Summer Internship Advice

For college students, summer is a time to enjoy the warm weather, reunite with old friends, go on vacation, and also…intern! RSM welcomed 475 summer interns across the country. Some walked through our doors feeling as confident as ever, others walked through a little nervous and unsure of what to expect.

What advice would former interns (now current associates or incoming associates) give this year’s summer intern class? Here is what a few had to say about being a successful intern at RSM:

“Do not be afraid to ask questions … but then be a sponge and learn from the questions you have asked. Also, build relationships with your in-charges, managers and partners.” – Kim K.

“Practice using Excel! And, hang out with the interns outside the office at happy hour or lunch.” – Austin L.

“Go outside of your comfort zone and try to accomplish work outside of the typical intern responsibilities. Network as much as possible. There will be some downtime so having people you can reach out to for extra work comes in handy.” – Garrett L.

“Take advantage of the good coffee in the office.” – Natalie N.

“Go out of your way to meet people! The work environment at RSM is fantastic and meeting as many people as possible is the best way to see how well you would fit in. Save the money you make and do something you will really enjoy with it. A few of your last paychecks could help pay for a trip to Europe!” – Henry H.