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As we come towards the end of our first mini-series. We’re back with Bernice Brooks and George Whear who talk about what they’ve learned from the ventures team at Guinness and what advice they would give to graduates looking to get into the investment world! 🎥 #investedinsuccess #venturecapital #graduates #internship #intern2023

GIC Industry Partner Awards: Finalist Spotlight     This week, we’re continuing to spotlight the finalists of our 2024 Industry Partner Award, as we get closer to announcing the winners at our June 19-21 Global Internship Conference in London!    🌍 Lafayette Real Estate: Shaping Global Financial and Real Estate Leaders 🌍  Lafayette Real Estate stands out as a finalist in Outstanding Commitment to Student Development for transforming interns into future leaders. Their program offers more than just experience; it provides a comprehensive immersion into real estate markets, empowering interns with unmatched insights and real-world skills. Eytan Rozenblum, the nominator, shares in their nomination: “Lafayette provided me with insightful training with dedicated time from employees at all levels (from analysts to executives). During initial training, this helped me to quickly grasp the requirements for day-to-day operations and understand the company's long-run strategy and positioning within its market. Then, the mentorship provided by Lafayette allowed me to continuously grow and correct course to ensure that I got the most out of the experience. This took the form of regular 1-on-1s with analysts, associates, and leadership team members, including the CEO who regularly took time to ensure my training went well. This exposure has allowed me to develop my business acumen and bolster my strategic understanding of the real estate asset management industry.” See how they're crafting the next top financiers at the Global Internship Conference in London this June. Check Lafayette’s initiatives at https://lafayette-re.com/ and register for the Global Internship Conference https://lnkd.in/eKY5Kbw7 #GlobalFinance #FutureLeaders #CIEE #GICLondon2024 #internships #internationalinternships #globalexperientiallearning #futureofwork #globaltalent #globalmobility #earlycareer #workforcedevelopment #internationaleducation #intled #workintegratedlearning

GIC Industry Partner Awards: Finalist Spotlight     This week, we’re continuing to spotlight the finalists of our 2024 Industry Partner Award, as we get closer to announcing the winners at our June 19-21 Global Internship Conference in London!    🌍 Lafayette Real Estate: Shaping Global Financial and Real Estate Leaders 🌍 Lafayette Real Estate stands out as a finalist in Outstanding Commitment to Student Development for transforming interns into future leaders. Their program offers more than just experience; it provides a comprehensive immersion into real estate markets, empowering interns with unmatched insights and real-world skills. Eytan Rozenblum, the nominator, shares in their nomination: “Lafayette provided me with insightful training with dedicated time from employees at all levels (from analysts to executives). During initial training, this helped me to quickly grasp the requirements for day-to-day operations and understand the company's long-run strategy and positioning within its market. Then, the mentorship provided by Lafayette allowed me to continuously grow and correct course to ensure that I got the most out of the experience. This took the form of regular 1-on-1s with analysts, associates, and leadership team members, including the CEO who regularly took time to ensure my training went well. This exposure has allowed me to develop my business acumen and bolster my strategic understanding of the real estate asset management industry.” See how they're crafting the next top financiers at the Global Internship Conference in London this June. Check Lafayette’s initiatives at https://lafayette-re.com/ and register for the Global Internship Conference https://lnkd.in/eKY5Kbw7 #GlobalFinance #FutureLeaders #CIEE #GICLondon2024 #internships #internationalinternships #globalexperientiallearning #futureofwork #globaltalent #globalmobility #earlycareer #workforcedevelopment #internationaleducation #intled #workintegratedlearning

Interns and managers of interns — check out these tips from New York Life to make the most of your experience this summer. What additional advice do you have for interns and for their managers? #SummerInternship #TeamNYL

Dear Network, I'm delighted to announce my upcoming summer internship with Knight Frank. This venture will plunge me into the core activities of the real estate industry, where I will engage with critical marketing strategies, detailed feasibility studies, market research, and the subtleties of capital markets and sales tactics. I anticipate a rigorous and enriching experience that will challenge me to leverage my academic background in a practical, high-stakes environment. Eagerly awaiting the professional growth this summer will bring! #KnightFrank #RealEstate #Internship #Summer2024

I loved this post from Asya Sharrow, and I think it's a great thought-exercise: Which early rejection are you most thankful for? For me, it was probably being rejected from the University of Michigan's Creative Writing Program (now called the Helen Zell Writers’ Program) back in ~2000. Being a fiction writer was my greatest ambition at the time. Not only did I have a great deal of passion for writing, but I also had a VERY, VERY high opinion of my abilities. (Yes, even back then!) I thought the application packet I submitted was going to blow everyone's wigs off, guaranteed. Except it didn't. And being labeled "not good enough" made me rethink...everything. Certainly my career path, but also my ability to self-evaluate. I'm not going to lie. It really hurt at first. But it also forced me to get creative about how I wanted to apply my talents and interests. After I got the rejection letter, I decided to re-focus on working for The Michigan Daily and exploring opportunities in journalism. That led to a madcap five-year run in the world of New York magazine publishing, and then seven years in online media — all of which gave me the skills I needed to transition to content marketing, a profession that has made me feel truly successful for the first time in my life. Now, what if I was one of the chosen few that got picked for U of M's Creative Writing Program? What if I'd gotten accepted, instead of rejected? I really don't know. Maybe I would have developed the skills and confidence to eke out a living as a semi-obscure fiction writer who publishes something every few years and never sells enough books to pay back my advance (or pay off my MFA loans), who has to supplement my passion through teaching creative writing, even though I was never a fan of being in classrooms in the first place. And that's a *best-case* scenario for most people who go through these programs. As a working artist, I would have continued to build my life on rejection letters and acceptance letters — a terrible way to live. My early rejection felt like a steel door slamming shut on one pathway in my life. But there were so many other pathways in front of me! I just didn't see them at first. Once I found them, the rest of my life began.

