Side of the Desk

Internships at Fidelity Investments

Fidelity Investments — Wed, 02 Oct 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Curious what an internship is like at Fidelity in our regional centers and branches? Listen to the latest episode of Side of the Desk to hear from Fernando and Charlotte about their experience this summer. #FidelityAssociate

Boundless Opportunities at Fidelity

Fidelity Investments — Mon, 01 Jul 2024 11:45:00 +0000

We dive into Fidelity’s Boundless program, a career discovery program for women starting in high school that helps break down the barriers of starting a career in financial services. Please review and subscribe! #FidelityAssociate

Salute to Service

Fidelity Investments — Fri, 10 May 2024 13:28:48 +0000

Side of the Desk sits down with associate Chad for Military Appreciation Month. Listen to learn about our Military Community Resource Group, FIVE, and how Fidelity supports its veterans. #FidelityAssociate

Unique Careers at Fidelity

Fidelity Investments — Tue, 16 Apr 2024 15:45:25 +0000

It’s not all finance! From gaming to video production, Side of the Desk interviews associates with some of the more unique roles here at Fidelity. Listen and review our episode. #FidelityAssociate

Exploring Fidelity’s Programs: The Boston Experience

Fidelity Investments — Thu, 21 Mar 2024 12:57:13 +0000

Side of the Desk takes you through our RCBX program, aimed to help more people through highly engaged associates who, by representing their functions in headquarters, deliver real impact to our customers and associate experience. #FidelityAssociate

Leading Women in Finance

Fidelity Investments — Mon, 04 Mar 2024 13:00:00 +0000

To honor Women’s History Month, we sit down with a few of our amazing female leaders at Fidelity that help lead women in finance. #FidelityAssociate

Navigating Icebreakers

Fidelity Investments — Tue, 20 Feb 2024 13:00:00 +0000

Side of the Desk discusses ice breakers – those that work and those that don’t! Tune in for our tips on how to best “break the ice”. #FidelityAssociate

Bosses: The Good vs. the Bad

Fidelity Investments — Wed, 20 Dec 2023 13:49:00 +0000

Side of the Desk discusses their experiences with bosses that are both good and more challenging, along with some key advice for managing up. Can you relate? Listen and review our episode. #FidelityAssociate

Honoring Native American Heritage Month

Fidelity Investments — Tue, 05 Dec 2023 15:00:00 +0000

To honor and reflect on Native American Heritage Month, Side of the Desk sat down with #FidelityAssociate Brandon to learn about his heritage and how he brings his authentic self to work each day.

Talking All Things Podcasts at Fidelity

Fidelity Investments — Wed, 08 Nov 2023 16:15:00 +0000

To celebrate National Podcast Month, Side of the Desk is joined by a panel of other podcast hosts at Fidelity Investments. Listen as they discuss all things podcasting and the variety of topics and resources that are offered here at Fidelity. #FidelityAssociate

Experiencing Fidelity Sites Across the Country

Fidelity Investments — Wed, 08 Nov 2023 16:15:00 +0000

Listen as Side of the Desk talks about the various perks and offerings across Fidelity sites. With locations across the country, including Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Colorado, Utah, New Mexico, Texas, and more, each site has specific benefits that make the experience and culture unique. #FidelityAssociate

Uncharacteristic Careers

Fidelity Investments — Fri, 04 Aug 2023 17:50:00 +0000

In this episode, hear from Jackie and Sasha about their current roles, listen to their career path, and how they ended up in their positions at Fidelity. #FidelityAssociate

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Meet Fidelity’s Summer Interns

Fidelity Investments — Mon, 24 Jul 2023 14:54:00 +0000

In the latest episode, Side of the Desk is joined by three Fidelity interns, or “FIDterns”, as we like to say. Listen to hear their about experiences working at Fidelity in summer 2023. #FidelityAssociate

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Side Hustles at Fidelity

Fidelity Investments — Tue, 30 May 2023 13:36:00 +0000

Do you have a side hustle? Side of the Desk is joined by Bret Clancy, Vice President, Social, to hear how his side hustle in social media helped transform him professionally to help Fidelity’s customers. #FidelityAssociate

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Work-Life Balance: Is it real?

