INROAD Interns? - Page 2

collegebound_07 · 07-27-2006, 08:13 PM

SEo is only for New York kids right?

Dawgie · 07-28-2006, 01:00 PM

I guess it's not, someone that theres a college program and theres a list of colleges that are "connected" with them. I think the interviews are based in NY and traveling expenses are paid out of your own pockets.

thatbiggbadwolfy · 07-31-2006, 07:25 AM

InRoads is a joke (again), that's the bottom line. They don't try hard for you at all. And even the kids bragging about their Inroads experiences are either the exception of being in a fortune 500, or like the others with a no name company albeit paid. They don't try very hard or AT ALL for Asians. Whoever rebuked me in SoCal places about InRoads not recruiting Asians--that's because there's a bigger population there. Even random sampling would give you a couple of Asians. The point is, it's not SEO or Posse, it's not worth the time. And all you are guaranteed is a quick drugstore tutorial on how to present yourself and update your résumé... things that you can do yourself.

racnna · 07-31-2006, 08:20 AM

What is posse? i've never heard of that one.

thatbiggbadwolfy · 07-31-2006, 09:05 AM

http://www.possefoundation.org/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Posse_Foundation

You actually see an Asian on the FrontPage. The Posse Scholarship/opportunities gave my friend a full ride to Bowdoin (around $160K) in addition to an interview for Goldman Sachs, which he passed and received a summer job offer.

thatbiggbadwolfy · 07-31-2006, 09:10 AM

By the way, Posse is for high school Seniors and extends towards the end of their college career.

"The Posse Foundation identifies, recruits, and trains
incredible youth leaders from urban public high schools
and sends these groups as 'Posses' to top colleges and
universities in this country."

Emphasis is on "Inner City." As you can see on their website, many Posse Scholars are Caucasian but still got it. It's more economical than skin colour.

InRoads is being the token [insert African American, Latino, Hispanic] here. Even their application DOES NOT list Asian.

Now, let's see about InRoads diversification:

Inroads.org

What students are eligible for INROADS?

Talented Black, Latino/Hispanic, and Native American Indian students who have a GPA of 2.8 or better and high school seniors with a GPA of 3.0 or better. Eligible high school candidates must also have either an ACT composite score of 20 or better, an SAT combined score of 1,000 or better, or rank within the top 10 percent of their class. Some INROADS affiliates maintain more competitive standards. Interested students must pursue a college degree in a business or technical discipline and be motivated to succeed. In recent years, some students in liberal arts and other majors have received special permission to participate in the INROADS process. Our staff looks for the best and brightest students of color who demonstrate strong leadership capabilities. To apply, students should talk with their school counselor or call their local INROADS office or submit an on-line application.

Obviously, InRoads standards are not high and they fail to mention Asians or minorities who are white. What they essentially do, is teach you a few basic things and throw you into their talent pool--which is more or less, monster.com

You are not guaranteed anything, not even a phone call back, even if you are double qualified and have a SAT score 500 points higher or a near 4.0 GPA at your college. I've gotten my IB jobs without InRoads, and am happy with it.

Look at SEO, if you want a better opportunity.

firebird74t · 07-31-2006, 04:03 PM

You sound real bitter, it hurts your argument

mssales · 11-08-2006, 04:38 PM

CountryWide Fin. is a Fortune 500 company.

StuckatUofT · 01-09-2008, 08:40 PM

if you're given an inroads internship, are you allowed to reject it?
or do you have to accept it no matter what? (sort of like SEO?)

secretfire · 01-09-2008, 11:57 PM

i i did their candidate prep session in NYC yesterday. You can reject an internship. But if that is the only offer you get and you decline, then you won't be considered a part of the program anymore.

StuckatUofT · 01-11-2008, 06:02 PM

thanks secretfire!

JPNguyen · 01-26-2008, 09:07 PM

Inroads worked for me(Asian male)

Was a CCC(california community college) student with very little work experience and almost no extra curricular activies besides running my own companies. Ended up taking an offer with Metlife working for the group insurance end of the business. It was a paid salary internship and I was able to meet many senior management staff members. While also flying around the country during the summer, 3 trips total, nashville, new jersey, and chicago.

I'll be honest. I may not return to Inroads due to a lack of finance(ib, sa, type) internships. But without them, I doubt I would be getting the interviews that I am getting now, as a third year.

So I'm proud to be an inroads alumni and always willing to lend a helping hand to the organization.

When I was at inroads leadership workshops, I probably met only one or two community college students during the entire summer. That means a lot... in my eyes.

I highly recommend inroads if you're a rising sophmore or junior with no internship experience.

As far as the socal region, the majority of people I met were interning for the big 4. And there were a good handful of asians. The reason why there aren't as many asians is because the site doesn't list that it is open for asians. I e-mailed one of the counselors before submitting an application. And another reason is the mentality that people do not want to utilize a diversification approach to entering a company.

Take advantage of whatever opportunities are available......
If you have to bend over backwards to make the sale, make the sale....

dreaming_melancholy · 03-07-2008, 08:23 AM

I have a question when do companies contact you...I haven't heard anything since I applied in December? I am begin to lose hope for this program.

firebird74t · 03-14-2008, 02:49 PM

I am in the same boat as you dreaming-melancholy. I applied to the program, was accepted, attended training, and have yet to hear a response. In reality it all depends on who your client manager is because they review the internship opportunities and select students to interview with sponsors, contact yours and hope that he/she is more inclined to help you out than mine is.

JPNguyen · 03-17-2008, 01:43 PM

firebird74t: it all depends on whether your client manager feels you fit into the company(you're applying for) based on your experiences. I had customer service/sales experience prior to INROADS, never got a call from a financial services firm. Had one interview for an insurance sales internship and got the job before I even stepped into the interview room. The manager was just like "its friday, I don't want to be here" Then we talked about poker for 30 minutes.

If Ibanking/hedgefund is what you want to do, request a transfer to the INROADS NY office. But you have to cover your own living expenses(ie typically dorm at NYU for $800/month.