Romane Lauret joined us for a nine-week internship, before beginning a Master’s in Management with a specialisation with International Business, in her native country, France. We asked her for her reflections on the experience, and advice for other interns on how to approach an internship.
Romane admitted feeling a little nervous before joining, concerned that CapGen’s emphasis on employee excellence might mean she wouldn’t measure up. But those fears quickly faded once she arrived and experienced the team’s approachable, collaborative spirit. “Willing, open and ready to teach,” is how she described her colleagues, noting that the supportive environment allowed her to grow steadily without being thrown in at the deep end. The bar was raised gradually, and she felt encouraged, not overwhelmed, every step of the way.
CapGen does aspire to a sense of supported independence, and Romane quickly picked up on this ethos, commenting that staff “let her figure things out for herself, giving her the right amount of independence and guidance.” What stood out most was the generosity of her colleagues: “Everyone was happy to teach her, and she did not feel like a burden”.
When asked if she had any advice for anyone thinking of doing an internship, she thoughtfully commented: “Inform yourself about the services provided as wealth management is a wide term, you should make sure it is something you’re interested in.” It can be hard to know where to start when thinking about internships but focusing in on your interests seems very sensible. She said: “A bit of research allows you to express yourself with ease and learn from a more solid foundation.”
Internships can feel daunting, they are often your first real step into the professional world, where everything is unfamiliar and expectations seem high. Romane acknowledged those challenges but offered reassuring advice to others starting out: “Have confidence in yourself. You can do more than you think, and you are allowed to ask questions, they’re not expecting you to know everything.” It’s a reminder of the importance of curiosity and self-belief when navigating new environments.
We wish Romane the best of luck with her future studies.