Fidelity Investments — Wed, 29 Mar 2023 19:43:00 +0000

While it sounds good, having a work-life balance is easier said than done. Whether it’s returning from vacation or getting back the office, Side of the Desk discusses the best tips and tricks to making it real. #FidelityAssociate

Meet the Side of the Desk Team

Fidelity Investments — Tue, 07 Mar 2023 05:24:01 +0000

Want to know who makes Side of the Desk? Go behind the scenes with the squad who drives this podcast. Hear about our day jobs, our career paths, and how we came to bring authentic workplace discussions to your speakers. #FidelityAssociate

Exploring Career Vitality Journeys at Fidelity

Fidelity Investments — Tue, 13 Dec 2022 18:31:00 +0000

Our discussion on career vitality highlights the lessons our guests have learned along their career paths, and their most valuable takeaways after moving through a variety of roles. #FidelityAssociate

Internships at Fidelity: The Importance of Networking

Fidelity Investments — Mon, 29 Aug 2022 19:54:00 +0000

Side of the Desk is joined by our summer interns to discuss a variety of topics, from interviewing to thriving in the office. We have a focused discussion on the importance of networking during the internship, with advice and best practices shared in our roundtable. #FidelityAssociate

The Authentic Out of Office and Taking Time Away

Fidelity Investments — Wed, 03 Aug 2022 17:35:00 +0000

The Side of the Desk team discusses the “authentic out of office”. Tune in to hear how we approach leaving, staying disconnected, and take time away from our jobs as working professionals. #FidelityAssociate

Part 2: FinTech and Leadership with Brooke Forbes & Adam Ely

Fidelity Investments — Thu, 26 May 2022 18:41:00 +0000

Part 2 of our sit-down with Brooke Forbes, Head of Technology, Personal Investing and Adam Ely, Chief Information Security Officer. Brooke and Adam dive into their career journeys and advice for developing leaders. #FidelityAssociate #FidelityTech

Inside FinTech with Brooke Forbes & Adam Ely

Fidelity Investments — Thu, 12 May 2022 15:35:00 +0000

Brooke Forbes, Head of Technology, Personal Investing and Adam Ely, Chief Information Security Officer, sit down with Side of the Desk to talk all things FinTech at Fidelity – from their passion for their careers to the industry hot topics and challenges they face. #FidelityAssociate #FidelityTech

Manager Effectiveness & The Career Advice You Haven’t Considered

Fidelity Investments — Thu, 10 Mar 2022 22:57:00 +0000

In our latest conversation, Side of the Desk is joined by Bill Ackerman, Head of HR, and his friend, co-founder and CEO of Humu, Laszlo Bock. Hear their discussion on how Fidelity collects feedback from associates on their managers through Humu to offer personalized coaching on their performance, as well as a piece of career advice you may never have thought of to consider. #FidelityAssociate

Practicing Mindfulness and Meditation at Fidelity

Fidelity Investments — Wed, 22 Dec 2021 15:19:50 +0000

Side of the Desk sits down with #FidelityAssociate Julie to learn about meditation and mindfulness – and how it can be used to set goals and intentions both personally and professionally.

A Growing Fidelity Family

Fidelity Investments — Wed, 13 Oct 2021 14:39:47 +0000

Side of the Desk sits down with Fidelity associates Nicole and Mike, who took on new roles recently--and a new family member. Listen to their story to hear how Fidelity has supported them through change, and how they leverage a work-life balance. #FidelityAssociate

Fidelity’s Virtual Internships

Fidelity Investments — Thu, 06 May 2021 15:47:25 +0000

Fidelity welcomed nearly 1,000 FIDterns for their summer 2020 virtual internships. In this episode of Side of the Desk, we spoke with several FIDterns to ask questions about their experience and what their virtual summer was really like as we welcome our 2021 interns!