Gen Z - Shaping the Next Generation of Talent
As the summer wraps up, I’ve taken some time to reflect on the invaluable experience spending the last months with my Gen Z interns. While internships are traditionally seen as a learning experience for students, I’ve very much enjoyed that it’s a two-way street: fresh perspectives and guidance through the critical stage of their professional journeys. Remembering what great managers I had as intern and working student across different countries and cultures.
How to develop Gen Zs to take ownership of their growth and helping them cultivate the passion that drives exceptional work?
🤚Instilling a Sense of Ownership
One of my priorities was teaching the value of ownership. I encouraged our interns to take full accountability for their projects, empowering them to make decisions and learn from both their successes and setbacks. Watching them step into that responsibility reaffirmed the importance of fostering autonomy in young professionals.
🔥Passion Fuels Excellence
People thrive when their work aligns with what they care about. I emphasized the importance of finding purpose in what they do. By sharing my own experiences, I aimed to inspire them to see beyond tasks and focus on the bigger picture.
🧠Guiding Innovation with Accountability
Gen Z is inherently adaptable and creative, but I sought to channel that potential into innovation grounded in accountability. Encouraging them to think boldly, while ensuring they owned the outcomes of their work, helped them develop a balance of creativity and responsibility - essential traits for future leaders.
🌱Nurturing Long-Term Professionalism
For me it isn't just about guiding today — it’s about shaping the professionals of tomorrow. I hoped to lay the foundation for their long-term success, instilling values of ownership, passion, and accountability that will serve them throughout their careers.
Thank you to my exceptional interns Jade, Hilary, Hadley, and Erica - you’ve not only contributed to our success but have shown me that the future of our industry is in great hands.
#GenZ #Ownership #PassionDriven #FutureLeaders
🌟 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐬! 🌟
We’re excited to share a special video created by our amazing summer interns, where they reflect on their journey with us over the past few months. 🎥
From 𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬-𝐨𝐧 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 in the proteomics and AI field to 𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬, their insights and enthusiasm have truly made an impact. We’re incredibly proud of the growth and achievements they’ve shared in this video.
Check it out to hear directly from our future leaders about what they learned, their favorite moments, and the skills they’ll carry forward in their careers.
Thank you, Erica, Hadley, Hilary, and Jade, for your hard work, creativity, and dedication. You’ve left a lasting impression, and we can’t wait to see where your careers take you next!
#Internship #FutureLeaders #CareerGrowth #TeamSuccess #HealthOutlook
