Aman Choudhury
Prudential
Finance Intern & Market Analyst Intern
Personal Information
School: University of Illinois at Chicago
Major: Finance
Years at College Works: 2011
Career Information
Company You Work For Now: Prudential
Title: Finance Intern & Market Analyst Intern
Industry: Finance
Brief Description of Duties / Responsibilities
- Analysis and development of Adecco's new project, WickedSmart.me - Analysis of user traffic metrics to project trends and growth - Rotations in Prudential's finance, operations, sales, and marketing divisions in Chicagoland division - Presentations and seminars for groups of 20-200
What Has Been Your Proudest Accomplishment Post-CWP?
Completed a personal project that I received angel funding for.
CWP Career Impact
In one sentence, what has CWP meant to you?
It was the jump start to my college career and one of the most stressful, yet valuable, experiences I've had.
How did your CWP experience impact your career? Immediately after graduation? Now?
The challenges I've faced were unique and other employers recognize that.
What do you want to tell your clients about what it meant to work with them and how it has helped you get to where you are today?
I had a client named Mike Rinchiuso in 2011 who gave me the job because I was persistent and confident without overstepping my boundaries. He showed me why building strong professional relationships mattered.
What was the greatest lesson you learned from your CWP experience?
You have to step out of your comfort zone sometimes.
How has the friendships and networks you built during CWP affected you?
I saw one of my team members at a career fair and he was able to recommend me for a position. While I didn't end up pursuing the opportunity, it is good to know that CWP alums realize talent in other CWP alums.
Advice
What advice do you have for potential CWP participants? Current CWP participants?
When you make it to the end, you realize you can easily take on many other challenges you come across in your career.
What's your best advice for someone interested in entering your career field?
If you are unsure of where to go or early in your internship career, CWP might be a great opportunity for you. If you know what industry you want to go in, it may be more valuable to find an internship in that particular industry.
What's your favorite memory from CWP?
The last few houses, where I sat back and watched the money make itself.
Last words of wisdom
Make it to the end, and you will feel like you can take on any challenge.
