Getting Ahead as the Summer Rolls On ??(7/5)

Getting Ahead as the Summer Rolls On ??(7/5)

Welcome back?to the Knockout Newsletter, brought to you by?The?Final?Round. The workplace is changing by the minute, and you need to be ready. Our objective is simple: every other Tuesday, we send you insight to help you?knock out?the competition,?advance?past the final round interview, and?grow?in your career.

PS: We hope you had a blast over the 4th of July Weekend ??

Thank you for joining us in the ring.?Let’s?go…

-AJ Eckstein

What’s New?

Episode 28 - Snapchat!

Ever heard of Snapchat? We chatted with not 1 but 2 Recruiters from Snap Inc.!?Alex Bader?and?Lauren Turrisi?are Lead Business Recruiters at?Snap?having worked there for a combined 4+ years. Previously, Alex spent 8 years as a Talent Acquisition Manager at?Hulu?and Lauren spent 3 years as a Talent Acquisition Senior Manager at?Ketchum, a PR agency.

We discuss the?recruiting competition?between Snapchat and other social media platforms (TikTok, Instagram, etc.), their?thoughts on XR?(extended reality), the dos and don’ts of?recruiter phone screens, and more! This episode is one of our favorite (Snapchat) memories, and we bet it will be one of yours as well…

Listen to the full episode?here!

Your Questions, Answered.

Have a?career question?for us? We are here to?support our community?by answering your pressing career questions. Be sure that you are?subscribed?to stay up to date with our responses to your questions (submit here)!

Question:?Now that Summer is here, how can I get (and stay ahead) of others, while still enjoying myself before returning to school?

-Owen M.

The Summer has finally arrived! School’s out, the temperature is high, and fun times are ahead. At the same time, Summer presents a great opportunity to network, prep for interviews, and refine your resume (in a less-stressful environment!). Take advantage of the career services that many schools offer over the Summer.?The Final Round also offers a TON of resources?to help you throughout the process, from?blog posts?to both?long and short-form video content, and even a Free?LinkedIn Learning course!

Creating a schedule for yourself?is helpful to stay on track and minimize stress. Even when you’re not in class, find a few hours a week to focus on your career development. We’ve found that?blocking off 3-4 hours?at the same time each week can help create a sense of commitment and will go a long way!

It’s also important to note that the Summer is a great time to?take a break?from the stress, enjoy time with friends, and clear your head. Stay on track, and be aware of your deadlines, all while still making time to recharge your batteries — your body and mind need it.

Business Buzz

What’s going on in the world of recruiting, careers, job/internship searches, employment, and layoffs.

The start of summer is upon us! While bankers, consultants, and employees across all other industries are more than familiar with heavy workloads, many employers do prioritize summer fun both inside and outside the office. Let’s check out what some of the nation’s top firms have done and continue to do to keep their employees happy.

Deloitte University

Located in Westlake, Texas,?Deloitte University?is a half learning center/half retreat, providing a wide range of activities for over 4,500 recruits and interns every year. From fitness centers and health consultants to a wide range of top-quality food offerings, Deloitte University provides its employees a great opportunity to connect, learn, and also unwind.

Meta’s Menlo Park Arcade

Meta’s world-renowned?Menlo Park HQ?offers more than just an elaborate workspace for its employees. Emphasizing a work-hard, play-hard attitude, Menlo park provides Meta employees the opportunity to unwind in its vintage video arcade. Meta’s Menlo Park arcade is just one example of companies going above and beyond to create an incredible office space for their employees.

Google’s 150-foot Rule

Google is known for having some of the coolest, most creative offices across the world; and to go with it, some of the best perks and rewards programs. Employees at Google offices are not only allowed but?encouraged?to design their workspaces as they would like. Google has a “150-foot rule,” meaning no matter where you work in the offices, you will never be less than 150 ft. from a (free) meal, snack, or beverage.

Bain & Company’s “Extra 10s”

Consulting firms are considered to have some of the most demanding work hours; however, that doesn’t mean these firms don’t care about their employees’ lives outside of work. Bain & Company offers its employees “Extra 10s” which gives “Bainies” (employees at Bain) the chance to get involved in groups/organizations such as Bain Band, the Wellness Team, Run Club, the Green Team, Inspire (pro-bono consulting), Women at Bain, and more.

Why it Matters

Work can be long and stressful, and employers know this. Now more than ever, employers are going above and beyond to ensure their employees are happy at their job, whether inside or outside of the office. So when recruiting for roles, make sure you ask about the additional opportunities such as benefits and perks.

Be sure to visit our?podcasts page?to hear what Recruiters say about their company cultures, ranging from LinkedIn to Spotify and more!

Partnership Knockout Stories

Calling all organizations, schools/universities, companies, and student groups… The Final Round has partnered with several entities, from UCLA to LinkedIn. We’re always looking to partner to help accelerate our mission of helping job-seekers navigate through the career development process.

Check out what our partners have to say about working with us… and why you should?apply?to do so, too.

Interested in partnering with The Final Round? Visit our page?here!

Highlight Internships and Jobs

Below, we highlight some recent?internships?and?jobs?that you may find interesting. Gain the competitive edge by listening to secret tips/tricks from the exact Recruiters for the internships and jobs on this?curated job board.

Click the opportunity you’d like to learn more about

Internship Board

Job Board

Find the full list of internships/jobs on our job board?here.

The Final Question ??

How are you getting ahead this Summer, and what are you doing to ENJOY this time off? Let us know by leaving a comment below!

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----- (Written by?Bryan Hanley; Edited by?AJ Eckstein)