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I’ve been waiting for weeks to see my degree! My career has taken off in expeditious fashion after my graduation. I want to thank all of my peers, professors, and staff of Morgan State University, as we all share the same goal which is academic achievement and success. Our specific objectives may sometimes differ, but they often align in exploration of the pursuit of academic excellence, personal growth, and the advancement of knowledge. I will be back very soon for my Masters Degree! I also want to thank McCormick & Company. With McCormick, I had the opportunity to gain practical work experience related to my field of study while pursuing my degree. I gained much from my co-op but I’ll focus on a few. 👉🏾Real-world application of knowledge: helped me bridge the gap between academic learning and the real-world. 👉🏾Skill development: I was able to enhance my technical skills, communication skills, teamwork, problem-solving abilities, and adaptability through hands-on work experiences. 👉🏾Industry exposure and networking: I was able to gain exposure to my chosen industry and explore different career paths, understand industry trends, and build professional networks by interacting with different employers, colleagues, and industry professionals. 👉🏾Enhanced employability: The practical experience gained through my co-op program made me more competitive in the job market, as I was able to demonstrate my ability to apply knowledge and skills in professional settings. 👉🏾Clarifying career goals: Lastly, my co-op experience helped me clarify my career goals and make more informed decisions about my future. By gaining practical experience in different work environments, I could better understand my strengths, interests, and preferences, which guides my career choices. Thank you MKC! I have now embarked onto my next journey with the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) in the office of Procurement and contract management, where I have jumped in and made an immediate impact with my team. My Journey has taken me many places. Now that the foundation has been laid, each level of my story will have its own uniqueness. It all started with a look in the mirror and a little self evaluation. Better today than yesterday, but not as good as I will be tomorrow. “No matter who you are, no matter what you did, no matter where you’ve come from, you can always change and become a better version of yourself.” #procurement #growth #internships #education #bettertogether

Follow these actionable tips to increase the value your interns get from your program so they can give it right back with added skills and increased productivity

Follow these actionable tips to increase the value your interns get from your program so they can give it right back with added skills and increased productivity

This for my #studentveterans & #militaryaffiliated students: ➡ INTERNSHIPS & NEW GRAD ROLES are not reserved for people who don't have previous job experience or 18-22 year old's!!! Please don't shy away when you see roles listed under "Early Career" especially when you see they are looking for student veterans. Give it a chance-do your research first. This doesn't mean your previous experience is not valued or taken into account- Think of it is as "career-pivot careers" that's aligned to the degree you just gained or are currently enrolled in. Don't discount a new-grad or internship role right away because you feel it's reserved for traditional students or pays peanuts. Here's a few examples of some incredible opportunities for you (listed on 50strong website under student listings... 🔹 Lowe's Finance MBA Internship 🔹 John Deere Part-Time Student-Product Engineering 🔹 AWS Software Engineering Internship 🔹 Wells Fargo 2024 Finance Rotational Analyst Program 🔹 Fiserv Sales Academy Associate- Rotational Program All of these roles have highly competitive pay- and will help you break the "how to I break into _____?" by giving you the industry experience for the role. There's almost 200 opps in our Student listings- see in the comments. 👇

🔴 Internships do not matter prior to an MBA, and are not regarded as work experience!! 🔴 Yes, you heard it right. Many IIMs do not consider Internships or pre-graduation experience during the selection procedure. 😮 But does it mean these don’t add value? I would like to differ. I still recall the fateful night of August 2nd of the year 2018. Although an engineering student, I was determined to grab the role of junior analyst CRG at JPMorgan Chase & Co., only to get rejected at 3 a.m. from my last round of interviews.  After studying and preparing for finance as a passion along with my core electrical engineering, I was lost amidst the pool of companies arriving, with no sign of any other non-core firm in sight, for internship opportunities. 😱😱 I felt I had lost all hope unless my dream company landed for its recruitment, and even before I knew it, I was in the race. But this time the game was different, because this time, I was different. What changed? It was the same pressure to grab an opportunity to work for the top firm in the world amongst the pool of existing applicants—the #rushhourscenario as I like to call it. As I look back, my learnings started from the shok 47 of Bhagvad Geeta: “कर्मण्येवाधिकारस्ते मा फलेषु कदाचन्” 1. Being a student, my right and duty were to give my best for the interview, without thinking of the fruits and not associating any entitlement to the same. Perseverance, and patience are other aspects of this coin. 2. Loosing out on the performance pressure, anxiety, and worries, being the risk lover with nothing to lose, and having an optimistic mindset helped me grab internship opportunity at McKinsey & Company Wait, the story doesn't end here! Learning about the consulting industry, understanding the business at its core, and working on a design scorecard to evaluate the team’s solution with an understanding of client patterns and employee productivity, I learned the concepts some of which we explore in our current MBA journey.  Additionally, learning to work in complex teams, international clients, as well as interacting with different stakeholders, served the most critical aspects of my time. A big shout out to my team for being a constant support in this journey and beyond. Looking back now, I belive my career journey with McKinsey & Company served as my gateway to a post-graduate work opportunity with Amazon. The bottom line is: Don't hide your internships, but highlight them and even take the most out of them, since this is the time for you to learn and apply your knowledge practically, build a professional network, and gain industry skills like no other. #keepLearning #growth #IIMKPGPBL05 #mckinsey #internships

