All articles tagged with #internship
Originally Published 7 months ago — by Business Insider
Citadel's internship program emphasizes three key success factors for interns: being 'commercial' by understanding market relevance, collaborating effectively within teams, and practicing self-awareness for continuous improvement, which are introduced during the first week of the program.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Fortune
Baldvin Oddson, CEO of the Musicians Club, a Wyoming-based online musical instrument store, fired 90% of his staff for missing a morning meeting. The mass firing, conducted via Slack, affected 99 out of 110 employees, many of whom were unpaid remote interns. Oddson defended his decision on LinkedIn, claiming it strengthened the company, despite backlash and the challenges of coordinating schedules for unpaid remote workers.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The New York Times
Ruben Amorim, set to become Manchester United's new manager, previously interned under Jose Mourinho at Carrington as part of a high-performance football coaching course. The course, organized by Mourinho and Prof. Antonio Veloso, aimed to bridge academic study with practical coaching. Amorim, a former international player, stood out for his understanding of the game and humility. His internship involved observing Mourinho's training sessions and learning managerial skills. Amorim's rapid rise in coaching, marked by his ambition and unique style, has drawn comparisons to Mourinho.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Yahoo Entertainment
Journalist Touré accuses Diddy of terminating his cousin's internship after the intern refused Diddy's alleged sexual advance to "stay the night" with him. This comes amid mounting allegations of sexual assault and other salacious claims against Diddy, including drug-fueled sexual romps and human trafficking, although he has not been arrested or charged with a crime and maintains his innocence.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by New York Post
NYU freshman spends over $10,000 traveling to Florida every weekend for a six-month internship at The Ritz-Carlton, Naples, due to the competitive nature of the hospitality internship market. Despite the financial and logistical challenges, Vincent Campanaro finds the experience valuable and is dedicated to learning about customer service and the Ritz-Carlton philosophy.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Fox Business
NYU student Vincent Campanaro travels from New York to Florida every weekend for his hospitality internship at The Ritz-Carlton Naples, spending $10,000 over six months on commuting costs. Despite the financial strain and occasional airport sleeping, he considers the experience "fantastic" and valuable for his professional development.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NASA
NASA offers internship opportunities and a diverse portfolio of learning resources for K-12 students to engage in STEM topics and experience the thrill of exploration. Their STEM Search tool provides access to hands-on activities, videos, lesson plans, and more, while the Surprisingly STEM video series showcases various NASA careers. Students can also sign up for the NASA EXPRESS newsletter to stay updated on workshops, internships, contests, and at-home activities.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Fortune
Chet Kapoor, who interned at NeXT Computer under Steve Jobs, advises college graduates to pay to work for impressive people, emphasizing that the experience gained from working with smart individuals is invaluable. Kapoor believes that the first four years of one's career shape their personality and professional trajectory. He suggests focusing on the people you work with rather than the company itself. Kapoor, who started his entrepreneurial journey early, went on to become the CEO of Gluecode, which he sold to IBM, and later became the CEO of Apigee, which was acquired by Google for $625 million. He advises against priming a business for sale and instead emphasizes building a strong business with great people and customers.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Yahoo Finance
Chet Kapoor, who interned at NeXT Computer under Steve Jobs, advises college graduates to pay to work for impressive people, emphasizing that the experience gained from working with smart individuals is invaluable and can shape one's career trajectory. Kapoor, who started his entrepreneurial journey early, believes in the importance of balancing profit and loss and being your own boss to prepare for leadership. He also shares his tip for priming a business for sale: focus on building a successful business, hiring great people, and attracting customers, rather than actively seeking a sale.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CNBC
Sophia Celentano, a 21-year-old intern at Ogilvy Health in Parsippany, New Jersey, commutes by plane once a week from her parent's house in Charleston, South Carolina, to avoid paying $3,500-a-month New York rent for three months on an intern's salary. Celentano's super-commute costs her about $225 per week, including a round-trip flight from Charleston to Newark Liberty International Airport, Ubers between the airport and her office, and food. She estimates that she saves at least $2,000 this summer, and her super-commute has helped her have a healthier work-life balance.