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🌟 Internship Design Insights 🌟 Whenever I talk with organizations about creating meaningful internships, there’s one question that always comes up: “What must we include to create a great experience?” Here are four essential elements: 1️⃣ Focused or Broad Experience: Will the intern work within a specific functional area, or gain experience across multiple areas? Different structures attract students with different career goals. 2️⃣ Mentorship: Beyond performance reviews, how will the intern grow professionally and personally? True mentorship is a cornerstone of impactful experiential learning. 3️⃣ Networking Opportunities: Will the intern have chances to connect with others inside and outside the organization? This could mean multi-departmental projects, partnerships with external clients, or conference attendance. 4️⃣ Compensation and Benefits: If the position is paid, fantastic! But think beyond the hourly rate—covering travel, food, or housing costs, funding certifications, or sponsoring conference attendance can all enhance the intern’s experience. In a competitive labor market, these benefits can set your internship apart and attract top talent eager to make an impact on your organization. Thoughts or questions about structuring internships? Drop them in the comments—I’d love to hear from you! #Internship #InternshipDesign #Career #ProfessionalDevelopment #FutureLeaders #WorkforceDevelopment

Although internship season is over for many students, these are some things that shouldn’t come to an end: 1️⃣ The relationships you’ve built during the course of your internship. Your manager, supervisor, colleague and even fellow interns are invaluable resources. You would need them far beyond the internship and you should never forget such connections. In fact keep them closer than ever. 2️⃣ The brand you’ve built during the course of your internship. Your brand is basically how people perceive you. And everyone builds a brand whether it is consciously or unconsciously. During internships, students strive to be hardworking and diligent so they leave a good impression on their team and company. This type of brand should not be put aside once the internship is over, but rather it should be nurtured. 3️⃣ Your passion to learn. Internships are usually our first form of work experience and there’s that passion we have to learn as much as we can during those 3-4 months. However, this passion shouldn’t die once the internship is over. You should find ways afterwards to keep your curiosity alive by plugging yourself into books, courses and communities to foster your learning journey. 4️⃣ Your willingness to grow. Being in a new environment challenges us to grow whether we like it or not. This usually happens by nature of the internship but it is something that can be done consciously and actively. By constantly putting yourself outside of your comfort zone you create a new environment for growth. 5️⃣ Your ability to ask for help and seek out feedback. There’s a level of independence we gain during internships but at the same time there’s a level of dependence we also gain at the same time. I call this the healthy dependence. As interns we’re not afraid to ask our superiors / managers for help because they know we’re still growing. It’s okay to keep this after the internship even when you start working full time, as it will help more than you think. What else do you think students shouldn’t drop once the internship season is over ? Share in the comments below 👇🏽 Repost / share with someone who just completed their internship 🙌🏾 ———— Follow me for more tips related to early careers ❤️ #breakintotech #earlycareer #undergrads #internship #summerinterns

🚀 10 Reasons Every Student Should Intern in 2024! 🚀 Internships aren’t just about adding experience to your resume—they’re opportunities to gain real-world insights, build valuable connections, and sharpen skills for your future career. From learning practical skills to boosting confidence, internships pave the way for personal and professional growth! 🌟💼 Swipe through to discover how an internship can be the game-changer for your journey in 2024! 📈✨ More details on the website! #InternshipBenefits #CareerGrowth #StudentsIn2024 #SkillBuilding #FutureReady #BeWise

Over a month into my #marketing internship, my thoughts🧠… 🌟Showing up every day is essential. I don’t mean literally showing up that’s a given, but showing up every day with a drive and a willingness to learn and work hard. 🌟Becoming a lifelong student starts now. You have to be a lifelong learner. It does not end just in high school in college, but it continues out throughout your professional and personal life and it starts now. 🌟Marketing is incredibly engaging and exciting. If you want a job that isn’t boring and requires you to problem solve and be creative every day marketing is where it is at. I am challenged pushed and excited every day for what’s ahead of me. Let me know some of the lessons you’ve learned at your internships either now or in the past! #intern #youngprofessionals

