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"A newly graduated interns, upon noticing the limited workload, left the office the very next day without any prior notice. While this situation might seem amusing at first, it's concerning for the future of our younger generation. They must learn the importance of patience and the value of seizing every opportunity to learn and grow. Quitting a job isn’t the solution; perseverance and a willingness to tackle challenges are essential for success". 😊 Please share your opinion. #ProfessionalGrowth #PatienceIsKey #CareerDevelopment #hrcommunity #YoungProfessionals #LearningOpportunities

Last month, I made the decision to switch office as an intern. After Spending most of my time surrounded by juniors (adv.) there ,I had the opportunity to observe their values and work ethic. Despite their talent and academic achievements, it became evident that the office culture wasn't aligning with my professional growth. A senior colleague, recognizing my potential (i have no idea what he saw in me ), advised me to explore other opportunities, acknowledging that the current environment might not be conducive to my development. While I appreciated the support and opportunities provided in my previous role, I realized the importance of being in a positive and uplifting environment. In any workplace, it's crucial to foster a culture of mutual respect and encouragement. Rather than dictating tasks, it's more effective to collaborate and empower colleagues to excel in their roles. I believe in nurturing a supportive atmosphere where everyone feels valued and motivated to perform their best. After joining my new office, I've been pleasantly surprised by the welcoming atmosphere and the sense of camaraderie. While there are still expectations and guidelines to follow, I'm treated as a valued team member rather than just an intern. This experience reaffirms my belief that fostering a positive work environment is essential for productivity and overall well-being. I'm excited about the opportunities ahead and look forward to contributing to the success of my new team. Let's see what the future holds! #ProfessionalGrowth #PositiveWorkEnvironment #TeamCollaboration #CareerDevelopment #InternshipExperience #StudentIntern #InternLife #LearningCurve #ProfessionalGrowth #CareerDevelopment #StudentJourney #InternshipInsights #WorkExperience #CareerBuilding #ProfessionalExperience #InternReflections #InternshipDiaries #RealWorldExperience #StudentSuccess #InternshipLearning #CareerJourney #InternshipGoals #InternshipStories #StudentLife #Lawyers #Life #april_17_24

Voices of Change: Our interns share their journey at J Healthcare Initiative With over 9500 hours of sponsored projects, we want to highlight some of the testimonies from our most recent cohort of students. We like to work with passionate students across the U.S. and Canada! We encourage students who use drugs to apply as a part of our internship program. The J Healthcare Initiative acknowledge and accept the spectrum of substance use. 🎓 Why join the J Healthcare Initiative as an intern or institutional partner? • Hands-on experiences, ambitious and innovative projects • Direct involvement in policy advocacy • Opportunities for personal and professional growth • Real-world project management experience • Make meaningful community impact 💡 What You'll Gain: • Project portfolio building • Leadership skills • Meaningful connections • Cross-sector collaboration experience • Letters of recommendation 🌎 Work Format: • Hybrid opportunities available • Flexible schedules • Project-based learning • Team collaboration • Global health perspective #HealthcareInnovation #StudentOpportunities #SocialImpact #ProjectSponsorships #PublicHealth #InternshipOpportunities #HealthcareEquity #Internships #Innovation #SubstanceUse #OverdoseCrisis #Nonprofit

For college and graduate students, it’s a scary time in the technology job market - not so dissimilar from 2008/09 when I was coming out of undergrad! - and the dream spot is to have a team who already knows and likes you welcome you aboard. For many companies, its also an oddly scary time to try to justify technology headcount and demonstrate ROI in a layoff-clustered 24 months, so the dream spot is to have someone pseudo-onboard, prove the value we were convinced would happen with a dedicated owner in that seat, and then flip over to full time. This is what makes internships such a top priority for students to pursue — that rare “win-win” — and the internship program at Humana is a fantastic one. I genuinely enjoy seeing students get their hands on legitimate business opportunities and meaningful technology problems instead of busy work and administrata masquerading as a “tech intern”, and I have celebrated seeing quite a few of them convert to full time employees in the last few years. It’s one of the few things in the building I give my proactive “yes, you can expect I will help”. If you or a loved one you know is in or approaching this season in career life, come meet Humana! #internships #careeropportunity #collegestudent #graduatestudent #cybersecurity #techjobs #shamelessplug

🌟 Meet Bethany Lew, our #DiscoverMHA intern! 🌟 Bethany has taken on the role of a Civilian Generalist, working on projects that support Career Transition (CT) for retiring Home Team uniformed officers. From engaging stakeholders and reviewing CT programmes to curating communication materials and exploring data visualisation and automation tools, her journey has been nothing short of inspiring! 👏💯 Here's what Bethany has to share about her 6-month internship with us! ------------------------------- When I first applied for the #DiscoverMHA Internship, I did not know what to expect. What even is a Civilian Generalist? How can one’s job be generalised and not specialised? I was assigned to a project that focuses on Career Transition (CT) – helping retiring uniformed officers to upskill and sufficiently prepare themselves for a second career outside of the force, as they have an earlier retirement age than their civilian counterparts. I started off with looking through CT policies, interacting with various stakeholders from the various Home Team Departments and seeing how the policies could be better refined. Then, I was tasked with sourcing for relevant upskilling courses to be recommended to officers, before my work pivoted to curating communication materials to advertise our workshops to them. Now, I am dabbling in tools such as Tableau and UiPath, to make our work more efficient! Amongst all the work that I’ve done, the most memorable experience was interacting with the retiring uniformed officers when we invited them to our workshops. They were so eager and earnest in their upskilling efforts, giving constructive feedback on our initiatives. The policies we work on have a real-life impact on them, and even the slightest change could make their lives so much better! Besides the broad range of work I’ve been exposed to, another thing that has resonated with me is how incredible the work-life balance is here at MHA Headquarters (MHQ). Besides the flexi work arrangements, there are so many events that are organised to upkeep the well-being of officers at MHQ. From Coffee Connects, where food is catered and officers come down to network with their colleagues, to movie screenings. The range of activities is mind-blowing. I once attended a Positive Psychology workshop organised by the Home Team Psychologists, and there was a segment where we all sat there and meditated! As I look back on my time here, I realised that my perspective on MHA has vastly broadened. From the groundwork of the 10 Home Team agencies, to the office work of the 14 MHQ Divisions, there is really something for everyone in MHA. Thank you, MHA, for letting me intern with you! ❤