Today wraps up an enlightening 12-week internship with #IBM in RTP, North Carolina. As a Direct Procurement intern, I’ve gained invaluable insights and had the privilege of working alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry. From understanding the intricate processes of supplier relationships, to hands-on experience with procurement tools and software, this summer has been a deep dive into the world of procurement. Three key takeaways that I'll carry with me: Networking 🕸️👥: The importance of building and nurturing relationships, not just within the team but across functions, became abundantly clear. The collaborations and interactions I've had have been instrumental in shaping my perspective. Embracing Innovation 📞📲: In an ever-evolving field like procurement, staying ahead of the curve by embracing new tools, technologies, and methodologies is crucial. Witnessing and being a part of IBM's innovative approach was truly inspiring. Continuous Learning 👨🏽💻👨🏽🏫: Every day presented new challenges and learning opportunities. I truly appreciate how IBM fostered an environment conducive for learning. It reinforced my belief that in the professional world, one's learning journey never truly ends. As I gear up for my final year in college, I'm filled with gratitude for this invaluable experience and the incredible individuals I had the pleasure to work alongside. The road ahead looks promising, and I'm more motivated than ever to keep growing. #intern2023 #blackintech #ibminternship #letscreate

We are so excited to welcome our MBA Finance Leadership Development Program Interns!! It’s Intern season and as many interns are embarking on a wonderful experience this summer, I wanted to share a few tips to help maximize your summer internship. Fellow campus talent recruiters, feel free to add more tips in the comments! 1. Make an effort to attend any events organized by your program. It's a fantastic opportunity to meet your fellow interns and other employees. 2. Network! Network! Network! Don't limit your networking to just your manager and team. Try to connect with leaders from other departments as well. This will not only help you build valuable connections and networking skills but also give you insights into the company you're working for. 3. Embrace feedback when it comes your way. Feedback is a positive thing that can help you grow as an employee and enhance your existing skills. 4. Don't hesitate to ask questions. Remember, we only learn when we ask. 5. If your company has employee resource networks or affinity groups, consider joining one or more! It's a great way to meet people who share similar identities and learn from those in different areas of the business. 6. And of course, make the most of this summer and soak up as much knowledge as you can. Enjoy! Congratulations to all the interns who have started or are about to start this summer! #mbainterns #financeinterns #kelloggintern #mccombsintern #dardenintern #dukeintern #mccombsintern

"𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐬𝐨 𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠; 𝐰𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐨..." So, this post is dedicated to all those who are wondering what all they can do in their college life. 𝐃𝐎'𝐬:   1) 𝑨𝒄𝒂𝒅𝒆𝒎𝒊𝒄𝒔 The first and foremost thing you should do is to give priority to your academics. Try to maintain a good CGPA throughout your college and trust me it helps. I am not telling you to be a part of top 1%, if you can it’s great, but even if you can’t, having a decent one always helps.   2) 𝑰𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒏𝒔𝒉𝒊𝒑𝒔 If you are in DU, you will see every next person is doing some sort of internship. You know why? They want to get some practical experience and to put something on their Resume.   3) 𝑰𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝑪𝒐𝒍𝒍𝒆𝒈𝒆 𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒑𝒆𝒕𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔 Be it Quizzes, Sprints, Debates or whatever else, I would suggest do participate regardless of results. You will be able to create lifelong memories and will get different experiences, and just think what if you win? You will get cash prizes and winning hampers Now, how will you get to know about such competitions, simply go to Unstop 4) 𝑪𝒂𝒔𝒆 𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒑𝒆𝒕𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔 What’s the one thing I regret of not doing from my 1st year, is participating in Case Competitions. I realized in my final year how important they are for one, who want to diversify his knowledge to various domains (mainly consulting and policy making) and want to improve his communication skills. In DU circuit they are getting organized regularly by different colleges. Do participate! 5) 𝑪𝒐𝒓𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝑪𝒂𝒔𝒆 𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒑𝒆𝒕𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔 Many Big MNCs like EY, Deloitte, HSBC, etc. conduct various competitions and most of the time, their winners get the chance to intern at those companies. Check them out! 6) 𝑭𝒆𝒍𝒍𝒐𝒘𝒔𝒉𝒊𝒑 𝑷𝒓𝒐𝒈𝒓𝒂𝒎𝒔 Companies like DE Shaw & Co, and McKinsey provides fellowship programs to female’s undergraduates and definitely they hold a good value and gives a great learning experience.  7) 𝑷𝒓𝒐𝒇𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝑪𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒔𝒆𝒔 If you are like me, who wants to dive into the professional world and want to hold some professional degree, you can start them simultaneously with your college. There are lot many options, CA/CS/CMA or CFA or ACCA and so on… 8) 𝑪𝒐𝒍𝒍𝒆𝒈𝒆 𝑺𝒐𝒄𝒊𝒆𝒕𝒊𝒆𝒔 Do join at least 1 society of your college. Now which one to join, is totally upon you and your interest. Team work, multitasking capabilities and communication skills are some of the things which you will get from there. 𝐃𝐎𝐍'𝐓: Doubting Yourself.... You will face FOMO, and it's okay to feel low sometimes, but doubting yourself is not a good option. There will be time when your friends or batchmates will be doing better than you, but trust me your time will come too. Well that's all from my end. P.S.: Fellow batchmates, please add on more points if in case I missed out something. #delhiuniversity #collegelife #experiences #ramjascollege

Follow these actionable tips to increase the value your interns get from your program so they can give it right back with added skills and increased productivity