Another "hot" topic now that summer is around the corner: Internships! Contrary to popular belief, interns are for more than just fetching coffee and making copies. With the right approach, an internship program is a low-cost way to increase productivity and creativity in your organization while developing your future workforce and creating goodwill in your community. We have created a guide to help your organization get the most out of your internship program so that it is productive for both you and your intern(s). #intern #interns #internship #internshipprogram #summerinterns #mentorship #leadershipdevelopment #networking #college #university #talentdevelopment #talentpipeline #infographic #guide #internguide #internshipguide

Internship Season is Here! ✨ **It's internship season! ** This is an exciting time for recent and soon-to-be graduates to gain valuable experience at amazing companies. While it can feel stressful, remember this: you've earned this opportunity! Here's why internships are awesome: 🌟 Network with industry professionals. Meet colleagues and build relationships in your field. 🌟 Gain real-world skills and knowledge. Apply what you've learned in the classroom to real-world projects. 🌟 Explore different career paths. Discover what excites you and where your skills can be best utilized. 🌟 Develop valuable soft skills. Communication, teamwork, and problem-solving are essential for success. 🌟 Have fun! (It's still summer, after all! ) Make the most of your internship: ⚫ Be proactive and ask questions. ⚫ Take initiative and show your willingness to learn. ⚫ Reflect on your experience and document your accomplishments. Don't have an internship yet? There's still time! Keep applying and consider volunteering in your field. Every experience counts! #internship #careeradvice #students #recentgrads Let's connect in the comments and share your internship experiences!

Looking to bring fresh perspectives to your team while developing future talent? An internship program can be a great way to do just that. Whether you're building a talent pipeline, driving key projects, or fostering innovation, internships offer value for both your organization and the interns. Check out this guide on how to design, recruit, and run a successful internship program.

Internships. We are in the season when students are inquiring/looking/stressing about finding an internship. Which got me thinking - what really is an internship? A few definitions: Wikipedia: a period of work experience offered by an organization for a limited period of time - This is not inspiring. Forbes: Internships are short-term opportunities to gain entry-level work experience. - This is also not inspiring. NACE: A form of experiential learning that integrates knowledge and theory learned in the classroom with practical application and skills development in a professional workplace setting - BINGO! We are all executives, leaders, and explorers on our own career journeys. We are still applying theory into practical application...in a way, we are all still interning. So if we broaden our definitions, what experiences can we offer these kids? I would challenge all of us to think beyond the 'formal internship program' and say - in my work and in my world, what practical application and skills could I expose a student? Is there a way to help them see how to take knowledge and theory and get a better sense of what we all do with it? Is this work on us? Sure. But I think we all remember that experience, that conversation, that project, that "internship" that steered us in a direction, set us on the course, and shaped us into who we are now. It was a big deal for us then and it's a big deal for them now. #payitforward #internships #college #foodforthought

🚀 Step into Your Future with Internships! Internships aren't just about gaining work experience—they’re about exploring possibilities, building skills, and creating a network that lasts a lifetime.🌟 💼 What We Offer: Social internships for school & college levels. Flexible short-term & long-term programs. Both online and offline opportunities. 📲 Ready to start your journey? Explore, apply, and grow with us! Check our Instagram and LinkedIn for more details. 🌐 #InternshipOpportunities #CareerGrowth #SkillBuilding #ProfessionalDevelopment #StudentSuccess #OnlineInternship #OfflineInternship #FutureReady #ApplyNow #InternshipJourney

🚀 Intern Insights: Top 3 Tips from Bryce F., Summer 2024 Marketing Intern We’re excited to share a fantastic blog post from Bryce F., our Marketing Intern for Summer 2024! Bryce has some invaluable advice for future interns: ✅ Network: “ I urge you to reach out and always be curious about other’s current role and the work that comes along with it.” ✅ Mentor Time: “One of my favorite parts about my CONMED internship was my 1 on 1 time with my mentor where I would set the agenda and guide the conversation.” ✅ Be Curious: “Staying curious and asking questions about other's work is a great way to develop a deeper understanding of the industry and CONMED.”   Read Bryce’s full blog post to get more insights and tips for making the most of your internship experience! https://bit.ly/3NqYsgu   🌟 EXCITING NEWS: We’re now accepting applications for our Summer 2025 Internship Program. This includes marketing roles! If you are passionate about learning and growing, view our openings here: https://bit.ly/47PUFTj #CONMEDInterns #2025Interns #MarketingInterns #MedTechInterns #WeAreCONMED