🎉 Happy National Intern Day! 🎉 Ah, the glamorous life of an intern—where we get the unique opportunity to "gain experience" and "build our network" while mastering the fine art of coffee brewing and copier repair🤹♀️. As an intern organizational psychologist with countless internships under my belt, I can truly say I've seen it all. From handling complex projects to providing real value to teams, my resume is nothing short of impressive🧠. Let’s take a moment to celebrate all the interns out there who are perfecting their multitasking skills by juggling real work and the ever-so-important task of making sure the office plants are watered🌱. Despite the sarcasm, I must admit all my experiences were actually invaluable, even if they were underpaid. I feel fortunate that I was given the chance to focus on meaningful work, rather than tasks like watering plants, making coffee, or fixing the copy machine🌟. So here’s to us—the unpaid, the underpaid, and the overworked. May we continue to grind, hustle, and occasionally be acknowledged for the actual contributions we make to our organizations🙌. Happy National Intern Day, fellow interns! Let’s raise our coffee cups (that we brewed ourselves) to another year of “invaluable experiences” and “career-building opportunities.” (Posting this a few days late because my busy intern schedule is just that packed! 😂) #NationalInternDay #InternLife #OrganizationalPsychology #CareerBuilding #UnpaidLabor

The Intern Have you watched this phenomenal movie? If not - watch it to understand what a 70 year old man (portrayed by none other than the legendary Robert De Nero) brings up to the table. I won’t take the thunder away from your experience of watching this heart warming drama. The 3 key gifts that this intern brings to the office are: - benefits emanating from generational gap - mentorship - work life balance Off late the number of requests that I get to grant internship have increased manifold. I’m passed 50 years of my age! So, a lot of requests are from my school and college friends for their offspring. A few reach out from this platform. A lot get referred by professional acquaintances. Everyone wants to get an experience of the real corporate world while they’re studying. The number of people who crave for it is increasing but the pie of opportunities isn’t broadening enough. There seems to be a gulf! I feel dejected when I’m unable to help those who reach out. I belive organisations, at times, do not do justice to immense potential that these young and budding talent bring to the side. Youngsters too don’t believe that the real learning (other than academic excellence) lies in fortifying soft skills, developing emotional intelligence and forging a few but very deep relationships. These can be gathered even from non profit groups, academic institutions, healthcare providers and other social organizations. Corporates are not the only source of this elixir. Having said that, I vouch that youngsters too can bring those 3 great benefits (I mentioned in post above - which a 70 year old Ben brings along). Happy internship to all budding youngsters as well as those who are privileged to provide to those who are in need.

If only all employers could realise this too. Did you know that on average, we spend ⅓ of our lives at work? So it’s absolutely vital that workplaces are supportive and comfortable environments. Unfortunately, the perception is often that workplace adjustments for Disabled employees are costly and require a lot of change but the truth is that most adjustments are actually little to no cost! It can be as simple as offering hybrid working. Our Foundation is working hard to shift this mindset, we’re creating life-changing PAID internship opportunities for Disabled students and graduates nationwide. Sign up to our mailing list to follow our work in the #DiversityandInclusion space: https://lnkd.in/eBRiTMtD #DisabilityInclusion #ReasonableAdjustments #10000AbleInterns

A few years back, I was working in a private hospital while preparing for internship exams in different establishments. I was constantly praying, hoping, and believing that I’d be shortlisted by at least one hospital. But as time passed, rejection after rejection rolled in. Each time a hospital released its list, my name was missing. The constant disappointment weighed heavily on me. It consumed my thoughts so much that I lost focus on my current job. My excitement for work depreciated, and every day felt like a chore. I kept asking myself, “What am I still doing here?” I let my future expectations drain the joy from my present, and it showed in my attitude and performance. Then one day, I gave myself a reality check: The hospital or the staff rejecting me wasn’t my problem. The real problem was that I was letting a temporary delay steal my joy and peace. From that moment, I made a conscious decision to shift my perspective. I stopped obsessing over the “what ifs” of tomorrow and chose to show up fully where I was. Surprisingly, this mindset change brought me inner peace. I started enjoying my work again, and a few months later, I got the internship I had been praying for. Looking back, the experience I gained at the private hospital prepared me for the challenges I encountered during the internship. If I had let frustration take over, I would’ve missed out on the growth that came from being present and doing my best where I was. So, this week, I want to remind you; " Don’t let the anxiety of “what’s next” steal the beauty of “what’s now.” Keep showing up, give your best, and trust that everything will fall into place at the right time" Cheers to a productive week! Yours in support, #ScientistGift #TheOnlineMedicalLabPlatform #Newweek #Joy

Do you think it's a good practice to hire friends or university juniors as your intern? What are the potential benefits or challenges of doing so? #HiringChallenges #HiringPractices #WorkplaceDynamics #PotentialChallenges #ProfessionalNetworking #HiringFriends #CareerAdvice #WorkplaceChallenges #ProfessionalThoughts #PotentialBenefits