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Here are two surprising things you definitely do not know about scarcity. Let me tell you a brief historical event. In the 18th-century England, there was a certain fascination with pineapples. The tropical fruit that we now eat was a status symbol. In fact, it became a trend. Pineapple was incorporated into various aspects of material culture, from clothing to houseware. It reflected the socio-economic dynamics and was associated with the allure of rich living. But far from the story, do you know why pineapple was given such honour and attention? It’s simple! SCARCITY! Here's the thing, In those days, pineapple was so scarce that it became difficult to ordinarily come across it. Because of the demand, it's price went up and only the rich could afford it. Two simple lessons. ✅ The more scarce it becomes, the more the demand rises. When humans perceive something as scarce, it tends to capture their attention more intensely. ✅ Contrary to the notion that abundance fosters creativity, scarcity actually serves as a catalyst for innovative thinking. Scarcity forces humans to reevaluate their approaches, think more critically, and find unconventional solutions. Do with the above information what you seem right. ----------------------------------------------------------------- That being said, I am still open to entry-level roles, internship and volunteer opportunities in data analysis. #entryleveljobs #kickstartyourcareer #professionaldevelopment #internshipopportunity #voluntecropportunity

Excited to have participated in the Amazon Campus Summer Series! 🎉 A big thank you to Sophie Neely for the invitation. The panel discussion was definitely my favorite part, it offered valuable insights for students like me who are trying to land their first job or internship in the industry. The entire webinar was informative, relevant, and straight to the point. One key takeaway for me was learning how to write a better CV. #AmazonSummerSeries

From pricing strategy to 'Bend and Snap' churros, this internship has it all. Analytical economics major Sofia Menyalkin '25 let us tag along for an evening in her life as a management intern with Prescott Park Arts Festival in Portsmouth, NH! 🎭 💬 Read Sofia's take on her internship experience... I'm helping run the show at a nonprofit arts festival this summer! We're all about making music and arts more inclusive and accessible to the general public. My main job: directing the whole team at The Prop, which serves all kinds of food to festival patrons. It's definitely been a crash course in management - keeping everyone on track, handling the rush of orders, and making sure our customers leave happy. And the Prop isn't just a food stand - it's the main revenue driver for Prescott Park Arts Festival. Talk about real-world impact! My UNH classes definitely prepared me for this mix of Excel spreadsheets and people: 🏷️ Creating pricing strategies (thanks, Econ 401!) 🧾 Analyzing sales data 👆Managing day-to-day operations 💕 Providing great customer service! I love the autonomy. I have a lot of control over how we do things! And seeing how that plays out sales-wise has been really interesting. And yes, I got to invent the "Bend and Snap" churro sticks for Legally Blonde! Who said economics majors can't be creative? 🎬 I've also learned a lot about juggling priorities – you need both people skills and business background for a job like this. But my biggest takeaway has been that I love the cause. This internship has shown me I can blend analytics with purpose-driven work. Living in Portsmouth for the summer has been amazing. I'm discovering a whole new side of the Seacoast. The festival is already looking for their next intern, so let me plug them real quick. If you want something that's close to campus, fun, AND great experience, you should reach out! You'll gain real-world experience while supporting local arts. What could be better? Honestly, I never expected to love working at a nonprofit arts festival this much. But between the analytics, the creativity, and the awesome community impact, I'm having a blast. UNH Peter T. Paul College of Business and Economics

Massive respect due to Peter Nguyen, a gutsy 2nd year Computer Science major from Texas A&M who cold-called me looking for an internship. We didn't hire a CS intern this summer, but I insisted on taking Peter Nguyen to lunch to talk tech and counsel him on avoiding a few dozen of the 4.35E12 mistakes I've made. The guy is a confirmed killer with a perfect GPA, a strong tennis game, and baking skills that would humble the Pioneer Woman. The challenge for a guy as precocious and sharp as Peter won't be finding a job, finding a great one, or even making lots of bank. The challenge is that most employers as the Counting Crows once sagely stated will want to "snap (him) up in a butterfly net and just pin (him) down on a photograph album." How do you retain flexibility when you are young and precocious? How do you avoid allowing an employer and their biases define your career? There's no set answer to those questions, but they are questions that should be asked more. Can't wait to see how Peter's career develops and what he builds.

Thank you Stephen Moret from Strada and Matt Sigelman at The Burning Glass Institute for your research on underemployed college graduates. In Orange County California, we sit at about 20% underemployed but that is research from the universities themselves. I wonder if Strada and Burning Glass did research here, the statistics might be more in line with the 50% range they quote for the country at large? I'd curious to ask that question. Three things our three major universities, UC Irvine. Chapman University, and California State University, Fullerton can do better: 1. More links to internships with companies - this must be completely rethought for high level impact. 2. More early career guidance for students. The ratio of career guidance professionals to students is abysmal and needs a new strategy for investment. 3. Deeper partnerships with business to insure first time hires secure a solid entry level position. The education community can educate business to not always ask for experience but to train for experience and invest in the long term growth of an individual.

