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For the students in my network who are still looking for a summer internship: ?There is NO bad opportunity. ? Looking back at my own career journey, I'm incredibly grateful for the internships I took, even when I wasn't sure if they were the right fit. I applied to numerous internships at what everyone considered "top" companies, but never landed them. Or, even an interview, if I'm being honest. My resume was garbage, to be honest. Instead, I embraced what came my way and approached each opportunity with gratitude. My first internship was in social media and public relations for a local museum. I had no clue what a content calendar was, how to write a press release, or what it meant to dress in "business casual." Yet, by the end of my time there, I learned all of those things! PR wasn't for me, but I had a real internship on my resume. A win! My second internship was a game day intern for a minor league baseball team. While I would never say I'm passionate about baseball, I learned about sports operations and had a really fun summer. The community I had in this internship was essential during that phase of my life. (PS: I also learned baseball didn't have a half time. How did I get this internship? I'll never know.) My third internship was the Disney College Program. Those six months taught me more about networking and potential career paths than my entire time in school up to that point. It opened doors to two more internships with Disney in management and marketing before I even graduated, which I attribute to catapulting me to where I am today. Mindset is everything, and you never know what incredible experiences you might be missing out on if you don't embrace the opportunities that come your way. Keep an open mind, and remember that every experience, no matter how unexpected, can be a stepping stone to something great. #internships #careers #mindset #students #jobsearch

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Organizations that you are sleeping on if you have not joined them as student in the tech space! This is especially if you a sophomore or Freshman and your not yet informed when I first started college it was really hard finding a community as a student in computer science! Yes there were clubs and organizations but there was limited support and this was a challenge because I wanted to be able to take advantage of every resource out there especially the free ones! So you know what I did I research and I can’t tell you how happy I am to have joined so many communities were you find opportunities like attending career fairs,going to tech conferences, or even just finding out about the many opportunities for students still in school and the best part is there is not gatekeeping and it’s absolutely free to join! So if you were like me here are a list of organizations you can join today This post is brought to you by The Tech Girlies community 1. The Tech Girlies: This organization mission is to redefine the jobsearch for every student out there while building a community where resources and job opportunities are posted everyday! They presently have their first ever event coming up with some amazing students who have broken through the job market and are about to start full time jobs and internships check their page for more details 2. ColorStack : This organizations goal is to empower black and Latino students in the computer science space They work with different big tech companies and provide career summits, fam Friday and they have irl where community members can meet up plus their yearly summit is coming up and it going to be packed with resources! 3. Rewriting the Code This is a non-profit organization who mission is to empower women in tech and bring opportunities and resources to us. They also have career fairs and community events practically every month. They also partner with many corporate companies to bring more opportunities for women in tech Product Haven : Now if your looking to break into product management this is for you this community provides different pm job resources and opportunities. They have resume reviews, gain advice on how to tackle pm interview and find different pm job or internship opportunities each day on their slack channel BobaTalks Honnestly one of my favorites no matter what field you’re looking to break into in tech get free mentorship from big tech and FAANG employees for free. Like you literally don’t see this anywhere. Take advantage of this opportunity prepare for mock interviews or just get general career advice from people who are actually in the tech space! These are all free communities to join There are many communities out their if you have a community and I didn’t mention it aimed to help students or job seekers go ahead and mention it in the chat Follow the tech girlies for more Repost so this reaches more students #oppurtunities #resources #jobsearch #tech #student #network

Interested in a paid internship opportunity? What's your North Star?! Calling sophomores graduating in December 2026 or May 2027 to tap into their north star with Vanguard! Expand your horizons, gain exposure to industry change makers, AND secure your spot for Vanguard's 2026 College to Corporate Summer Internships. Don't miss this amazing opportunity. Application period 2/24 - 3/31. Apply now: https://lnkd.in/epcFp__j #lifeatvanguard #Inclusionatvanguard

I'm on the BobaTalks website as a Mentor! ?? I'm listed under the "Gaming" Section of the website! This ties into my 2025 goals of giving back to the community and wanting to break more people into gaming and esports. Feel free to book time with me to discuss the industry, live event production, talent management, anything relating to esports and marketing. As always, I take open DMs on LinkedIn and X as well for coffee chats and networking opportunities. https://lnkd.in/gnVM7i-h

Hello LinkedIn!!! I’m happy to share that the BobaTalks website is back up. We took some time over the holiday break to work on giving it an update, and it looks amazing. https://www.bobatalks.com Thank you to Emma Li Vivian Le and all our amazing designers for spending their holidays and free time working on the website. Shoutout to Mary Zhu and Develop for Good for introducing them to us!!! ??Isanna Wong ??Akankshya Sahoo ??Carmen Mak ??Elaine P. ??Kelvin Chau ??Wynne Tseng ??Sophia Huynh And a another thank you to Alice Liu and Alicia Zhen for their incredible work with the rebrand of BobaTalks - for turning your vision into something students can trust and identify with ?? — With the website back up, our mentor applications are back up again! If you’d like to mentor any students casually about life or career, BobaTalks is a great place for you. https://lnkd.in/gbp5x-FX We want to be a place where students who feel lost can go to. That’s the kind of help we give :)

