Internships

Why a Fidelity internship drives career growth and how to get an internship at Fidelity

Learn about the importance of internships to your career growth and get resume, interview, and other tips to improve your chances of landing a Fidelity internship the summer before your senior year.

February 27, 2026 6 minute read

As a college student, you might be more focused on finishing your group project than life after graduation. But graduation will be here before you know it.

What if you had a way to improve your job prospects by more than 36%? You do—by getting a college internship.

College internships give you the chance to gain real-world experience and skills. Fidelity’s internships open the door to career growth immediately after graduation and beyond.

Key takeaways

Completing a paid internship at Fidelity enhances your credibility in the job market and opens the door to numerous possibilities at Fidelity and beyond.
How to start preparing for an internship between your junior and senior years
Select a handful of internships to apply to, and apply to only one Fidelity internship during the Fall 2026 application window.
Tailor your resume to the specific Fidelity internship and practice answering behavioral interview questions to stand out in a competitive process.

As a major player in the financial landscape and corporate America, Fidelity offers college students a unique window into a large-scale enterprise.

“An internship at Fidelity is so much more than a foot in the door. Our interns are fully embedded into the teams. They have a manager and work on real business projects,” says Mollie, director of University Talent Programs.

A Fidelity internship gives you actual work experience and helps you grow your skill set. You won’t be doing grunt work or meaningless tasks like grabbing coffee. You’ll be fully embedded in actual teams tackling real-world challenges day in and day out.

“These real-life experiences help you develop new skills with teamwork, collaboration, leadership, and communication. You can focus on being receptive to feedback and coaching,” says Jenna, University Relationship Lead.

Fidelity internships aren’t just focused on finance roles. There are opportunities to explore varied interests and skillsets. “Yes, we’re a finance company, but we have all sorts of opportunities for non-finance majors,” says Kent, Senior University Lead.

“Most of our internships are outside of core finance jobs. We’re mostly looking for students who are interested in customer service roles, technologist roles, and operations,” says Mollie.

How to get ready for a corporate internship

“The earlier you plan for an internship, the better,” says Jenna.

You can no longer wait until your senior year to think about internships; you need to start planting seeds in your freshman year. Follow our steps to learn how. Download this one-pager to have a handy reminder.

In your freshman year, focus on the basics: gaining experience and creating your resume. Join clubs, groups, or teams on campus. These organizations can connect you with like-minded people and help you learn leadership skills. Work part-time or summer jobs. Any work experience can help you gain transferable skills for an internship later. If you don’t already have a resume, create one. Focus on telling a story, not just recounting facts.

By sophomore year, start developing your internship strategy. Think about the courses that can help you get the knowledge you need. Connect with your career center to learn about partnerships and opportunities in the area. “The students who use their school’s career center have a leg up,” says Kent.

The summer before your junior year is the time to focus on your future. Many corporate internships accept applications for the following summer in the fall, so you’ll want to be as prepared as possible over the summer when you have time and energy to dedicate outside your coursework.

Enhance your resume and online profiles. Include your extracurricular activities, such as clubs, volunteering, and part-time work. Highlight your accomplishments and technical skills. Be sure to update your LinkedIn profile so it matches your resume. Attend career fairs and events at school and off campus.

Resume and interview tips to improve your chances of getting a Fidelity internship

Getting a Fidelity internship can be just as competitive as getting into a top university. Here’s how to make yourself stand out:

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Maximize your networking efforts

Before attending a career fair or interacting with a recruiter, do your homework and come in with questions. “The people who have done their homework are more memorable. These in-person interactions are super valuable. Take the time to have a conversation, because it puts you in a much better place than just applying to roles,” says Kent. “Find out who recruits for that school and make an impression on that person. The students who go out of their way are the ones who make a positive impression."

Tailor your resume to the specific internship application

Brainstorm a list of your strengths, experiences, and skills. Be sure to include technical skills such as certifications or platforms as well as soft skills such as communication and collaboration. Tailoring your resume for a specific role can help you increase your chances of getting to the next round in the selection process. If you’re not sure which internship is right for you, ask your career center or a Fidelity recruiter for help.

“I really try to consult with students and coach them through what kind of Fidelity internship might be best,” says Jenna.

Then think about how these abilities could transfer to the Fidelity internship. Ask the career center, faculty, and your network for feedback on your resume. Refine the story you tell about yourself and how you can add value at Fidelity. “Talk about the projects you worked on or past internships and how you want to leverage those skills at Fidelity,” says Kent.

While you wait to hear back about your application, get ahead of the interview process with these tips.

Interview tips to advance in Fidelity’s internship application process

Most initial interviews will be behavior-based. This means the interviewer wants to gauge how you behave in various situations. Do some research about the most common behavioral interview questions and practice your responses. Some examples of common prompts and questions include:

“Tell me about yourself.” Your answer should focus on experience relevant to the role and showcase your motivation.
“What is your greatest strength and weakness?” You’ll want to provide specific examples and show self-awareness.
“Describe a challenging project and how you handled it.” This is a great opportunity to use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result): Briefly describe the context, explain your responsibility or goal, detail the steps you took, and share the outcome and what you learned.

Take practicing seriously. Practice with your roommates, the career center, recruiters, or even the mirror. “You can tell whether a student is prepared,” says Kent.

Speak in story. Human beings are hardwired for story—it’s how we learn best and the way we make sense of the world. Have a few stories on hand that showcase you and your work. “Make sure that your story has a purpose. It’s super important to show a cause and an effect because that shows what you were able to accomplish,” says Alexander.

Show your passion for Fidelity and the internship. Know why you want to do a paid internship with Fidelity and what it will mean to your education and your career. It could be learning more about finance, wanting to help people, or creating the next generation of financial and technological products and services.

Treat the interview as a two-way dialogue. Have questions of your own ready to go. “Have a question to ask the recruiter about something that’s important to you whether it’s about company culture or their tenure,” says Kent. Asking questions shows you’re engaged and wanting to learn more about Fidelity.

Prove that you know how to collaborate. Highlight group projects, organizations, clubs, teams, or volunteer work you’ve done. Show you can pitch in to help the greater collective. “We work as teams, so you need to be team-oriented. Someone could be a superstar, but if they are very individually motivated, they may not be a good fit,” says Kent.

Finally, send a follow-up email or note thanking the recruiter or hiring manager for the interview as soon as possible. Be gracious and reiterate your excitement for the role.

Get even more interview tips from a top Fidelity recruiter here.

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Find your Fidelity as an intern

Gain invaluable experience working in an enterprise environment and working on real-world challenges alongside full-time Fidelity employees as a paid intern. A Fidelity internship supercharges your career trajectory with skills and knowledge you need to succeed in an ever-shifting job market.