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How I Went from OppenheimerFunds Intern to Full-Time Engineer

Recently, we teamed up with three former OppenheimerFunds interns who landed full-time jobs with the global asset management firm after graduation. Today’s post is from Emmanuel Graves, who graduated from the Colorado School of Mines with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. Now, he’s working in Infrastructure Engineering at the company’s Denver, Colorado office.

I knew I wanted to work at OppenheimerFunds when I saw the value they placed on their employees. My supervisors sought to learn about my interests and how my goals aligned with theirs, as well as the company’s. They were open to new ways of thinking and flexible with how I worked.

One of the coolest things for me was working on assignments beyond my intern team project—I was able to add value to the company on a larger scale through real-time development projects. It was a great opportunity to learn what it meant to be a Solutions Engineer.

Ready for Full-Time

My internship definitely prepared me for a full-time position at OppenheimerFunds. I was provided the tools to innovate and create and I enjoyed being part of a team. I also learned close to 10 new software applications in the process, which helped me define where I wanted to go next. At the end of the summer, my team and I got to present our intern project to some highly regarded executives.

My Advice for Turning an Internship Into a Career

My best advice is to appreciate the people around you. Add value to more than just the task at hand. Go above and beyond. Have a “can-do” attitude. Be yourself.

Want to start your career at OppenheimerFunds? They’re hiring now, so head over to WayUp and apply!

More from OppenheimerFunds:
4 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Interning at OppenheimerFunds
How I Got a Tech Job at a Global Asset Management Firm
How to Stand Out, Be Productive, and Learn a Ton (According to an Intern Mentor)

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