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🌟 Celebrating National Intern Day: 27th July 🌟 Saturday marks National Intern Day, and it's a perfect moment to reflect on the incredible impact interns have on our organisation and industry as a whole. Every July 27th, we pause to appreciate the fresh energy and innovative ideas that interns bring to our workplace. These young talents aren't just here to learn – they're actively shaping our future. Internships are more than just a stepping stone; they're a crucial bridge between the classroom and the professional world. For many, this experience is the first glimpse into their future careers, and it's our job to make it count. As leaders, we have a responsibility to ensure these internships are meaningful and inclusive. It's about providing real projects, honest feedback, and genuine opportunities for growth. When we invest in our interns, we're investing in the future of our industry. To all our interns: your hard work, enthusiasm, and fresh perspectives don't go unnoticed. You bring a unique value to our team that we truly appreciate. Your willingness to learn, adapt, and contribute is commendable. On this National Intern Day, let's take a moment to celebrate the achievements of interns everywhere. Your journey is just beginning, and we're excited to see where it leads. Thank you for your dedication and the new ideas you bring to the table. Your contributions are not just valuable – they're essential to our success. #NationalInternDay #Internship #FutureLeaders #CareerDevelopment #ThankYouInterns

It’s almost summer and it’s time for sun ☀️, sand 🏖️, and summer interns 🙂! Summer can be a great time to take on those back-burner projects you’ve been pressing pause on during the busy season. Bringing someone on for a temporary part-time project could be a great way to get you extra bandwidth and help less experienced workers learn on the job. Check out my blog post https://lnkd.in/eAJhEw7z for more details on all the reasons why PAID internships are the way to go: Attract top talent and live into your values of creating great places to work! 

Internships are valuable - how can we make them more enticing and equitable? *Share the value of what can be learned. It's not about making coffee and copies, though that myth still persists. Help students catch the vision. *Instill the expectation early, so that people have time to plan. This is especially important for students balancing delicate financial situations. *Pay them (when possible) so that the applicant pool is open to everyone, not just the ones who can afford it. *Build partnerships and pathways with a variety of institutions and degree levels. Skilled workers are needed at every level, so let's build them up!

If you missed my segment on the Fox 9 Good Day Show on Monday, March 11th, don’t worry! You can catch up by watching the segment here: https://lnkd.in/g8NXGj6n 🌟 We explored the vital topic of Internship Etiquette on “Life Etiquette Today with Ms. J,” providing essential tips for both interns and their hosts. 📘👩💼 As the season of new beginnings is upon us, it’s the perfect time to embrace these opportunities for learning and growth. Whether you are guiding interns or stepping into the role yourself, the insights shared are invaluable for ensuring a successful and enriching experience. 🌸🚀 Please share this link with your network, especially those stepping into or offering internships. Let’s support each other in professional development and success! 🔄👥 Stay tuned over the next few months as I share more tips for employers, interns, and professionals looking to excel in their careers. Your path to professional excellence is important, and I’m here to offer guidance and support every step of the way. 🌈✨ #InternshipEtiquette #ProfessionalExcellence #MsJEtiquette #CareerGrowth #Fox9GoodDay #ShareWithYourNetwork #staytuned

If you're a current intern, former intern, or work with interns in your current role, check out this article that Natalie Dow and I recently published ⬇ We discuss how to set up a successful program (through our own trial and error) and most importantly, how to empower your interns for success ⭐

Happy Internship Awareness Month! This month we celebrate the benefits of internships for both employers and interns. While recruiting and hiring interns can feel like a big undertaking, internships are a proven cost-effective way to recruit and evaluate potential permanent employees. Interns bring new ideas and fresh perspective, as well as enthusiasm and diverse points of view! #internshipawarenessmonth

With the first day of summer around the corner, now is the time many organizations start to hire interns. While internships can be mutually beneficial, there is more to consider than just the excitement of bringing on fresh talent. Is your intern entitled to wages, or can they work unpaid? Do you need to offer them benefits? Dive into our Practice Pointer to learn more about internship classification and compliance. https://lnkd.in/e9AZUcda #enhanceyourknowledge #enhancehr #hilbexpertise #internship #summerinterns

It’s May - the Season of Interns is just beginning. College students all over the world explore prospective careers and seek meaningful work experiences during the summer term. Many companies offer internships to fill in for vacationing staff and complete interesting projects. Interns and companies size up the other, wondering if there’s a fit for the future. The *best* organizations recognize the value of the intern and the impact of a good - or bad - experience on their brand. #strategy #leadership #talentmanagement

💬 Let’s talk about Internships Internships serve as essential stepping stones for learners embarking on their career journeys, offering a myriad of benefits for both individuals and organizations alike. For interns, these opportunities provide hands-on experience, skill development, networking opportunities, and career exploration. For organizations, interns bring unique perspectives, skills, and insights that can enrich teams and contribute to innovation within organizations. We are committed to increasing the participation of First Nations in the tech sector, which is why our newly Indigenous-Designed Career Services division’s goal is to place 20 Indigenous interns in 2024. ⬇️ For those with internship experience, what’s the most valuable lesson you’ve learned as an intern or intern supervisor? Let us know in the comments below. Learn more about our Career Services: https://lnkd.in/gd9tjFA6

📑As we approach the midpoint of our internship, it’s important to evaluate our performance and hold ourselves accountable. 🎓With training and catch ups with the internship team, we can be fully prepared to make the most from our performance review and put ourselves in the best position to receive a graduate offer! 📈An effective midpoint review allows us interns to communicate with our managers and get feedback on how well we are performing. It is important that we get pointers on which areas we excel in and which areas we can develop to truly grow in our careers. ✍️Check out Mastercard‘s career resources to level up your conversations here: https://lnkd.in/eynyRYh9 #Internship #CareerDevelopment