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I know, we already posted about them. However, it's National Interns Day! We are so glad you are spending your summers with us at Smith Metal Products, Eric and Carl. Here's to your bright futures! #Interns #SmithMetalProducts #Summer #NationalInternDay

*INTERN VIDEO CHALLENGE – Video 1* Like many of you, we have interns working with us at Roberts & Ryan this summer.  It’s important to us that it’s a mutually beneficial relationship – we get some work out of them and they learn in the process! ✅ We do our best to give them as much exposure to different parts of the business as possible.  They work with our fixed income and equity teams, help with our corporate access efforts, and spend time on the NYSE trading floor. ✅ We thought it would be fun to have them break into teams and make videos about the firm.  The idea being that it will be a catalyst for them to take a deeper look at the firm as a whole.  We have a couple of groups coming through, so I’m going to put the videos out as I get them. ✅ This first video was done by Quamique Marcial (“Q”) and Louis Davis, 2 college students that came to us from the Boys and Girls Club of Harlem, and Conrad Luce. It was interesting to me – and made me happy – to see their take on Roberts & Ryan. This video was done entirely by the interns, and this first group was a little pressed for time.  Can’t wait to see what the other teams put together! I would love to hear your thoughts! #interns #internship #summerintern #internchallenge #futureleaders #veteranownedfirm #capitalmarkets #financialliteracy

In this episode, Alan is joined by Jeffrey Moss, the Founder and CEO of Parker Dewey, a company that bridges companies and students and makes the transition from college to career as smooth as possible. They discuss the rise of micro-internships and how they are changing the way students and companies connect. Jeffrey shares his belief that micro-internships should be a core part of both the university experience for learners and the recruiting process for employers. If you want to learn more about micro-internships and how they can help you achieve your career goals, listen to the episode now!

📅 As we edge closer to 2024, my caricature seems to be staring, jaw-dropped, into the heart of corporate absurdity. Who knew a simple T-shirt could represent the complex geopolitics of our times? And those monsters in the back? Clearly, the market disruptors of our impending future are ready to devour the status quo. But fear not, for change is the only constant in our cosmic job description—crafted by the ultimate CEO of the Universe. We are but humble interns in this grand corporate ladder of life, where reflecting on the 'why' of our daily grind is as existential as it gets. Let's ensure our KPIs include not just profitability but purpose, not just equity in shares but also in justice. May our strategies be as dynamic as the changing world, and our business attire always be ready for the unexpected twists of the fiscal year. Here's to embracing the chaos with a smirk, knowing that every challenge is just another bullet point on the resume of our careers and souls. #Satire #BusinessAsUnusual #CosmicInternship #DisruptTheDisruptors #FutureReady

Those smiles can only mean one thing... it's Draft Day! Today I got to join our NGSA Summer Interns in Round Rock, TX as they learned who's team they would be joining for the remainder of the summer. The excitement, community, and eagerness to get started was undeniable--I can't wait to see the incredible things you accomplish alongside each other. For those of you completing summer internships, here are four tips I'd like to share with you: 1. Lean into your experience. Raise your hand in the classroom, ask the 'silly' question, and volunteer for the project. Maximize every day and you'll walk away knowing that you got the most out of your summer internship. 2. Build a network. There are many tenured and passionate industry professionals who have waited months to invest in you--seek out their mentorship and form connections. 3. Look at failure as another piece of the puzzle. As uncomfortable as it may seem, trust that every obstacle and setback leads you one step closer to success. 4. Explore the city you're in! Whether you're close to home or visiting somewhere new for the first time, be intentional in immersing yourself. I'm immensely grateful to play a small role in your journeys to Dell and now it's time to cheer you on from the sidelines! #Iwork4dell

Discover the journey from intern to full-time pro in PPO Chronicles: Real stories, real success." Our podcast series follows the stories of interns who landed full-time jobs after summer internships. We'll dive deep into their experiences, challenges, and moments of triumph. Whether navigating the corporate world or learning industry secrets, each episode reflects the dedication and resilience it takes to succeed. Tune in to be inspired by these stories and forge your path to a fulfilling career. PPO Chronicles: Where dreams become a reality, one internship at a time. #Batch24 #PPOChronicles #SCMHRDxp #ComingSoon

Kind, knowledgeable, and supportive — these are the traits of a great mentor, and these are traits embodied by Nathan. Coincidence? We think not! During #NationalMentoringMonth, we're asking leaders of the Skyward Internship Program to share career advice for young professionals. Check out Nathan's words of wisdom! #WordsofWisdom #Career

Listen up, interns! 📢 Before you go--Have you sent a note of gratitude to your internship supervisor, mentor, and anyone else who supported your journey? Sharing this this lovely gift of words from Cendall Carranza as a best practice. Her description of her career discovery and growth from stepping outside of her comfort zone into her growth zone is what #SHEWORKS is all about. Also, Camaren Dayton, thanks for your impact as a mentor. Mentors help "normalize worries" and provide transformative career-lifting support. (DM me if you'd like to become a SHE WORKS mentor!) #careerreadiness #careerdevelopment #equityandinclusion #firstjobsmatter #thankyounotesmatter

In honor of National Intern Day, we sat down with a few of our employee-partners to discuss what their best piece of advice would be. 🤝 From industry insights to career-boosting tips, these messages are sure to inspire and guide our interns on their journey. Share your best piece of advice for our interns below! ⬇️ #InternAdvantage #McCarthyBuild #CareerJourney #FutureLeaders #WordsOfWisdom #NationalInternDay

You ever had one of those moments where you're surprised you actually had a smart thought? 😅 We just launched our Chegg Summer Internship Program this week, and I was chatting with one of our interns about how I started my career in public education and nonprofits. They asked whether I felt like I was able to make an impact grinding it out in those early years. I said I did - but I also said that I don't believe the desire to make an impact is enough to sustain you in that kind of work. When we talk about burnout in mission-driven organizations, particularly in social justice, there is often this sense of "we're here for the mission". It's undoubtedly true, the folks drawn to this work care deeply about making the communities we live in better and more fair. But when it becomes the only thing that's true, the only reason you're working there, the core identity that keeps you there, it's not going to sustain you. The reality is that we'll never be able to make the full impact we want - no matter how successful our work is. That's because the challenges that face us are so much bigger than any one of us can handle. This isn't the same as being cynical or giving up - it's about recognizing justice work is a relay race, not a marathon, and we all have to pass the baton forward. When I look back on my pre-corporate years, I don't see that time as having been lost (even if I did come out of it missing a few doctors visits and retirement contributions). Nah - I learned so much in those years about myself, my instincts, how to build systems oriented around equity, all things I value now. So my advice for young professionals looking into impact work - yes, do it for the mission, but also do it for yourself. Think about what you want to learn, what you can learn from these places, and why that matters to yourself in the long-run. You deserve to grow, not just to serve, and when we value our growth, we can build healthier relationships to our work. Lowkey I'm very surprised I had all this in the back of my mind 😅