As the summer internship season kicks off, and we are welcoming our new interns at Michelman & Robinson, LLP, I'm reminded of my own transformative experience as an intern in Germany at the Frankfurt offices of Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer over 20 years ago. It was my first international business experience, and little did I know then how much it would shape my personal and professional growth. To all the students embarking on internships this summer, whether close to home or far afield, I'd like to share some reflections from my journey: Embrace curiosity: Your internship is a unique opportunity to learn. Ask questions, seek out new perspectives, and absorb as much knowledge as you can. Curiosity is the fuel that propels growth and innovation. Dare to think big: Bring your best self to work each day and don't hesitate to contribute your ideas. Your fresh insights as an intern can spark meaningful change. Dream beyond the immediate tasks and envision the impact you can make. Connect with others: Your internship cohort and colleagues could become the cornerstone of your professional network. Build relationships, collaborate, and support one another. The bonds forged during this time can last a lifetime. Embrace the challenges: Growth often lies outside your comfort zone. Whether it is navigating a new environment, tackling an unfamiliar project, or communicating across differences, each challenge is a chance to develop new skills and resilience. Looking back, my internship in Germany was a pivotal stepping stone in my career journey. To all the interns of today, I wish you a summer filled with learning, growth, and exciting new horizons. Embrace this opportunity—it could be the start of something extraordinary.

In this next part of our intern interview series, you'll hear from Ashlyn Roche, a student at the University of Southern Mississippi who interned with our HORNE Public & Middle Market Audit team this past summer! She describes how she discovered HORNE, what she's learned while interning with our firm & how this experience will guide her future career. Listen until the end for advice for future interns!! After watching, let us know in the comments: what resonated with you the most? #audit #PMM #intern #Internship2023 #weareHORNE

🎓 Celebrating Interns' Milestones at The Retirement Solution 🌟 I couldn't be more proud to share the exciting news that my son, Gedeon Lagasse, and his friend, Jack Parkhurst, today complete their first internships with The Retirement Solution in Redmond, WA! Gedeon had the fantastic opportunity to intern in the marketing department, where he was guided by the remarkable and inspiring Marketing Lead, @Dan Zinno. Under Dan's mentorship, Gedeon not only gained valuable insights into the world of marketing but also developed essential skills that will undoubtedly shape his future endeavors. Meanwhile, Jack had the privilege of interning in the finance department, learning from seasoned professionals who generously shared their knowledge and expertise. Their guidance allowed Jack to tackle real-world challenges and refine his understanding of the financial industry. When asked who his favorite person to work with there, Jack said every person on the team was warm, welcoming, and knowledgeable. Both of them were truly immersed in their roles, facing new challenges each day, and working tirelessly to contribute to the team's success. I can attest that they returned home mentally exhausted, but their enthusiasm for the experience was palpable. The mentorship they received at The Retirement Solution was exceptional. It not only expanded their horizons within their chosen fields of study but also sparked an eagerness to delve deeper into their subjects upon their return to college. The impact of these internships on their personal and professional growth is immeasurable, and they are grateful to the entire team for investing in their development. For those who have not yet considered hiring interns, I wholeheartedly encourage you to do so. The benefits are mutual - interns bring fresh perspectives and energy, while the guidance and mentorship they receive create a positive and impactful experience. Congratulations again to Gedeon and Jack on their successful internships! As they embark on the next chapter of their academic journey, they do so with a newfound excitement to apply their learnings and continue their pursuit of excellence. #InternshipExperience #CareerGrowth #MentorshipMatters #TheRetirementSolution #Education #FutureLeaders #WSU

What did you learn from your intern this summer?   I know internships are meant to be experiences for college students to gain insight into industries and new skills, but I felt like I learned a ton from our team’s stellar intern, Gautami Thombare, at Morningstar this summer. Here’s what she did that inspired me:   1) Be inclusive when you are working on something interesting. Ideas are made better when new perspectives are added, and final outcomes can be leveled up when someone else contributes their skills to a project. Plus, why keep the growth to yourself? Your work could be an opportunity for someone else to grow and develop, just like you are doing. 2) You can work much more independently when you and your manager are clearly aligned on goals and direction. Gautami was so, so good at using our regular check-ins to ensure alignment and then produced great work on her own. That turned into a “fly-wheel” of trust and quality work by the end of the summer. 3) Don’t hesitate to bring joy to work each day. If you think I’m a naturally optimistic person… wait until you meet Gautami. 😃 Our 1-1s, team meetings, and time in office was more fun because of Gautami and her natural “bent” towards gratitude and joy.   Finally, having had a chance to mentor an intern gave me time to reflect on folks who have mentored me in the past. A big shout out to Jymette, Chris, Johnmark, Shawn, Silvio, Andy, and my dad (Scott) for all I have learned (career and otherwise) from you.