UPDATE: Payton has been located!!! Thank you all for the support. Our family is so grateful.???? Hey Linkedin Fam, My 15 year old cousin went missing on Sunday & my family would love any assistance we can get on locating her. Payton is currently a sophmore at Red Bank Catholic & LOVES soccer. Her mom stated that she was last seen wearing black and red checkered pajama pants, black shoes, a white zip-up hoodie and a dark jacket. She was also carrying a black backpack & seen boarding a train to Newark Penn Station. I’d really appreciate it if you can share this in hopes that it reaches someone who may have seen her either on the train or in the NJ/NY area the last few days. I don’t believe her parents are on Linkedin but if anyone has any info, you can share it with me or anyone below. Thank you so much! Mya Daniels Debra Daniels DayVonna Gill, MEd Imeera Cox

We are back! After an extended hiatus, Beyond the Books is back and excited for our next episode! A number of you have submitted even more questions through our suggestions forms and in the discord - so we’re doing a bonus, live pod! Albert Shih, a Financial Advisor with 10 years of experience, returns to answer all your personal finance questions alongside. ?? February 21, 2025 at 7:30PM EST (4:30PM PT). ?? To be held live on YouTube. If you want your personal finance questions answered, you can submit them here: https://lnkd.in/gNp5PgEJ … and watch your questions being answered live here: https://lnkd.in/gNmAPTgM Missed pt 1? Check it out here https://lnkd.in/gdjXPxr3.?

Failing consistently just landed me a dream internship! ?? Today, I'm thrilled to announce that I'll be joining C Spire this summer as a Customer Products PM Intern! But let's rewind and celebrate the failures that got me here: ?? The Stats of Failure: ? 300+ internship applications submitted ? 300+ rejections received ? 50+ recruiters messaged, most of whom never replied ? Countless hours refining resumes, cover letters, and my LinkedIn profile Each "no" chipped away at my confidence. Each ghosted message and rejection email led to discouragement. There were days I questioned if I had made a mistake switching career paths. But here's the best part about failure: it's the world's best teacher if you're willing to learn. ?? Every rejection forced me to refine my approach: ? Turned LinkedIn into my personal brand platform ?? ? Launched a startup and made my first sale ?? ? Became an officer for different organizations ???? ? Attended every tech meetup and PM workshop I could find, even when I felt like an imposter ?? As our wise Animal Crossing otter friend Pascal says, "A belly flop is just a swan dive getting workshopped" and I workshopped a lot of them. ?? To Katherine Dehmer and Corey Feldstein at C Spire: thank you for your help in the hiring process and for seeing potential in my journey of growth. I'm excited to work with the Product team this summer! To my fellow students: Embrace your failures. They're not stop signs; they're redirections. Be proactive, not reactive. Your dream opportunity might not exist yet—so go out there and create it! ?? Lastly, shoutout to all the wonderful mentors and inspirations I've met along the way. Thank you to jeff nguyen, Christina Wang, Macy So, Kimberly S. for being so kind, supportive, and encouraging on this journey. ?? Share your own Failing Forward journey below - let's celebrate our stumbles together! ?? __________ ?? Like and repost to inspire others to embrace their failures! ?? Follow Matthew Li to join the "Failing Forward" adventure #FailingForward? #professionaldevelopment #university #students #internship #career #networking #jobsearch #productmanagement #programmanagement

???Exciting Opportunity for High School Seniors in Atlanta!??? Are you a high school senior passionate about technology and eager to explore a career in tech? Look no further! Microsoft is thrilled to announce the?Discovery Program: Internship Opportunities for High School Seniors?in Atlanta. During this 4-week internship, you'll gain hands-on project experience, develop professional skills, and receive mentorship from Microsoft employees. Discover how your passions can evolve into a career in tech at Microsoft and beyond. I had the pleasure of being a mentor to Nathan Thwaites who is currently a first-year student at Georgia Tech, majoring in Computer Science. Program Highlights: - Hands-on learning and project experience - Professional skill development - Mentorship from Microsoft employees - Explore technology opportunities that make a difference Eligibility: - High school seniors graduating before the program start date - Must live and attend high school within 50 miles of Atlanta, Georgia - Completed pre-calculus or an equivalent course by the start of the program Applications for 2025 are now open! Don't miss this chance to kickstart your tech career with one of the world's leading technology companies. ???https://lnkd.in/g6_Wu6DF #Microsoft #Internship #HighSchoolSeniors #TechCareers #DiscoveryProgram #Atlanta