""If you act immediately in your internship like this is 100% your full-time career, you will optimize your experience," Handler stressed in a 2025 letter to young apprentices joining the firm. "It's all about attitude.""
"Handlers' need-to-knows span across a whole range of issues that young adults entering the corporate world are bound to run into. It's hard for the professional newbies to fully understand the work, recognize what they want from their careers, balance their ambition with humility, and achieve work-life harmony."
"Handler discussed the importance of connection several times; interns should bond with their teams, network across the firm, and appreciate their clients."
Jefferies CEO Rich Handler provided essential advice for Gen Z interns, emphasizing the importance of treating internships as full-time careers. With a mere 1.35% acceptance rate, the competition is fierce. Handler's guidance includes fostering connections within teams, networking across the firm, and maintaining a balance between ambition and humility. His insights aim to prepare young professionals for the demanding environment of Wall Street, helping them navigate challenges and achieve work-life harmony.
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