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When people ask me about an origin story for Extern, I think back to my first job at Morgan Stanley. 🏦 I landed a perennially-coveted role of graduates as an investment banking analyst. 📈 Then a serious case of tendonitis took over and, overnight, I couldn’t type anymore. Doctors and therapists couldn’t help, other than to tell me to lay off typing.  I was convinced my career was over (because what good is an analyst who can’t type, right?). 🤕 Life has taught many lessons since then (i.e. problems rarely represent the existential crises we assign them), but I’m always grateful for what that particular setback revealed. While I recovered, my Vice President had the clever idea of asking me to coach and mentor the summer interns. The interns were green and everyone was far too busy to help them fix busted spreadsheets. I finally had a use! And the interns had a full-time analyst with nothing else to do but sit next to them, make their Excel model formulas flow, and make sure the footnotes were correct before their pitch books had to go up the chain of command. 📁 Most interns and entry level employees don’t have access to an employee or manager who has nothing else to do but instruct, coach, and mentor.  And since the interns eventually operated at the level of an analyst with a year of experience, ALL interns mentored got offers to come back full time, a rare occurrence. ↩ ❓The ROI for companies to support young talent with employee resources on real work projects regularly comes into question.  I write more about why busy employees cannot support student upskilling on real work experiences at a greater scale than today in Part 3 of “The Case for Inventing a New Form of Work Experience: the Externship” 👇 👉 https://lnkd.in/dXuBdwMP 👈 🔎 At Extern, we've studied these roadblocks through our work with numerous leaders and employees from Fortune 1000’s to startups.  The insights we've developed working alongside project managers over the years led to the creation of a new form of work experience -- the remote Externship -- that prioritizes a delightful experience for companies working with young talent. #Internships #EducationEquality #EarlyTalentRecruitment #FutureOfWork #BridgingTheGap #Externships

⭐ A practice is only as good as its people, whether that’s administrative office staff or financial advisors. 🏆 In a competitive landscape, finding quality talent isn’t always easy. However, recruitment is an effective and rewarding strategy to meet your growth goals, and there’s no shortage of recruiting strategies financial advisors can use to attract top talent to their firm. ✔ TARGET NEW TALENT: Consider reaching out to nearby universitites that offer relevant degrees and CFP programs. ✔ LEVERAGE EXISTING NETWORKS: Ask for leads from family, friends and fellow practices. ✔ CONSIDER DEVELOPING AN INTERNSHIP PROGRAM: Internships are a great way to judge a potential entry-level candidate’s skills and cultural fit. ✔ ATTEND EVENTS: Connect with other industry professionals through networking events. Momentum Wealth Partners offers advisors a variety of services and materials to help make the recruiting and onboarding process as smooth as possible, including complimentary recruiting support from our Business Development Team. If you are interested in learning more about our recruiting services, reach out for a brief and confidential conversation at [email protected] #wealthmanagement #financialadvisors #merrilllynch #wellsfargo #morganstanley #ubs #edwardjones

The Secret Weapon Every Organization is Underutilizing... Internships. High Impact, High Output. Scalable. Supersized. Targeted & Personalized. I know, I know. We all spirtually love internships and secretly loathe managing them. We also know the difference they made in each and every one of our careers. They allowed us for the first time to build solid experience, expand our social capital and even the crappy ones taught us what to avoid and where the pitfalls might lie. But what if.... What if we could completely reimagine the internship experience from beginning to end so it didn't suck to manage and one that actually became a net benefit driver for everyone involved? You can and for the organizations already doing this (AT&T Meta Macquarie Group The Home Depot National Geographic etc) it is a massive competitive edge that will revolutionize the future of work and education. Externships That Are Serious Business So of course it took an MIT finance guy turned entrepreneur to pull back the curtain and completely overhaul, no reimagine the internship to be what it should have always been....an AI powered externship that expands opportunity to students everywhere, provides a targeted and guided experience that delivers relevant, high quality work outputs in record time for less than what most are currently spending managing outdated programs. That's exactly what Matt Wilkerson and his brilliant team at Paragon One are pioneering and you need to meet them. Like this week, this month. They are some of the cookest, sharpest people you will ever meet and have the privilege to work with and they will, I guarantee it, change the way you think about internships forever. This is the future of work. Onwards. Marlene Jia Mike Eng Aaron Hurst Jennifer Siebel Newsom Lauren Bean Buitta Garrett Petraia Barbara Annis Prof. Jonathan A.J. Wilson PhD DLitt Saul Betmead de Chasteigner Adam Powell Nicholas Cull Larry Louie Samineh I. Shaheem, PhD Dr. Bita Sarah Haynes, Ph.D. Marcia Lorente Anne Devereux-Mills John McNeel Gregg O'Neill in/PACT @

