Intern Interview: Alexa Weaver

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Student Intern Profile

Name: Alexa Weaver
Country: U.S.A.
Major: International Business Studies
Internship at: GE Capital Japan
Duration: Summer 2014

Q1: What are some of your projects/responsibilities at the internship?

Alexa: I am currently working on industry research to evaluate potential opportunities for the asset-based lending team in Japan. I have had the opportunity to work on a few projects, all of them are research- and analytic-based, which I have enjoyed.

Q2: What have you learned from the internship?

Alexa: I have refined my research and report writing abilities significantly while at GE. I have also learned about office dynamics in Japan.

The culture here at GE Capital Japan is an interesting blend of Japanese and American business. It was great to get a chance to work at a very high-performing international firm. The office was very welcoming and willing to help interns learn and participate.

Q3: Would you recommend this internship to other TUJ students?

Alexa: The GE internship is really great, but it is not for those who do not want to work hard. You should expect to be taken seriously as an adult, and not have your hand held in the work you do. It has been a great experience and has given me a look into what is expected outside the realm of academia.

Q4: Please tell us your future goals or your plans after graduation.

Alexa: After graduation, my goal is to be happy and challenged in my work. Interning at GE has given me hope that I can succeed in whichever field I end up in.

Q5: How do you envision your internship experience helping you in the future?

Alexa: I see this internship at GE as "polishing" before I enter the workforce – and I definitely believe that because of this experience I will have a higher "market value" in job hunting compared to my peers.

Alexa's Daily Schedule

TimeActivity
8:00-10:00Class at TUJ
11:00Arrive at work, check e-mail, and start on project(s)
12:30Lunch with interns/supervisor/co-workers
13:30-14:00Meet with my supervisor to go over project progress
14:00-18:00Continue working on projects: research, reports, presentations

 

Clark Griffith

Interview with Alexa's Internship Sponsor

Personally, I'm a big fan of internships. As a student myself, in my junior year, I had taken a semester of Japanese and there was a little poster on the wall about an internship available through the San Diego and Yokohama sister-city relationship. … It really changed the course of my life.

Clark Griffith, Managing Director, Structured Finance, GE Capital Japan

Saori Yamanaka

Interview with Alexa's Internship Sponsor

It's a quite diverse group. They are always excited and very eager to work. It is a really good energy for the entire team. Of course, it depends on the student. They have different styles. Some are very passionate and eager. I really enjoy working with them.

Saori Yamanaka, Vice President, Strategic Sales & Marketing, Structured Finance, GE Capital Japan

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