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In 2024, are you looking for an internship that accelerates your professional career with unparalleled impact? *Hint: You're looking for Northwestern Mutual's Top 10 accredited Financial Representative Internship!* Wondering if it's right for you? Check out the 2023 Wrapped Takeaways from our previous interns!

Love this self-reflection prompt from Chick-fil-A Corporate Support Center. Sharing my thoughts below, and would love to hear yours! --- In my first job, a skill I learned that still serves me today is... the value of adaptability. Early in my career, interning with eSports & convention marketing campaigns, I quickly realized that no event or project ever goes exactly as planned. Whether it was resolving unexpected issues like a tardy vendor or finding creative solutions on the fly, expecting the unexpected made all the difference. The fast-paced environment and long hours of the event world have taught me that success often times comes from anticipating needs and taking decisive action quickly. How you react to the curveballs thrown your way is a critical aspect of quality success and leadership. These lessons in adaptability and proactive problem-solving have not only shaped my professional journey but also enriched my personal life. Despite all our planning, we never 100% know what’s coming next - and that unpredictability is what makes the journey exciting! Remember to embrace change with an open mindset and take initiative where you can today! #EarlyCareer #SkillDevelopment #Adaptability #InternshipSeason

Yesterday marked the conclusion of my internship with Nannette Nocon a private wealth advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC. I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to learn from an industry professional with 40 years of experience. The support of Nannette and her team helped me flourish. Key Takeaways: 1. Prioritizing/Time Management: The early exposure to the difference between full-time work and school became evident. There can be more freedom within one work day, whereas school has a more rigid schedule. This internship taught me how to manage my time in a professional setting, and reprioritize as new tasks were presented. 2. Heart/Passion: Seeing first hand how passionate and positive Nannette was every day was so inspiring. It is true what they say about loving what you do and its impact on a person’s success. Seeing how love and energy Nannette puts into her meetings was amazing, pushing me to put my best foot forward. 3. Always ask questions: Nannette always said that the people with the questions tend to learn more than those with the answers. With that piece of advice, I felt empowered to ask for help or clarification throughout this experience. Asking questions enabled me to improve my communication skills. As I learned to concisely convey what I was struggling with, what needed to be accomplished and when. With this in mind, I was successfully able to collaborate with other team members to get tasks completed in a timely manner. I want to end by saying a huge thank you to Nocon & Associates. I will miss you all so much, but look forward to staying connected and seeing where my future goes!

🌟 Embracing Interns: The Backbone of Innovation 🌟 Interns aren't just coffee runners or document filers. They're the lifeblood of fresh perspectives and untapped potential! 💡 Here's why we value our interns: 1️⃣ Diverse Perspectives: Interns inject new ideas and fresh viewpoints into our projects, challenging the status quo and sparking innovation. 2️⃣ Skill Development: Internships offer invaluable hands-on experience, nurturing talent and cultivating the leaders of tomorrow. 3️⃣ Bridging Generations: Interns bridge the gap between seasoned professionals and the digital-native generation, fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange. 4️⃣ Mutual Growth: As interns learn from us, we learn from them! It's a symbiotic relationship where both parties grow and evolve together. Want to learn more about the Key to Career program with Darlington County School District? Contact Shannon Flowers, PhD and let us get an intern in your business to help foster growth and development!

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Thanks University of Missouri-Kansas City for asking me to weigh in on how internships can make a huge impact on your career, especially when you land one in grad school that provides you with a ton of practical and relevant work experience. I’ll have to find the full video but here’s a snapshot of the piece: https://lnkd.in/gGsPbb5m

Did you know that many of our interns choose to return and spend their summers with us MULTIPLE times? Listen to Sydney, a student at James Madison University, who has just wrapped up her THIRD summer with General Dynamics Mission Systems. Thinking about the way ahead and want to know more about our internship programs? Save our page for future use! ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gT8C_j79 #FutureLeaders #EngineeringIntern #InternshipProgram

Free webinar next week from Inside Higher Ed with participation from National Association of Colleges and Employers! Check it out!

As we continue to guide our summer interns, some of our team began reflecting on their own internship experiences. We’re curious how other seasoned professionals would answer this question: If you could do your internship over again, what would you do differently? Please join the conversation and share your thoughts in the comments below!

With the Fall semester quickly approaching, it's important to consider what goals you have and how you will accomplish them ✅ If your goal is to gain hands-on experience, let Northwestern Mutual's New Tampa and Clearwater offices help you. Message me to learn more about our Top 100 Internship program!