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can you point out what makes Cisco Circular and suitable at the same time ? they seem to have been able to apply the ReSOLVE Feamework for circular economic sustainability well within their company. Repurpose Share Optimize Loop Vietualize Exchange This is the new paradigm shift from linear business models to circular ones.

10 Years Ago: The Summer That Changed Everything I still remember this view like it was yesterday. The New Yorker Hotel, standing tall and bright, was my home for an entire summer during my junior year of college. I was in New York City, the place where dreams are made, with an internship at IPG Mediabrands. From the outside, it seemed like I was living the dream—NYC, a hotel stay, and a foot in the door at a major company. Friends and family thought I was on top of the world. But what they didn’t see was the reality behind the glossy exterior. I was broke, depressed, and completely lost. The city that never sleeps was also the city that never stopped reminding me of how far I still had to go. That summer, I learned how to stretch a dollar, how to navigate the grid, and most importantly, how to keep pushing forward even when it felt like the world was against me. Key Lessons Learned: 1. Get Comfortable with Being Uncomfortable: Growth happens when we step outside our comfort zones. That summer, I learned that embracing the unfamiliar is the first step toward becoming who you’re meant to be. 2. Try Something New: Don’t be afraid to take risks. Trying new things opens up opportunities you never imagined. That internship, even with all its challenges, was a door to great mentors! A special thank you to Sonia Riojas for simply existing - you were the first Latina I saw leading, advocating, and supporting your team and ideas. 3. Resilience is Everything: Life will knock you down, but what matters is how you get back up. That summer taught me the true meaning of resilience—an invaluable skill I carry with me to this day. Fast forward to today, and I look back at that summer not with regret, but with gratitude. That challenging time was what shaped who I am now—a marketing executive with a passion for empowering others, and a clear vision for my future. It was in those moments of doubt and struggle that I discovered my resilience and determination to succeed. The New Yorker Hotel isn’t just a building to me; it’s a symbol of how far I’ve come. So, to anyone out there who feels lost or overwhelmed—take it one day at a time. Clarity comes with consistency and purpose with persistence. #CareerJourney #CareerGrowth

Happy National Intern Day! Catch our summer intern Mason as he shares his favorite office phrases. Share your favorite (or least favorite) corporate slang with us. What's that one phrase that makes you laugh or cringe every time you hear it? #NationalInternDay #OfficeCulture #MarketingAgencyLife #SummerInterns

Working with Anglin PR this summer has given me some valuable insight in the communications industry. One thing the firm stresses is to never stop learning. Read the article below to hear about what I’ve learned about post-grad growth in the marketing and PR world!

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Starting 2024 with our first marketing intern hire for the year! Damian Tan made an impression when he applied for a marketing internship ottertunity and responded to my punny email, inviting him for an interview. Here's his exact response (shared with his permission): Aloha Cass,  Hope your long weekend was otterly awesome!  Just a quick update that I've blocked out a slot for next Tuesday (21 Nov) from 2:30PM to 3:15PM.  Looking forward to a fin-tastic chat!  Best fishes, Damian This was the first time someone responded to me in 'our' lingo. And, of course, there were many reasons why he was eventually offered an internship with OtterHalf. My takeaway from this? I'm surprised at how much of an impression a candidate can make on me just by his response to an email inviting him for an interview. There's so much I'm learning about hiring, managing a business, and about myself every day. 💡

Fond memories triggered by all these National Intern Day posts! Looking back on my intern days (over 20 years ago, eek), I am so grateful for the experiences I had with two different companies/organizations, both still going strong today. 👏 Shout out to the folks at the Wisconsin Innovation Service Center at UWW for giving students amazing, real-world experiences in research, product development and go-to-market strategy! 👏 And another shout out to Palmer Hamilton (formerly Palmer Synder Furniture) for enabling me all those years ago to digitize their contract records, and create a database with renewal alerts - all before I even knew what a CRM system was! To see how much the company has changed in 20 years is a great example of adaptation and strategy at work! Each of those experiences helped me build a foundation for skills I still use today and gave me exposure to the types of work I love. And when I had interns on my team, those experiences shaped my style of leadership - to give them real, challenging projects (and feedback), to provide exposure to other professionals and leaders, and to give as much business context for what they were doing as possible. And most importantly - to give them room to share ideas and to actually listen to them! Get after it interns, you'll do great things!