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Every day, our interns experience the power of the ITW Business Model through real-world, on-the-job assignments. Axel Freund, an industrial management technology student at Northern Illinois University and a Safety intern at ITW Shakeproof knows this first-hand. Through his internship, Axel has been able to learn more about what makes ITW successful while gaining valuable experiences to ignite his career journey. Q: Why did you choose to intern at ITW? A: I thought the huge scope of ITW’s operations would act as an excellent catalyst for learning about general industry, business operations, and my role. Further, throughout the interview process, the folks I spoke with represented the company extremely well and showed it was a friendly place to work, which is important to me. Q: What has been your most enjoyable intern experience this summer? A: I loved working with United Way in Chicago during ITW’s Day of Action. Not only was it a great way to spend a day, but it helped me meet other professionals in the company and build my network. Q: What has been one of your biggest takeaways from your internship so far? A: There is so much to learn, and the sky is the limit. I am really getting a grasp on the scale of business and all the interworking parts in a way that previously was not on my radar. I am getting a good idea of what avenues I can take through my career to get where I want to go. #ProudToBeITW

It was fun to look back and reflect on my first summer internship experience over two decades ago for The Switchboard’s recent edition on learnings from summer jobs and internships. Thanks Julia Levy for the feature. My first summer internship was on a manufacturing floor at GE. I was a 19-year-old kid there to help make the jobs of individuals who had worked on the line for 30+ years easier. I quickly realized that getting work done depended on first building trust and credibility through non-work-related conversations, and over time, achieving small wins to eventually be trusted to drive sustainable change. Building trust still remains an integral part of driving change in everything I do, as it lays the foundation for effective collaboration, meaningful relationships, and sustainable success. Have you reflected on your first job or college internship recently? What did you learn that is still with you today? Share more 👇🏽 Check out the full article along with great insights from other leaders in the comment below.

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Employers and students, we want to hear from you! Share your best intern experiences and how Gamma Iota Sigma helped shape them. What was your most rewarding intern experience? How did an intern impact your team or shape your career? Comment below and inspire future interns!

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I posted recently about taking advantage of internship opportunities in college, drawing from my personal experience, and I was pleased to see the response from so many. When my friend posted the below on the same topic today, I wanted to share as well. #InternshipOpportunities #CareerGrowth #CollegeInternships #LearningAndGrowth #CareerAdvice #MentorshipMatters

Calling All LinkedIn Followers! Share some wisdom below! As the countdown to our Kautex Textron summer internship begins (less than 50 days away!), I’m feeling nostalgic about my own Textron internship experience in Rhode Island during the summer of 2021. To all the talented interns joining the Kautex Textron community for ten weeks of growth, challenge, and passion this summer, I have some advice to share. Please feel free to comment your advice in the comments! 1. Embrace Curiosity: Be a sponge! Absorb knowledge, ask questions, and explore beyond your assigned tasks. Curiosity fuels innovation. 2. Network Fearlessly: Connect with colleagues, mentors, and fellow interns. Attend virtual coffee chats, team meetings, and social events. You never know where a conversation might lead! 3. Learn from Failure: It’s okay to stumble. In fact, it’s essential. Learn from your missteps, adapt, and come back stronger. 4. Own Your Impact: Whether it’s a small project or a big initiative, take ownership. Your contributions matter. 5. Balance Work and Fun: Yes, work hard, but also enjoy the journey. Build friendships, celebrate wins, and create memories. Now, I want to hear from you. What advice would you give to our summer interns? Share your wisdom in the comments below. #kautex #textron #summerinterns #internship #universityrelations

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“Thrilled to share my experience completing the BCG Introduction to Strategy Consulting Job Simulation on Forage this November! During this internship, I: • Learned how to think creatively by challenging existing assumptions. • Used effective brainstorming strategies to help a fictional luxury clothing company explore ideas to increase sales revenue. This experience gave me valuable insights into strategy consulting, and I’m excited to build on these skills moving forward! #BCG #Consulting #SkillDevelopment #LearningExperience” Let me know if you’d like to tweak it further!

It’s never too early to start preparing🚀 Not sure where to start? Spring Internships are great to help gain relevant skills and figure out your career🤔 Unlock the secrets to the application process as Toni Akinrinmade dives into how she secured her Management Consulting Spring Internship at PwC 🙌 Read the full post here:  https://lnkd.in/ezgq9Kzy to find out how to nail the application process👀 #springinternship #PWC