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From Internships to Innovation: Founders Who Embodied Humility. Jeff Bezos: Before founding Amazon, Jeff Bezos worked as an intern at several companies, including Fitel, Bankers Trust, and D.E. Shaw. His experience at D.E. Shaw, a quantitative hedge fund, influenced his decision to start an online bookstore, which eventually evolved into Amazon. Satya Nadella: The CEO of Microsoft, Satya Nadella, interned at Sun Microsystems during his college years. His experience and exposure to technology during his internship played a role in shaping his understanding of the industry. Susan Wojcicki: Susan Wojcicki, the CEO of YouTube, began her career as an intern at Intel. Her early experience at the tech giant contributed to her later success as one of Google's earliest employees and her instrumental role in the growth of YouTube. Tim Cook: Apple's CEO, Tim Cook, interned at IBM while he was pursuing his MBA. This experience allowed him to witness the inner workings of a tech giant, providing valuable insights that later benefited his role at Apple. These founders' experiences as interns played a role in shaping their perspectives, honing their skills, and providing them with valuable insights that they later leveraged to build and lead their own successful companies. #internship #founders #intern #startup

It's May, and that means intern season is here! 🎉 If you are getting ready to start a new internship in the next few weeks, we've got you covered with tips from our prior PayPal interns! For all the industry professionals, let's help build the next generation - make sure to share your top piece of advice for folks starting their first internship below. 👇   Learn more about PayPal’s Global Internship and Graduate programs here: https://bit.ly/3JamZ6M   #PayPalInterns #PayPalCareers  #internships #techinternship #fintechcareers

Are you preparing to start an internship in 2024? We’ve got you covered! We asked our PayPal interns to share advice they would give to their pre-intern selves. ⭐️ Remember, the journey is just as important as the destination.  🗺️   ➡️ Learn more about PayPal’s Global Internship and Graduate programs here: https://bit.ly/3JamZ6M   #PayPalInterns #PayPalCareers

Are you preparing to start an internship in 2024? We’ve got you covered! We asked our PayPal interns to share advice they would give to their pre-intern selves, and now we’re sharing it with you! 🫶 ⭐️ Remember, the journey is just as important as the destination.  🗺️   ➡️ Learn more about PayPal’s Global Internship and Graduate programs here: https://bit.ly/3JamZ6M   #PayPalInterns #PayPalCareers

Buzzing with Excitement at Amazon Internship Fair! 🚀 Whoa, what a ride at the Amazon Internship Fair! 🎉 The energy was off the charts as we delved into a whirlwind of presentations and insights from the rockstar leaders at Amazon. From Paul Grammaticopoulos exhilarating kick-off to Douglas Garner mind-blowing business-tech fusion, every moment was a burst of inspiration! 💥 Beatriz Llanderal, you've got us dreaming beyond coding, and Erin O'Donnell, you've set our science-loving hearts on fire! 🔥 Oh, and can we talk about the support for 2023 interns across Africa? 🌍 Cat Favret, you're a legend! The passion and dedication oozing from each presenter left us ready to conquer the Amazon universe! 🌟 Let's not forget our guiding stars, Sophie Neely and @Lucy Griffiths, lighting the way through this incredible journey. #ReadyToAmazon #BringOnTheAdventure #AmazonInternshipFair.#amazon #aws

▶️During my internship as an Equity Research Analyst, I gained insights into the disruptive power of interactive technologies. Interactive disruption involves leveraging innovative technologies to transform industries and reshape traditional business models. ⏩Examples include e-commerce giants like Amazon and Alibaba, FinTech pioneers. ⏭️As an analyst, I identified interactive disruptors by analyzing emerging technologies, market trends, and competitive landscapes. Evaluating their ⏯️investment potential, I focused on sustainable competitive advantages and scalability. 🔀Completing this internship has deepened my understanding of interactive disruption and sparked a desire to contribute to its exploration in the investment community. Equivaluesearch #investment #community #research #like #power #internship #sustainable #fintech #amazon #commerce #businessmodels #scalability

