Creative Chaos’ Post

Interns have huge value... ...if you let them! As an elder millennial, I only ever heard of interns fetching coffee and making copies whilst growing up, and that's the impression I think most people of similar age had of internships. Times have definitely changed and thank goodness for that! Yesterday we had our third annual Intern Showcase where several of our amazing interns spoke about the impactful projects they have been working on this summer. These are projects that will really benefit our business and I'm just loving what internships can be when you have a well-structured program that looks to benefit both interns AND the company. Its also important to me that they are given an opportunity to not only share their work, but to be able to build their presentation skills to a wide audience of senior leadership - this is why I and my virtual coffee hour co-chair launched this showcase three years ago. We wanted to make sure that our incredible interns felt supported and engaged with the rest of their fellow employees, making it a valuable summer for everyone. Who else has had a less-than-stellar internship experience when starting out? Do you see the same changes I see in today's internship programs?

Interns! We're around halfway through the summer, which means it's the perfect time to do a bit of a progress check for your internship. Here a few helpful questions to ask yourself: 1. How am I trending on my major projects? Have I communicated progress and shared major wins/highlights as they've been accomplished? 2. How have I expanded my network? Have I connected with most of the people on my team? What about beyond my team? Have I branched out to other areas of the business that interest me to learn more? 3. What is my personal brand right now within the team/company and is it where I want it to be? With only a few weeks left, how can I continue to build my brand and leave an impression as I prepare to wrap up my internship? 4. Have I made a meaningful effort thus far to connect with my fellow interns? Am I building my peer network? These weeks can fly, so be sure to constantly check in with yourself to measure progress and impact!

🚀 You've made it halfway through your summer internship, Congrats! Keep the energy high 🪂and finish as strong as you started. 💪 Stay focused, continue learning & networking and listen to the video below for 3 easy tips to maximize the last weeks of your summer internship. #InternshipJourney #firstgenstudents #earlycareers #summerinternship

Cheers to our 𝐀𝐈𝐌 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐬 as they wrap up their incredible 4-month internship journey with us! We're immensely grateful for their valuable contributions and insights. Now, let the countdown for 𝐀𝐈𝐌 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 begin! #Anticipate #Ideate #Manage

Our interns answered: What are the experiences you gained during your internship? 🌟 We are proud to see how our interns have embraced and contributed to our company culture! 👏 #YoungTalents #InternshipGrowth #DaphneConsulting

Part 8 in our "Internship Did You Know" series - this time on the savings derived by organizations who hire interns. When done right, there is significant ROI on internship programs. https://buff.ly/3rHKAqz #internshipmanagement #internvalue #talentpipeline

📢 Are you a UK investment firm looking for new ways to diversify your investment team? 💡You can start by engaging with GAIN UK who are now recruiting firms for their 2025 Summer Internship programme. See below ⤵ #globalfemaleinvestors Global Female Investors Management, LLC

First internship programme that I have seen that delivers so much to young people preparing for the world of work. The video from TelevisaUnivision shows interns getting first hand experience of working in a large, fast paced organisation. I think it's a great example of what successful internship programmes look like. Do you know of any similar programmes in UK businesses? #employeeengagement #motivation #learninganddevelopment

Securing a summer internship is challenging. This is a crucial step toward nailing down your post-college plans. When you accept the internship offer, it’s easy to imagine ending the summer with a full-time job in hand. However, the summer doesn’t always go as planned. Whether you didn’t receive a return offer or you realized the opportunity wasn’t a good fit for your long-term goals, it can feel like you’re back at square one. But you’re not! Now that it's been a few weeks since your internship ended, make sure you're following these five steps to help you leverage your experience and propel yourself toward your next career opportunity. As always SkillSet Early Careers is here to help. https://lnkd.in/eQEhAnNi

Securing a summer internship is challenging. This is a crucial step toward nailing down your post-college plans. When you accept the internship offer, it’s easy to imagine ending the summer with a full-time job in hand. However, the summer doesn’t always go as planned. Whether you didn’t receive a return offer or you realized the opportunity wasn’t a good fit for your long-term goals, it can feel like you’re back at square one. But you’re not! Now that it's been a few weeks since your internship ended, make sure you're following these five steps to help you leverage your experience and propel yourself toward your next career opportunity. https://lnkd.in/e-2ERiQb