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Companies that offer internship programs will always have a good market reputation in the long run! Let me explain, The companies that give a chance to newbies, helping them enter the market and pushing them to achieve more, will always enjoy a great market reputation. This is because when these individuals who started as interns move on to new jobs, they portray a positive image of that company. It's like a multiplying effect that keeps growing.

Curious to know what our interns have been up to? 👀 They're already halfway through their internship program and have made fantastic progress so far! 🚀 From brainstorming creative ideas to executing their development, let's take a look at all that they've accomplished! ⭐➡ #CreativeChaosInternshipProgram

Interns have huge value... ...if you let them! As an elder millennial, I only ever heard of interns fetching coffee and making copies whilst growing up, and that's the impression I think most people of similar age had of internships. Times have definitely changed and thank goodness for that! Yesterday we had our third annual Intern Showcase where several of our amazing interns spoke about the impactful projects they have been working on this summer. These are projects that will really benefit our business and I'm just loving what internships can be when you have a well-structured program that looks to benefit both interns AND the company. Its also important to me that they are given an opportunity to not only share their work, but to be able to build their presentation skills to a wide audience of senior leadership - this is why I and my virtual coffee hour co-chair launched this showcase three years ago. We wanted to make sure that our incredible interns felt supported and engaged with the rest of their fellow employees, making it a valuable summer for everyone. Who else has had a less-than-stellar internship experience when starting out? Do you see the same changes I see in today's internship programs?

Summer interns - your network is your most powerful long term asset and you should actively build relationships with alumni, other summer interns and working professionals during your summer. You are all programmed to focus on your PPO. Focus also on spending time building relationships with: 1) Alumni in your internship company and beyond - invite them for a coffee to get to know them and get their advice 2) Fellow summer interns from other campuses 3) Other professionals in your internship company and beyond - all these professionals will move on to other companies over the course of your 30-40 year career How do you do it? Send personalized notes to alumni at your internship company / city with a line about yourself, a line about why you would like to meet and a line about some topics you'd like to get mentorship and advice on. Take photos, post them and tag us!

Interns Kinsey and Julie talk with Arianna about their experiences as marketing majors navigating professional development and networking opportunities during the Seek MORE Internship Summer 2024 Program. Check out our Sneak Peek of this Digging Deeper interview as Kinsey and Julie share about their internship. Meanwhile, Let's Talk More on Monday with Julie and Kinsey!

@Celonis wanted to showcase their internships in an authentic way that only the interns themselves could have done. By giving interns the power to film themselves, while sticking to a shot list-format, they were able to do just that. #iphonevideoproduction #videoproduction #productvideos #marketingstrategy #contentstrategy #employerbranding

📢 Are you a UK investment firm looking for new ways to diversify your investment team? 💡You can start by engaging with GAIN UK who are now recruiting firms for their 2025 Summer Internship programme. See below ⤵ #globalfemaleinvestors Global Female Investors Management, LLC

Interns! We're around halfway through the summer, which means it's the perfect time to do a bit of a progress check for your internship. Here a few helpful questions to ask yourself: 1. How am I trending on my major projects? Have I communicated progress and shared major wins/highlights as they've been accomplished? 2. How have I expanded my network? Have I connected with most of the people on my team? What about beyond my team? Have I branched out to other areas of the business that interest me to learn more? 3. What is my personal brand right now within the team/company and is it where I want it to be? With only a few weeks left, how can I continue to build my brand and leave an impression as I prepare to wrap up my internship? 4. Have I made a meaningful effort thus far to connect with my fellow interns? Am I building my peer network? These weeks can fly, so be sure to constantly check in with yourself to measure progress and impact!

The wrong opportunity can feel like Alcatraz Which is why internships are great – but how do you know which path is for you? After speaking to thousands of interns the last few years, I see a few common questions: -        If this is my first internship, how do I know if I actually liked it? -        How can I make the most of my intern experience? -        How can I use LinkedIn to be better networked? -        How do I know if I should go full time? Second half of internship season starts after July 4th – now things start to pick up If you’re an intern program manager or overseeing your company’s program, let’s talk about how we can bring a presentation to help your interns make the most of their experiences Happy Fourth!🎆

Great advice! Summer interns don't realize what a great opportunity the two months of their summer internship are to build relationships for a lifetime and invest in their most important asset - their network! What advice would you give women summer interns on how they can build their relationships over the course of their summer internship? Let us know in the comments!