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Years back, at an intern orientation program, a top exec once shared something that stuck with me: “You’re really lucky to be here. From today until the end of your life, whatever happens to you, it’s highly likely that you will live a more privileged life than most other people on this planet. Most people won’t get the chances you have. So, be kind, be thankful, and help out where you can. Sure, you’ll hit some bumps and maybe stumble, but you’re on a track many can only dream of. Don’t forget to give back.” So, when things don’t go as planned (rest assured, many won’t) in your career or studies or life, don’t lose heart. Keep giving your best and stay hopeful. And remember to give back to society—whether through research that lays the groundwork for future breakthroughs, through your dedicated efforts that lead your team or organization to success, by helping out a friend or relative in need, or simply by showing kindness to others, thereby preserving the essence of our humanity. Good things will come in time.

As we navigate the ever-evolving job market, one thing remains clear: internships are a vital stepping stone for young professionals. At ALJ Egypt, we recognize the significance of nurturing young talent through structured internship programs. Our initiatives are not just about filling roles; they are designed to empower future leaders by providing them with hands-on experience, mentorship, and a deeper understanding of their chosen fields. #Internships #CareerDevelopment #ALJEgypt #FutureLeaders #Mentorship #ProfessionalGrowth

⬅️ S T R E T C H Y O U R S E L F ➡️ It’s intern season again, and this year brings not only a new class of interns, but at Consumers Energy we welcomed a new VP and are said goodbye to our outgoing VP. Our interns are at the very start of their careers, while our new VP is a seasoned veteran with many years of experience. More radically, our outgoing VP is leaving corporate America behind for the classroom. They all have one thing in common: they are stretching themselves by taking on an entirely new and different experience.   Taking on a new experience – whether it’s an enormous career change, taking on a new project, or simply taking a new route on your evening walk with the dog – brings a range of emotions: excitement, thrills, anticipation, discomfort, fear, or even the occasional “what the hell did I just do” moment. Trying something new, big or small, has brain benefits: increases dopamine, boosts confidence, increases mindfulness, and helps diminish negative thoughts and emotions.  Those new experiences, even with the flubs, failures, and learnings along the way will stretch your mind in a new way.  And once you’ve stretched your mind, that experience will forever change you.   When is the last time you tried something new?  I’d love to hear about your experience.   Reference and great read: https://lnkd.in/eyAnmeHi Image credit: Lila Lazarus

𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬: Ana Hogaș We're wrapping up our interview series by featuring Ana, who started at Treasurer Search as an intern during her graduation semester. Initially an intern, she conducted essential research on our expansion into the German market. Now a full-time team member, Ana continues to bring fresh ideas and a lot of energy to the team. Discover Ana's journey, her contributions, and her plans for the future. Ana shares, "𝘐 𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘶𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘭𝘺 𝘦𝘯𝘫𝘰𝘺 𝘮𝘺 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘣𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘦𝘷𝘦 𝘸𝘦 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘢𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘦𝘷𝘦 𝘳𝘦𝘮𝘢𝘳𝘬𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘴 𝘵𝘰𝘨𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳." Read more about Ana's story here: https://lnkd.in/g8A6hdKF

Hosting a newly graduated IT Intern can be a rewarding experience for not only you and your business but can also be life changing for these young professionals.

COVID-19 had incredible impacts on the supply chain that are still making waves in today’s society. But what about the students entering the industry at the time? Compared to their peers who struggled with internships that were canceled or shifted to remote, supply chain interns jumped in full force to face challenges never seen before in the industry. They had to problem-solve quickly with limited resources andworkforce constraints, all while navigating shifts in their personal lives and habits. In this episode, we’re joined by two of those next-gen supply chain leaders, Sam Nunez , Initiatives Operations Leader for Bounty at Procter & Gamble and Claire Konz , Supply Chain Consultant at Miebach. We break down their unique experiences entering the field, the hard and soft skills necessary to learn for success today, the importance of continuous development and learning and more. Tune in below 🎧

'𝙄 𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙘𝙖𝙣'𝙩 𝙗𝙚𝙡𝙞𝙚𝙫𝙚 𝙄'𝙢 𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙪𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙮 𝙢𝙤𝙫𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙤 𝙎𝙬𝙚𝙙𝙚𝙣 🇸🇪 𝙞𝙣 𝘼𝙪𝙜𝙪𝙨𝙩'. DongHoon reached out because he knew something in his life had to change... ❌ He was working an unfulfilling internship in Seoul while dreaming of going abroad. However... ❌ He had tried for months on his own without much progress. ❌ After sending applications to dozens of companies/schools, he never even made it beyond the first screening interview. 𝗡𝗼𝘄, 𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱𝗻'𝘁 𝗯𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁. He's about to move to Stockholm, Sweden to begin his Master's of Engineering program at the KTH Royal Academy. One of the Top 50 best engineering programs in the world 🌍. I still remember when we first met, Donghoon... You told me how much you'd love to live in a place far from all the pressure of Seoul. Where you could: ✅ Enjoy fresh air/beautiful nature any time ✅ Do work that you actually enjoy ✅ Live your life how YOU want to 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝘁'𝘀 𝟭𝟬𝟬% 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲𝗱. Can't wait to see what you accomplish in Sweden and beyond :) 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗱𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼: ❌ Send 100s of applications while barely hearing back ❌ Stay discouraged and unsure when job searching abroad ❌ Settle for a career that doesn't excite you If your English is good enough to easily understand this post, you are capable of getting an international job. 𝗔𝗹𝗹 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 🤝

Excellent example Rajan Singh of a 'T' shaped employee, wherein the noticeable trait is the elasticity with which one can move and anchor on points of interest and attention on both dimensions - the horizontal (zoom out / 60,000 ft) and vertical line (zoom in / 6 ft) making it up! Good to know of such professional grooming philosophies when in the academia itself - start as a 'V' shaped (6 ft at start simultaneously adjusting binoculars towards 60,000 ft) and get chiseled on the way to a 'T' shaped. #ProactiveToWin

I should add that these are PAID internships. Not only does this make our internships accessible to those who can’t afford to work for free, there is a noticeable difference in the quality and consistency of their work over the span of the semester. It is a lot easier to give more to an organization when they are compensating you for your time. At the very least, I believe we need to be paying interns enough to cover the indirect expenses that come with a job (gas, meals, clothing, etc.).

Slow Down to Speed Up! The summer is a great time to take a look at what has been accomplished and what still needs to be achieved. When most people hit the summer slump, winners use this time to plant seeds, establish new goals, and work on the laundry list of things that could catapult them further in their careers. What proactive activities do you do during the summer months, that ensure you finish the year strong?