mendez Director of Recruitment & Marketing - Ryan Bailey Fairleigh Dickinson University, Drew University #finance #financialadvisor #wealthmanagement #internship #internshipopportunities #fulltimeopportunities #weregrowing #werehiring #joinus #potential #opportunity #student #summerinternship #forbesbestinstate #northwesternmutual #bedminster #teambedminster #newjersey

Think you need to know all about insurance to intern at Mutual of Omaha? Think again! Hear from Jason, one of our interns, about how you can succeed here without prior insurance knowledge. Watch now, and stay tuned throughout the week for more intern stories!

Enjoy our recent interview with Jasmyn Sylvester, CPM®, ACoM, Vice President of Property Management at Pine Tree, regarding property management and D.E.I. in real estate.   Questions: 0:02 - What's your day-to-day like as VP of property management at Pine Tree? 1:02 - What separates successful D.E.I. initiatives vs. unsuccessful D.E.I. initiatives? 2:55 - What advice do you have for students actively searching for internships and post-grad opportunities?

Think you need to know all about insurance to intern at Mutual of Omaha? Think again! Hear from Jason, one of our interns, about how you can succeed here without prior insurance knowledge. Watch now, and stay tuned throughout the week for more intern stories!