From pricing strategy to 'Bend and Snap' churros, this internship had it all. 🌟 Sofia Menyalkin '25 🎭 Management Intern at Prescott Park Arts Festival 📍 Portsmouth, NH 📚 Analytical Economics I helped run the show at a nonprofit arts festival this summer! Prescott Park Arts Festival is all about making music and arts more inclusive and accessible to the general public. My main job was directing the whole team at "The Prop", which served all kinds of food to festival patrons. It was definitely a crash course in management - keeping everyone on track, handling the rush of orders, and making sure our customers left happy. And the Prop isn't just a food stand - it's the main revenue driver for the festival. Talk about real-world impact! My UNH classes definitely prepared me for this mix of Excel spreadsheets and people: 🏷️ Creating pricing strategies (thanks, Econ 401!) 🧾 Analyzing sales data 👆Managing day-to-day operations 💕 Providing great customer service! I loved the autonomy. I had a lot of control over how we did things. And seeing how that played out sales-wise was really interesting. And yes, I got to invent the "Bend and Snap" churro sticks for Legally Blonde! Who says economics majors can't be creative? 🎬 I also learned a lot about juggling priorities – you needed both people skills and business background for a job like this. I really enjoyed applying classroom theories to real business decisions every day, but my biggest takeaway was that I love their cause. This internship showed me I can blend analytics with purpose-driven work. Living in Portsmouth for the summer was also amazing. I discovered a whole new side of the Seacoast. And wildcat transit made the commute super easy. The festival is already looking for an intern for next summer, so let me plug them real quick: If you want something that's close to campus, fun, AND great experience, you should reach out! You'll gain real-world experience while supporting local arts. What could be better? Honestly, I never expected to love working at a nonprofit arts festival this much. But between the analytics, the creativity, and the awesome community impact, I had a blast.

Today, a review, a request, and an attention-grabbing photo that has little-to-nothing to do with the review or request. A recent Amazon review of Intern Management: Principles for Designing an Exceptional Internship excerpt: "This book is filled with so many gems and key takeaways (helpfully listed at the end of each chapter to return to!) that I think it applies not just to internships, but to any manager-employee or mentor-student relationship. This book is fundamentally about the privilege of leading the next generation, and how everyone can benefit from it with the right thought and attention." The request: If you are a parent of a student who just completed an internship, how would you like to share with me your experience as a parent of an intern? The supportive work we are doing for managers is going to be replicated for parents. Please DM me if you are interested in furthering our efforts. Thank you. Thirdly, the photo: Here's a shark at the entrance of the wonderful Dream Hotel in Nashville. It has nothing to do with internships, Amazon reviews, parent requests or anything else. I just had to make my LinkedIn post more eye catching somehow... What do you think? #internships #innovation #management

From an internship at Penguin Random House to being the Founder & Editor-in-Chief of her own magazine, click the link below to read Jackie G's interview about her journey in publishing and tips she has for others 🔎 Here's a sneak peak below 👇 👀 ❓What hard and soft skills should young professionals focus on growing? Are there any certifications, classes, associations, etc. that you recommend? "On the hard skills front, I always recommend that even those not interested in "the business side" take a business course covering leadership, human resources, marketing, and sales. Understanding these areas is crucial because, at the end of the day, you are creating a product that will be 'consumed.' It's important to understand…." 🔗https://lnkd.in/eA3phix8 #publishing #publishingjobs #bookjob #interview #jobsearch

As the summer portion of my internship comes to an end, I'm excited to share some of the work I've accomplished as an Amazon Marketplace Intern at Justrite Safety Group. At the beginning of the summer I had the opportunity to travel to Broomfield CO, for intern week. I had the chance to meet the other interns in person, I gained a deeper understanding of Justrite Safety Group and its mission, and got valuable advice from experienced professionals as I start out my career in marketing. Throughout the summer, I analyzed our market position across key product selections, and conducted in-depth keyword research to identify the most effective keywords for boosting sales and increasing ad conversion rates. I then applied this research to craft detailed product page copy and create compelling A+ Content. I ended the summer portion of my internship with a presentation to the other interns, managers, and members of the exec board, highlighting the processes and results of my summer projects. I'm thrilled about the opportunity I have to continue working with and learning from Christy Trahan and the rest of the Amazon team during my fall semester. #AmazonMarketplace #MarketAnalysis #KeyWordResearch #AmazonAds

Summer is intern season. But why should that matter to you as a leader? It means young and (questionably) fashionable college students are wandering the office. And trying to figure out how to use the printer. More than that, they’re trying to figure out what they want to do with “the rest of their lives." While these twenty-somethings want to learn from your company, there’s an opportunity here for you to seek out their insight and perspective. You can learn from your interns. The younger generation offers a fresh outlook on life and work. They’re eager, wise, and have more to offer than just an afternoon coffee run. In fact, they could be in charge one day. Here’s my challenge to you this summer: Take your interns out to lunch. Stay curious, ask them questions, and be open to their worldview and feedback. Most importantly, pick up the bill. Summer is intern season, but the real opportunity is for you to be a student.