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Freddie Mac

sofware engineer intern

May 2023 • McLean, VA

What I liked

loved the people, very helpful, learned a lot, work culture was great

What I wish was different

longer internship

Advice

dont be afraid to ask for help
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Treasury Intern

May - August 2021 • Dallas, TX

What I liked

Open culture, freedom to explore different functions and departments, ample networking opportunities

What I wish was different

more structure to the role

Advice

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Capital Markets Summer Analyst

June - August 2020 • Tysons, VA

What I liked

Work

What I wish was different

Remote environment due to Covid

Advice

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Multifamily Production/Underwriting Intern

June - August 2020 • New York City, NY

What I liked

The group I worked with was very welcoming and always willing to help explain new things to me. They went above and beyond to connect me with other people in the company to learn other parts of the business.

What I wish was different

I wish it could have been in person, but given the circumstances, I'm just glad the internship was able to happen.

Advice

Ask questions, take lots of notes, and always be ready to help.
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Single Family Intern

June - August 2020 • McLean, VA

What I liked

I really enjoyed the company culture which emphasizes its employees. I also appreciated the extensive learning opportunities and how willing everyone was to help me learn more about the industry and their roles. There are so many opportunities to pivot and explore different career paths within the organizaiton.

What I wish was different

My internship was unexpectedly moved to virtual due to COVID-19, making networking and shadowing significantly more difficult, but considering the last minute changes they had to make, I was very impressed with how they adapted the program.

Advice

I would advise that you speak with as many people as possible to learn about their job. I also recommend taking a lot of the courses and trainings offered by the Mortgage Bankers Association to get a better understanding of the industry. As long as you are curious and act like a sponge, you can gain so much from an internship at Freddie Mac.
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Analyst

May - August 2019 • McLean, VA

What I liked

Great experience

What I wish was different

Nothing

Advice

Great experience
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Credit Analytics Intern

May - August 2019 • McLean, VA

What I liked

The work environment and the intern experiences.

What I wish was different

I wish there was more work and more opportunity to learn more.

Advice

Be proactive and talk to your manager and network at intern events.
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Internal Audit Intern

May - August 2019 • McLean, VA

What I liked

+ Company culture + Work environment + Real, meaningful work

What I wish was different

- Implementation of an intern rotation program, as Freddie Mac promotes their employees' ability to rotate to different positions they're interested in.

Advice

An internship is equivalent to a 10-12 week long job interview, so put your best foot forward every day.
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Multifamily Risk Distribution and Credit Intern

May - August 2018 • McLean, VA

What I liked

Was able to do the exact work the other analysts were doing. Also had many opportunities to network with the VPs and higher.

What I wish was different

N/a

Advice

Be willing to network with employees, regardless of their level. Also, make sure to ask your manager for work during any periods of little work.
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Marketing and Communications Intern

June - August 2016 • McLean, VA

What I liked

I was able to work directly on a team of marketing project managers.

What I wish was different

The company lingo took a while to pick up.

Advice

Read up on Freddie Mac/the mortgage industry before starting!
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