I've been meaning to reply to this...
Generally speaking, companies looking to hire for experienced candidates want results. They seriously don't care who you are. And in finance, "results" means "revenue", an unfortunate and terrible measure of talent. Other, more valuable skills such as stability maintenance, survival or modest growth are overlooked.
As an intern, while interviewing all companies really look at is whether or not you're going to "fit in". Finance is one of those fields that has no real skill set. It helps a lot to have some basic math skills, but you can learn those anywhere; same goes for computer skills. Personally I'd recommend for your own sanity and well being that you develop the hardcore analysis skills that will help (but not guaranty) with your survival in the field.
Financial Service companies want interns they can mold or break into the being they want. They want someone who will fit in with them, who will become whatever their corporate culture is looking to push. Intelligent people have a hard time coping with this, so don't be surprised if you don't get along too well.
Also, if you do receive an internship,
choose carefully. Remember that bigger IS NOT better with respect to the size of a corporation. In fact, the larger a corporation the worse the environment. Most finance interns find themselves doing anything but financial work. Yes, the exciting world of finance also needs papers copied, phone calls made and drafts drawn
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Financial Services resume-quantifiable or soft?
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