🚨 Advocating for Change: Unpaid Internships Must End! 🚨 👥 Hey LinkedIn community, I hope this post finds you well! Today, I want to shed light on a pressing issue that affects countless individuals seeking professional growth - Unpaid Internships. 🤝💼 🔍 It's time to address the elephant in the room: If someone's work contributes to money generation, why shouldn't they be compensated for their efforts? 💰🌐 🚫 Unpaid internships perpetuate inequality and hinder access to opportunities. They disproportionately impact those who may not have the financial means to work without pay, limiting diversity and inclusion in the workforce. 🌐🤝 👉 I strongly believe that it's time to reconsider the system. Let's advocate for fair compensation for interns who contribute to the success and profitability of organizations. 💡💼 🌐 It's not just about the money; it's about acknowledging the value and effort interns bring to the table. Let's work towards a culture that values every individual's contribution, fostering a more equitable and inclusive professional landscape. 🌈🌍 🔄 If you agree that unpaid internships need to be reconsidered, share this post and let's amplify our collective voice for change! 💪📢 #innovation #management #HumanResources #digitalmarketing #technology #creativity #Future #futurism #Entrepreneurship #Careers #AdvocateForChange

Financially, hiring an intern makes sense. Since college interns are relatively inexperienced and generally only stay with you for three months at most, you can pay them less than your full-time employees. Still, interns shouldn't be relegated to "glorified errand runner" status. If you hire the right talent and treat them well, interns can save you much more than salary expenses.

61% of “entry-level” jobs require at least three years of work experience. Pause and let that sink in. 👀 It’s 2024, and a degree is no longer a golden ticket to getting a job. 👉It's easy to point fingers at companies for setting steep entry barriers, but let's face it - businesses will do what's best for them, and hiring someone green is seen as a gamble. So if it takes experience to get experience, how are students managing? Internships are the traditional route, but guess what? The demand far outstrips the supply of good experiences. Many are left in the cold. ❄️ Part-time gigs and campus jobs offer a taste of professionalism but often don't align with a student’s career interests. ⚖️ Co-ops are gold, but they're actually quite rare in higher ed. 🦄 Enter the game-changer: Externships. 🌟 Externships are the perfect hybrid, offering hands-on, practical skills in competitive fields.  Are they professional experiences?  Are they learning experiences? Externships are both. Externships are a new form of real work experience with integrated learning. They’re remote, flexible, and tailored to a student’s career goals, and fill the largest marquee section of the resume: Professional Experience.  See what Externs are saying on Linkedin: https://lnkd.in/dRekC9r7 In a world where internships are scarce and the career impact of part-time student jobs is debatable, Externships will begin to stand out as the future of professional experience. Today, they are an alternative; tomorrow, they will be a necessity in higher education. For a complete list of Externships that Paragon One is currently offering with brands like Thematic, National Research Group, Beats by Dre, Energy Innovation Capital, igniteXL Ventures, Macquarie Group, PwC, HP Tech Ventures, National Geographic Society, The Nature Conservancy and more, check here: https://lnkd.in/dK3EqtXD 💪🚀 #FutureOfWork #ExternshipsRevolution #ExperienceParadox #Externships

Corporate sectors must provide opportunities for young graduates since they have the spark and enthusiasm to provide value to the organisation and a desire to grow. In the long term, they will become a great asset for the organisation. Hiring interns can enhance productivity and eliminate organisational politics. Its time to realize real success #change #socialchange #empowerchange #equalityforall

Students and graduates, this is for you. Struggling to find a grad job? Find a contract role or an internship! An internship isn’t just a short-term gig—it’s a chance to show what you’re made of and maybe even land a permanent spot. Bring the energy: Show up with a smile, be the first in and the last out. Positivity and enthusiasm go a long way. Go the extra mile: Don’t just do what you’re asked—do more. Finished a task? Ask what you can do next. Offer to help with anything, even if it’s just grabbing coffee or taking notes in a meeting. Stay busy: If things are slow, don’t just sit around. Ask around and see if anyone needs a hand. Even the little things can make a big impression. Be curious: Jump into meetings, ask questions, and show you’re eager to learn. The more you know, the more valuable you become. Get noticed: People who put in the effort are remembered. And those who are remembered are the ones who are hired. I still have a coffee mug on my desk from an intern I hired 12 years ago, whose contract was extended. Then he was hired, did really well in his role in investment banking, and is now CEO of his own company. You can do it. Good luck!

“Excited to share the following” —— I swear that phrase makes any post here get a few more impressions. My LinkedIn audience is split 75/25 between professionals and like-minded high school or college students. For the 25% interested in internships, check the attached document with a compilation of remote and in-person opportunities. A few thoughts: 1. Internship restrictions based on graduation classes seems stupid: qualified and well-liked candidates should be considered over graduation year. Haven’t we recently seen what happens when we focus on other hiring ‘goals’ instead? I’ll leave that be. 2. I think you should only apply for in-office internships, but I acknowledge people have other goals than myself. My goals are experience, connections, and some strong handshakes. 3. Most internships are undergrad-focused opportunities; for that reason I am also writing letters to specific companies for a summer opportunity. If you’re in or graduating from high school this year, I believe this is the best way to go about securing those opportunities. Cheers! #Finance #Investing #Consulting #Internship #investmentbanking #audit #strategy #collegestudents #professionals #highschoolstudents #opprtunity #hiring

Summer often means welcoming a new class of interns. These interns can become your best future employees as they already understand your business and can seamlessly transition after graduation. To maximize their potential and benefit from their fresh perspectives, it's crucial to have a solid plan in place. Check out this article from Indeed for '14 Tips for Managing Interns' to make sure both you and your interns have a great experience. https://lnkd.in/g7-29HcH