The Early Bird Gets the Internship 🌟 Missed the summer internship boat for 2023? Don't worry, the early prep for Summer 2024 starts now! Did you know 57.5% of graduates with job offers had internship experience? It's clear, internships are crucial. 📆 For the planners: Big names like Amazon start their hunt for interns as early as August for the following year. Yes, that's almost a year in advance! 📈 For the go-getters: JPMorgan and other industry leaders are on the lookout for summer 2024's fresh talent. Now's the time to polish those resumes! 🔍 For the strategists: Smaller companies also plan ahead, often opening applications months before the start date. Don't wait for the summer rush. Start your internship journey today and stay ahead of the curve! #InternshipSeason #CareerPreparation #Summer2024 #EarlyBird #ProfessionalGrowth

Want to know how you could secure an internship at Amazon? Rafiq provides a step-by-step breakdown of how he was successful in the application process ✅ Learn the tips and tricks to help give you an edge 🚀 Read the full post using the link in our bio 👀 #amazon #internship #earlycareers

Proud mentor moment 🤩💫 2 of my career students landed summer internships at Microsoft & Amazon for the upcoming summer!! One of these students booked a coaching 1:1 with me, the other attended one of my workshops, and this is what they had to say about it ⬇️ "Morgan related to me on so many levels, and we had a great chat. She helped me out with a lot of things including the recruitment cycle, the best options for me, and the anxiety and stress that comes with a career in tech. 10/10 Morgan :)" ~ Anushka, Incoming SWE Intern at Amazon '24. "I really appreciated the time Morgan took to thoroughly go through the resume and application process of applications for internships and such. Especially for someone like me who wants to pivot into the more technological industry and product management, she did a great job explaining the entire process in detail and emphasizing how, nowadays, having a cover letter is something she still finds to be important, which I especially agree with trying to break into the field of product management. This was very worth it and an invaluable session for me to attend and be a part of." ~ [name redacted for privacy at the request of the individual], Incoming SWE Intern at Microsoft '24. Words cannot describe how proud I am of these two, and they truly put in the work to make it happen! 💡 If you want to be like these two and land your dream internship or early career role, my calendar & inbox are open! ➡️ Book a 1:1 with me ⇒ https://lnkd.in/duVG8gkK ➡️ Get your resume reviewed by me ⇒ https://lnkd.in/gj9hGkVu ➡️ Secure a 1:1 recurring monthly mentorship spot with me ⇒ https://lnkd.in/d7NqnJFC ➡️ Subscribe to my early careers newsletter ⇒ https://lnkd.in/gAdbCWDn #earlycareer #jobsearchtips #internships #summerinternship #jobsearch

Summertime is MBA/College Intern time…how was your last internship? Some weeks ago in our Amazon campus I started meeting some of the MBA/College interns who are spending the summer running some projects/innovations with us. Recently I attended some initial demos of their projects and I enjoyed seeing the freshness and boldness of some of their ideas, regardless of the feasibility/market readiness of them. It was the pure energy of innovation and drive to make an impact during their internship that was contagious. Some days ago we came together at a social event where I had the possibility to chat with many of them about their aspirations, doubts in the career and Amazon overall. Some of their questions were very insightful and were a testament on how much thinking they are doing about their career/job choices. One thing that I shared with them though, is that careers very seldom are a straight path and usually it is the turns that you take where you learned the most. There is no playbook for career. You hear many truths about career development from many people. Listen to other people’s truths and then create your own truth. I thought back about my last internship (some years ago I have to admit) where senior leaders shared with me views that I did not understand at that time but that I realized to be great advice some years later. This reminded me as well on the relevance of sharing your experience with your interns so you can have an impact on their growth, either through feedback on their projects, their code or their career decisions. Wishing you a great week with many Intern conversations. P.