Name: Christian Hennessy
Hometown: Audubon, Pennsylvania
Year: Class of 2024
Major: Business administration with a minor in economics
Internship: Hennessy joins Oakbridge Financial Group as a financial professional intern in Raleigh, North Carolina. He works on the client onboarding process, builds financial profiles, develops financial plans and completes asset reviews. Hennessy also assists with planning, marketing, recruiting and leading meetings with senior advisors and prospective clients.
How HPU helped you get there:
“The Office of Career and Professional Development helped me build my resume and apply for internships. The professors in the Phillips School of Business have taught me how to succeed in my internship and future positions. HPU’s fine-dining learning labs prepared me for professional meals with employers, especially when my boss took me out to lunch during my onboarding process.”
Most impactful mentor at HPU:
“My most impactful mentor at HPU is Bridget Holcombe, professor of the practice of business and career communications. Her class prepared me for every aspect of the interviewing process and equipped me with the confidence and skills needed to be selected for this internship.”
What has your internship experience been like, and how is it preparing you for your future?:
“My internship experience has taught me about the finance industry. It has prepared me for my future by showing me the daily work of a financial advisor. I will graduate with valuable experience and be well-prepared for success in my future positions.”
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