Eccles student Mark Fivaz is a senior majoring in Finance with an emphasis in Fintech. He recently completed a 10-week Commercial Banking Intern Analyst internship with Wells Fargo. Fivaz connected with this internship via an Emerging Finance Professionals company visit. Applying on Handshake, he met with his Business Career Coaches, Susan Grant, and Sean McKelvie, to review his application.

What was your favorite thing about your internship?
The responsibility I was given. For example, I was able to work on multi-million dollar deals underwriting credit reports.

What was the hardest part of the interview process?
It was very competitive. There was a large applicant pool.

What is a piece of advice you would give to fellow students applying for internships?
During your internship, do more than what is asked. Go above and beyond! And when you have opportunities to connect through events and programs like Emerging Finance Professions, focus on networking.

Looking for an internship? Eccles students have dedicated Business Career Coaches to help you research, connect, apply, prep for your interview, and more! They are dedicated to providing you with opportunities to gain real-world experience necessary to compete in today’s job market. Learn more at Eccles.link/BCS.

Mark Rivaz

“During your internship, do more than what is asked. Go above and beyond!”